Three early English metrical romances : with an introduction and glossary / edited from a MS. in the possession of J.I. Blackburne
by Robson, John (1802-1873)
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London : J. B. Nichols for the Camden Society, 1842. 1st edition. Hardcover. Good copy in the original blind-tooled, gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Some light foxing to prelims. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Provenance: Bookplate of John Napper. Series: Camden Old Series, v. 18. Physical description: xlv, 132 pages : facsimiles ; 23 cm. Notes: Includes glossary. Contents: The anturs of Arthur at the Tarnewathelan. -- Sir Amadace. -- The avowynge of King Arthur, Sir Gawan, Sir Kaye, and Sir Bawdewyn of Bretan. Subjects: King Arthur; Arthurian romances.
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- Title
- Three early English metrical romances : with an introduction and glossary / edited from a MS. in the possession of J.I. Blackburne
- Author
- Robson, John (1802-1873)
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- Hardcover
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- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London : J. B. Nichols for the Camden Society
- Date Published
- 1842
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