1839 The Political Songs of England Thomas Wright First Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Political Songs of England, From the Reign of John to That of Edward II Thomas Wright 1839 For the Camden Society by John Bowyer Nichols and Son : London 9" by 7" xviii [3], 2-408pp SUMMARY The first edition of this collection of translated political songs from the thirteenth century, compiled by Thomas Wright. First Edition,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION This work contains a collection of political songs from the reigns on King John, Henry III, Edward I, and Edward II. The poems are printed in their original languages, ranging from Latin, Anglo-Norman, and French, with an English translation. Some of the songs include 'Song of the Siege of Thouars', 'Song of the Welsh', 'The Order of Fair-Ease', 'Against the Pride of Ladies', and more.Edited and translated by Thomas Wright. Wright was an antiquarian, who devoted himself to a literary career after contributing to various periodicals whilst studying at Cambridge. Wright helped found the Camden Society, who published this book.With the armorial bookplate of George Ulick Browne, 6th Marquess of Sligo and his wife, Agatha, to the front pastedown. CONDITION In a half morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Gilt detailing to spine. Light rubbing to back strip head and tail, with fading to perimeters of cloth of rear board. Hinges strained but firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to first few leaves, with pages otherwise clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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