RITSON, Joseph : Laurence Minot. Poems Written In 1352 By Laurence Minot. With introductory dissertations on the Scotish Wars [sic] of Edward III & his claim to the throne of France : and notes & glossary by Joseph Ritson. , Burn 1825.Second Ritson Edition, very handsome contemporary 19thC polished calf gilt by Wickwar, spine elaborately gilt and with double morocco labels, with edges & inner dentelles also strikingly gilt. C.pp244 a.e.g., text exceptionally clean & crisp. Bound without half-title[?]. Couple of trifling scuffs, but an extremely bright attractive copy. § Poems by a 14thC Yorkshire soldier-poet, probably a member of Edward III's court circle. Originally published by Ritson in 1795, under a slightly different title, following Tyrwhitt's discovery of the original manuscript. (Book ref. 7369 ) £ 250.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Adam Mills Rare Books , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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