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Geoffrey the Knight : a Tale of Chivalry of the Days of King Arthur ; with twenty whole page engravings by Gustave Dore.

London: T. Nelson and Sons, 1869. Presumed First Edition. Cloth. School prize, with label dated 1879 on front pastedown and gilt school device on rear cover. Noted flaws notwithstanding, a very presentable copy of this wonderfullly illustrated and rather scarce volume. Translated from the French, however no attribution to translator. Very Good. Bound in red cloth with gilt decoration and lettering to spine with bevelled edges to cover, all gilt edges. Damage and soil to cover especially to corners and top and bottom of spine. Tight, bright, and unmarred, somewhat loose spine, foxing, else in good condition. Small octavo, 215 pages, 20 unnumbered leaves of plates with in text illustrations. Item #5076

Price: $125.00

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