Illustrations of Anglo-Saxon Poetry
by Conybeare, John Josias; William Daniel Conybeare (editor)
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good Plus/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
New York, NY: Haskell House, 1964. Book. Very Good Plus. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Chapters include an essay on the metre of this kind of poetry, an arranged catalogue of the extant remains of this poetry, and illustrations, with Hymns of Caedmon and of Bede, Song of the Traveller, and Beowulf. Also has an extensive Appendix with materials not arranged during the author's life but intended for the work. Gray cloth boards, gilt spine titles, 286 pp., no images as illustration. Condition: Very Good +, Collectible. Has former owner's signature and stamp on ffep..
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- Bookseller
- Adamstown Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 219996
- Title
- Illustrations of Anglo-Saxon Poetry
- Author
- Conybeare, John Josias; William Daniel Conybeare (editor)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Plus
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Publisher
- Haskell House
- Place of Publication
- New York, NY
- Date Published
- 1964
- Keywords
- English poetry -- Old English, ca. 450-1100. English language -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- Versification. English poetry -- Old English, ca. 450-1100 -- Bibliography.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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Adamstown Books
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania
About Adamstown Books
Adamstown Books is an online antiquarian and used book dealer in Lancaster PA. Our presence began in Adamstown, aka America's Antiques Capital. The Adamstown tradition is boosted by our proximity to the emerging antiques presence in Columbia PA, and the rich religious and cultural history of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. With Gettysburg a 1 1/2 hour drive away, the American Civil War is naturally one of our key categories.
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