London, UK Oxford University Press for The Early English Text Society, 1897. Hardcover First Edition (1897), Fifth Printing (1966). Very Good: shows very light wear to the extremities; mild rubbing around the head and heel of the backstrip; former owner's name inscribed at the front free endpaper; a thin line of sun-blanching to the upper rear panel and as small colored area at about the middle of same; the binding is slightly cocked, but remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia A handsome, lightly used copy, structurally sound and tighly bound, showing mild wear and minor imperfections. Clean, sturdy, and quite presentable. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 8vo. (8.75 x 6 x 1.3 inches). xxxiv, 417 pages. Re-Edited from the unique ms. by George England with Side Notes and Introduction by Alfred W. Pollard. The secunda pastorum of the Towneley plays and Archie Armstrong's Aith by Prof. E. Kölbing. Includes bibliographical notes. Text in Middle English, notes etc. in English. Appendix. Language: English. Weight: 25.5 ounces. Brown cloth over boards with gilt designs and titles at the front panel and backstrip. Early English Text Society Extra Series LXXI. First Edition (1897), Fifth Printing (1966). Hardback: Lacks DJ.

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Seller: Black Cat Hill Books (US)
Seller's Inventory #: 56591
Title: The Towneley Plays.
Author: George England (Editor)
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition (1897), Fifth Printing (1966).
Publisher: Oxford University Press for The Early English Text Society,
Place of Publication: London, UK
Date Published: 1897.
Bookseller catalogs: Performing Arts: Theatre and Drama; Classic English Literature;

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