The York Cycle of Mystery Plays. A shorter version of the ancient cycle
by Purvis, J S Â editor
- Used
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Good Condition
- Seller
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melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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About This Item
SPCK [ Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge ], London, 1951. First Edition. Softcover. Good Condition. dating back to the 14th century, the plays  the York cycle for Corpus Christi day, are the finest and most complete body of Mystery Plays to be found connected with any English town or city. At one time the Cycle included no less than 57 plays; the version now known has 48.  Page three the attached dust jacket has split and chipped at the head and tail of the spine, and has darkened on the spine. Mary Martin's bookshop in Adelaide's sticker on the first page. Internally clean, and bright, no annotations. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Religion & Theology; Christianity; play/play script; England; 14th century; Inventory No: 0271293. .
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- Bookseller
- Syber's Books ABN 40533682787 (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 0271293
- Title
- The York Cycle of Mystery Plays. A shorter version of the ancient cycle
- Author
- Purvis, J S – editor
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- SPCK [ Society For Promoting Christian Knowledge ]
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1951
- Keywords
- BZDB2 mystery play, religion, seven deadly sins, paternoster Religion & Theology; Christianity; play/play script; England; 14th century; Unbranded Purvis, J S Â editor The York Cycle of Mystery Plays. A shorter version of the ancient cyc
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About the Seller
Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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About Syber's Books ABN 40533682787
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