The Major Prose Works.

BORROW George.

Published by London: John Murray, 1900

About this Item

Five volumes, published 1900-1901, (20.5 x 14cm). Although Borrow was not first collected until the 1920s, this group of his five most popular works were often grouped together. 'Borrow was a natural wanderer, a passionate lover of nature for her own sake, though in no sense a naturalist, with a genius for graphic description of both scenery and human character.'- Baker & Packman. The Bible in Spain, pp. xxv,838, frontis, 2 plates & folding map; Zincali, pp. xxiv,433, frontis & 7 plates; Wild Wales, pp. xxi,734, frontis & 1 plate; Lavengro, pp. xxvii,569, frontis & 10 plates; Romany Rye, pp. xvi,403, frontis & 7 plates. Some occasional light foxing, An excellent set bound in contemporary half crushed morocco, gilt, with marbled boards & endpapers, teg. Each volume with the neat ownership inscription of L.G. Fisher, dated 1902. VG. May require additional postage for foreign order. [Collie & Fraser G.2a-2e; CBEL IV, 1106; Baker & Packman 66].

Seller Inventory # 11169

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Major Prose Works.
• Publisher: London: John Murray
• Publication Date: 1900