The Major Works of George Borrow: Lavengro; The Romany Rye; Wild Wales; The Zincali; The Bible in Spain

George Borrow

Published by John Murray 1900-1901, London, 1900

About this Item

A smart set collecting together the five major works of English novelist and travel writer George Borrow. Although Borrow's works were not first collected until the 1920s, this group of his five most popular titles were often gathered together.Many of the English writer's novels and travel books were based on his personal experiences with the Romani people of Europe, who feature strongly in his work.Present here are each of Borrow's principle works: 'The Bible in Spain', 'Lavengro', 'The Romany Rye', 'Wild Wales' and 'The Zincali'.'Lavengro' is illustrated with eleven plates, 'The Romany Rye' with eight plates, 'Wild Wales' with thirteen plates, 'The Zincali' with eight plates, and 'The Bible in Spain' with three plates and a folding colour map. Collated, complete.In half calf bindings, with gilt tooling to the back strips.With the bookplate of Grace M. Pugh to the front pastedown of each volume, and with her inscription to the tail of each title page. In half calf bindings, with cloth covered boards. Externally, smart, with rubbing to back strip heads and tails, and light rubbing to raised bands and to the head and tail of each joint. Head and tail of 'Zincali' and 'Romany Rye' front joints starting, with board firmly held, and with head of 'Lavengro' front joint starting and firmly held. Bookplates to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally clean and bright, but with spotting to 'The Bible in Spain'. Closed tear to 'Spain' folding map. Former owner's inscription to each title page. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 889F21

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Major Works of George Borrow: Lavengro; ...

Publisher: John Murray 1900-1901, London

Publication Date: 1900

Binding: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Condition: Very Good

Book Type: book