"Oh Waken, Waken Burd Isbel": from Some British Ballads
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Seller: John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller, ABAA, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller, ABAA
AbeBooks seller since August 23, 2007
Condition: Used
US$ 185.00
Quantity: 1 available
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London: Constable, 1919. Single offset color print, 5 x 6 inches, tipped to the original captioned buff paper, matted, fine. § A single illustration by Arthur Rackham from the ballad of "Young Bekie" in Some British Ballads (1919). The plate shows beautiful Burd Isbel being woken by the household spririt Belly Blin with the news that Bekie, who had promised to marry her if she broke him out of prison, is about to marry another. She goes on to track him down and hold him to his word. The ballad was first collected by Francis James Child in the 19th century but older versions of the story are found in Norse, Italian, and and Spanish.
Seller Inventory # 123997
Bibliographic details
- Title
- "Oh Waken, Waken Burd Isbel": from Some British Ballads
- Author
- Rackham, Arthur
- Publication year
- 1919
- Seller catalogs
- Artwork, Children's Books
John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller, ABAA
San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.
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| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 4.35 | US$ 12.35 |
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John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval times through the twentieth century. We specialize in illustrated material, particularly the work of William Blake and his circle and children's books. Our open shop is located in downtown San Francisco, where we have served an international clientele of private collectors, libraries, and institutions for 40 years.
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history, americana, fine printing, fine binding, western history, Illustrated Books, William Blake, children's books, illuminated manuscripts, travels and voyagesAssociation member
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John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller, ABAA
CA, U.S.A.
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Terms of sale
All books are guaranteed as described and may be returned within 5 days of receipt only if packed, shipped, and insured as received. Payment in US dollars drawn on a US bank and including state and local taxes as applicable. ILAB Dealers only may deduct their reciprocal discount provided the account is paid in full within 30 days; thereafter the price is net. References or advance payment may be requested of anyone ordering for the first time. Visa, MasterCharge, and American Express are accepted. Our business is a sole proprietorship operated by John Windle at 49 Geary Street, suite 233, San Francisco. CA 94108. USA. Tel: (415) 986-5826 Fax: (415) 986-5827.