Cayley Translator (8 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Text/BRAND NEW & Bright; w/a blue ribbon bookmark. First Edition. Gilt embossed blue linen boards/Fine. DJ/NF w/trace edge wear. A whisper light brown spotting (acidic paper reaction) to upper text block. A compilation 14th century simple stories, strong in doctrine & versed in theology of St Francis of Assisi. Edited & translated to English by Archbishop of Westminster, Cardinal Henry Edward Manning (1808 - 1892). The tales emerged some 100 years after the death of venerated recipient of the stigmata St Francis (1181 or 1182 - 1226). 303 pgs, color plates, in 48 chapters. Read how the Saint concluded peace between the people of Gubbio and the preying wolf of the mountains --- responding to St Francis' gentle demeanor & voice, the savage wolf places its paw in the saintly hand, and stopped attacking the villagers. The Middle Ages gave space to both the commonplace and the miraculous. F. Cayley-Robinson, paintings (Color Plates. (illustrator).…

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 156 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Original cloth, spine chipped ad head but is strong, internally clean and unmarked.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 156 pages. 9.00x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. reprint edition. 156 pages. 8.25x5.25x0.50 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Light blue cloth with elaborate gilt decorations and titling to front and gilt lettering to spine. Large book is square and fairly tight with just the very beginning of loosening to the spine. Top edge gilt. Free of major flaws or markings inside and out other than one of the 25 color plates being loose from the text block. "Translator's Note to the Edition De Luxe - This edition differs from its predecessors regards the text, in as much as it contains the latest alterations and additions made by the author in view of the Paris production of the play. In this production, as in the revival at the Haymarket Theatre, London, the Forest Scene was omitted. It is retained, however, in the present edition, which is complete at all points and which is the fullest version published.".…

Four volumes. 8vo. Original embossed cloth by Westley's, spines lettered in gilt. London, Longman, Brown, Green, and Longmans. The first translation of Dante's entire work in terza rima, as John Dayman's translation was only completed in 1865. The rare complete set, including the Notes, uncommon in commerce.   A very good set. Spines faded. Inner hinges of the Notes weak, some occasional minor foxing as usual. Bookseller's blindstamp to ffep of each volume.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 156 pages. 9.00x5.50x0.75 inches. In Stock. This item is printed on demand.