Published by Techener, Paris, 1842
Seller: ROBIN RARE BOOKS at the Midtown Scholar, Harrisburg, PA, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. La Chevalerie Ogier de Danemarche. Compiled by Raimbert and printed in Paris by Techener. 1842. [103] + 557 pp. (total). 8" x 4.75". 8vo. Hardcover rebound 3/4 leather. LACKING 2 facsimile sheets on vellum with a color miniature enhanced in gold. In fair condition. Hinges remain tight and text block remains bound well. Light pencil markings to front. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. 19th Century reprint of the poem on Ogier the Dane, a legendary paladin of Charlemagne. The poem first appeared in the early 13th century, with its origins dating to around 1200-1215. The poem is traditionally broken into twelve parts of varying lengths, detailing the knight's backstory and service with Charlemagne. COLL1842BKLX.