The Book of Romance
Andrew Lang [ed.]
Published by Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1902
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A decoratively bound first edition of chivalric romances, with particular emphasis on Arthurian legend, compiled by Andrew Lang, with lovely colour plates by H. J. Ford. The first edition of this work in the publisher's original cloth binding, with pictorial gilt to the spine and front board designed by H. J. Ford. All edges gilt.Illustrated with a colour frontispiece, seven further colour plates, thirty-five black-and-white plates, and many in-text illustrations by the successful artist Henry Justice Ford (1860-1941), best known for his illustrations of Andrew Lang's Fairy Books. A collection of nineteen chivalric romances compiled by Andrew Lang, including the Arthurian legends as well as the story of Robin Hood.Andrew Lang is best known for these collections of fairy tales, and was an avid collector of folk and fairy tales. He was a Scottish poet, novelist, and literary critic. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart, with a little shelf wear to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. Gilt remains bright. Spine is slightly cocked. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 922M23
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Title: The Book of Romance
Publisher: Longmans, Green, and Co., London
Publication Date: 1902
Binding: Cloth
Illustrator: H. J. Ford
Condition: Very Good
Edition: First edition.
Book Type: book
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Tales of romance; based on tales in the Book of romance, ed. by Andrew Lang, with 4 coloured plates and 15 other illustrations by H. J. Ford and Lancelot Speed 1911 [LeatherBound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 168. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1911 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 168. Seller Inventory # LB100151090917
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The book of romance; 1902 [LeatherBound]
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 442. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1902 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 442. Seller Inventory # LB100151071919
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The book of romance; 1902 [Leather Bound]
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Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1902. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 427, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 427. Seller Inventory # LB1111005605484
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The Book of Romance
Published by
Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1903
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Gurra's Books, Hemse, Sweden
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. H. J. Ford (illustrator). 1st Edition. Cover moderately worn, esp edges, and soiled w bumped corners. Cocked. Annotation on fep. Underlining in tp. Everything present but no gilding, no tissue guards. Frontispiece in colour + xiv + 384 pp + 6 coloured plates w blank rear + 35 full-page b/w plates. 12mo. 410 pp. Seller Inventory # 020066
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The Book of Romance.
Published by
Longmans, Green, and Co., London, 1902
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Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Jeffrey H. Marks, Rare Books, ABAA, Rochester, NY, U.S.A.
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xiv, 384 pp. Illustrated in color and black and white by H. J. Ford. 12mo, publisher's bright blue cloth elaborately gilt with gilt initials of H.J. Ford; a.e.g. First edition. 1936 ink ownership signature; the paper of the rear inner hinge is split but the underlying structure still strong; shallow use to the extremities of the spine. The gold decoration on the spine is not quite as bright as that on the front panel. Seller Inventory # 76311
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The Book of Romance
Published by
Longman's Green & Co, London, 1902
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Barter Books Ltd, Alnwick, NORTH, United Kingdom
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Condition: Very Good. First Edition. VG : in very good condition without dust jacket as issued. Wear to inner hinges. Illustrated endpapers. Teg. 190mm x 120mm (7" x 5"). 384pp. Illustrated with colour plates and b/w plates by H J Ford. Illustrated blue hardback cloth cover. Seller Inventory # la-014
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The Book of Romance
Published by
Longmans, Green, and Co, London, 1902
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Thorn Books, ABAA, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. First edition. 8vo. xiv, 384pp. Blue cloth decorated in gilt on the spine and upper board in a design by H. J. Ford and with Ford's initials at the lower right of the upper board. Decorated endpapers by Ford. All edges gilt. Illustrated with eight full page color plates as well as numerous black and white full page plates. Wear to the edges and hinges, occasional darkening from age, but a very good copy. Inscription op a preliminary blank: "Thomas W. Othmer, From the Rev. James J. Cameron, Skagway, Alaska, Nov. 7, 1902." Five of the color plates and seventeen of the black and white plates refer to the story of King Arthur. Of the 19 tales contained, 14 of them refer to the Arthurian tale. The remainder include Robin Hood, Grettir the Strong, WIlliam Short Nose and Wayland the Smith. . Seller Inventory # 21941
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