The Earthly Paradise : a poem
1890, First Edition. London : Reeves & Turner. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Bumped corners. Some light foxing to prelims. Remains well-preserved overall. Item #455175
Physical description; viii, 445, [1] pages ; 21 cm. Notes; A series of twenty-four tales, two for each month of the year; twelve from classical sources, the other twelve from medieval Latin, French and Icelandic originals. First one-volume edition. Printed in two columns. Issued with a cover designed by William Morris. Title-page vignette by Edward Burne-Jones. Subjects; Mythology, Classical Poetry. Tales, Medieval Adaptations. English poetry 19th century. Storytelling Poetry.
Price: €60.00