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Larrington, Carolyne (trans.); Noyes, Simon (illus.).
The Poetic Edda.
Publisher: Folio Society, London;
Date of Publication: 2016
Stock Code: 15442
Limited edition of 980 copies only (of which this is number 178). Folio, pp., [i-xxxi], [7], 4-419, [1]. Printed in double-columns. 20 colour plates by Simon Noyes including frontispiece, each tipped-in to mount leaf. Full deep maroon morocco with 5 raised bands and gilt titles to spine, housed in substantial cloth-covered slipcase. No noticeable flaws or imperfections. A fine copy. Handsome edition of the classic and influential Old Norse poetry collection in alliterative verse, an important source of mythology and legends. Heavyweight so a contribution towards increased postage costs will be requested for overseas delivery. £1250.00