The Thornton romances : the early English metrical romances of Perceval, Isumbras, Eglamour, and Degrevant. Selected from manuscripts at Lincoln and Cambridge / edited by James Orchard Halliwell
1844, First Edition. London : Printed for the Camden Society, by J.B. Nichols and Son. Very good library copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall. Item #440119
Physical description; lvi, 312 pages 23 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references. Contents; The romance of Sir Perceval of Galles -- The romance of Sir Isumbras -- The romance of Sir Eglamour of Artois -- The romance of Sir Degrevant. Subjects; Thornton, Robert active 1440. Perceval of Galles. Isumbras. Eglamour. Degrevant. Thornton, Robert. Cambridge University Library. Manuscript. (Ff. I. 6). Cambridge University Library. Manuscript. (Ff. II. 38). Lincoln cathedral. Library. Mss. (Thornton). Cambridge University Library. Mss. (Ff. I. 6). Cambridge University Library. Mss. (Ff. II. 38). Lincoln Cathedral. Library. Mss. (Thornton).
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