1872 10vols The Earthly Paradise: A Poem William Morris

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Earthly Paradise: A Poem William Morris 1872 Ellis and Green : London 7" by 5" 136 [4]; 137-343 [4]; 160 [4]; 161-334; 160 [4]; 161-336 [4]; 337-526; 176 [4]; 177-320; 321-442pp. SUMMARY The popular edition of William Morris' epic poem, complete in ten volumes, which influenced Tolkien in his frame stories. Illustrated Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 2 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 29.99 EU Postage: £ 21.99 European Postage: £ 23.99 Asia Postage: £ 37.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 38.99 DESCRIPTION The complete ten volumes of the popular edition of work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Publisher's advertisement for this work is tipped in to the front free end papers. A complete ten volume set of the epic poem 'The Earthly Paradise' by William Morris. This work, a collection of retellings of myths and legends from Greece and Scandinavia, established Morris' reputation as a poet. It is thought that Tolkien was inspired by this poem in his use of frame stories.Illustrated with woodcut vignettes of the Three Graces.This set comprises: Part I: Prologue – The Wanderers; Atalanta’s Race Part II: The Man Born to be King; The Doom of King Acrisius; The Proud King Part III: Cupid and Psyche; The Writing on the Image; The Love of Alcestis Part IV: The Lady of the Land; The Son of Croesus; The Watching of the Falcon; Pygmalion and the Image; Ogier the Dane Part V: The Death of Paris; The Land East of the Sun and West of the Moon Part VI: Acontius and Cydippe; The Man Who Never Laughed Again; The Story of Rhodpe Part VII: The Lovers of Gudrun Part VIII: The Golden Apples; The Fostering of Aslaug; Bellerophon at Argos Part IX: The Ring Given to Venus; Bellerophon in Lycia Part X: Bellerophon in Lycia; The Hill of Venus; The EpilogueWith four pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear of six of the volumes. CONDITION In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Small losses to the extremities of the boards and to the head of the spine to Parts I, IV, VI and VII. Small losses to the extremities of the boards to Part III and V. Front hinge to Parts I, VII and IX is slightly strained but firmly held. Front hinge to Part VII is starting to the tail but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last couple of pages. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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