Description: The Vision and Creed of Piers Ploughman. Edited from a Contemporary Manuscript, with a Historical Introduction Notes, and a Glossary, by Thomas Wright, M.A.,F.S.A.: London, Gibbings and Company, Limited, 1897. In two volumes. Thomas Wright's edition, first published in 1832, was based on the only finished manuscript of the poem at the time. This 14th-century poem preceded and influenced Chaucer and represents the earliest mention of the legend of Robin Hood. Publisher's lighter green cloth binding, gilt lettering and decorative motifs to spine and front cover, top edge gilt, other edges rough-cut, fold-out frontispiece on volume one. Discolouration to spine, as well as many patches of discolouration to covers, a few small marks to spines and rear covers, spines a little cocked, foxing to edges and prelims (only sporadically throughout), and extensive hand-written inscriptions in pen to rear of FFEP on volume one; else very nice. Please consult all photos before purchasing to make sure you are happy with the condition of the book(s). Should you have any questions or want more photos, please do not hesitate to reach out. All our books are stored in a smoke-free, climate-controlled library. Packing, Shipping and Returns We understand the value of the wonderful books we list; thus, we package them carefully with plenty of cushioning in sturdy cardboard boxes to ensure that they arrive to you safely. All orders are despatched within one working day. Shipping is available both domestically and internationally, the latter through eBay's Global Shipping Programme. Should you want to purchase more than two books and save on shipping fees, please either add all wanted items to your basket before purchasing as a lot, or contact us beforehand, so we can combine multiple listings into one. We are always happy to accept a return if the buyer is not happy with a book they receive. In the unlikely event you do encounter an issue with your item or delivery, please do message us before opening a case, as we will always do our best to address the issue.
Price: 65 GBP
Location: Colchester
End Time: 2025-01-17T15:00:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 28.81 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Hardback
Place of Publication: United Kingdom
Language: English
Fiction Subject: Poetry, Theatre & Scripts
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Author: William Langland
Publisher: Gibbings and Company
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Year Printed: 1897