Title: The History of Saint Louis Author: John, Lord of Joinville Seneschal of Champagne Place: [Newtown, Montgomeryshire] Publisher: Gregynog Press Date: 1937 Description: Translated by Joan Evans. [vi], 157, [11] pp. 17 hand-colored armorial shields engraved on wood by Reynolds Stone; 2 maps drawn by Berthold Wolpe (Folio) 34x24 cm. (13½x9½"), original full brown morocco, gilt shield on front, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, slipcase. No. 159 of 200 copies. "The book is one of the most impressive to come from Gregynog, and due credit must be given to James Wardrop for this sumptuous production to which several well known artists contributed" (Harrop, p. 158). Harrop 37 Lot Amendments Condition: Slipcase worn; one folio (pp. 1-4) slightly pulled (missed by the binder's thread at the top); else volume fine. Item number: 220903
Title: The History of Saint Louis Author: John, Lord of Joinville Seneschal of Champagne Place: [Newtown, Montgomeryshire] Publisher: Gregynog Press Date: 1937 Description: Translated by Joan Evans. [vi], 157, [11] pp. 17 hand-colored armorial shields engraved on wood by Reynolds Stone; 2 maps drawn by Berthold Wolpe (Folio) 34x24 cm. (13½x9½"), original full brown morocco, gilt shield on front, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt, slipcase. No. 159 of 200 copies. "The book is one of the most impressive to come from Gregynog, and due credit must be given to James Wardrop for this sumptuous production to which several well known artists contributed" (Harrop, p. 158). Harrop 37 Lot Amendments Condition: Slipcase worn; one folio (pp. 1-4) slightly pulled (missed by the binder's thread at the top); else volume fine. Item number: 220903
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