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Condition: Very Good. 1755586592. 8/19/2025 6:56:32 AM.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Condition: Good. New Ed. Ships from the UK. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: USED FINE. No Jacket. ### The Romany Rye by George Borrow 1906: A Sequel to 'Lavengro' ### ## THIS BOOK: Classified as USED FINE. This is the 1906 edition, first published in 1857. The book has minor bumping but no foxing. The front hardcover is made of red linen, with the title, author, and a leaf design in gold. The tops of the pages are all dyed blue. The spine remains tight; some of the page corners have been turned, but only very slightly. ## IMAGES: We provide at least two images for each book, along with a map, to give you a clear idea of what you are purchasing. ## Read on for interesting information. ## ## The Romany Rye by George Borrow, first published in 1857 and reissued in 1906, is a richly textured sequel to Lavengro, continuing the semi-autobiographical journey of a scholarly wanderer immersed in the vibrant, enigmatic world of the Romani people. Borrow's protagonist, often seen as a reflection of himself, resumes his travels through the English countryside, engaging with a cast of eccentric characters including horse dealers, pugilists, hedge preachers, and the charismatic Romani leader Jasper Petulengro. The narrative unfolds as a philosophical and ethnographic exploration, blending adventure with introspection, and offering insights into the customs, language, and worldview of the Romani communities.## ## The story starts in a quiet dell, where the narrator repairs a post-chaise and chats with a postillion, setting the scene for a tale full of camaraderie and curiosity. As he travels further, he meets the mysterious "man in black," sparking theological debates that run throughout the novel. The protagonist's relationship with the Romani grows stronger, ending with the purchase of a prized horse from Jasper, which he later sells at the Horncastle horse fair ? a key moment highlighting themes of trust, trade, and cultural exchange.## ## Borrow's fascination with language recurs, especially his discovery of linguistic links between Romani and Northern Indian dialects, which sparks a desire to travel to India ? a journey he never takes. The novel's sudden ending, marked by this unfulfilled ambition, reflects the unresolved essence of Lavengro, reinforcing Borrow's avoidance of traditional narrative closure.## Set against the backdrop of pre-industrial England, The Romany Rye depicts a disappearing way of life, portraying the Romani not as exotic stereotypes but as complex individuals navigating a society that often marginalises them. The book's tone shifts between romantic idealism and sharp critique, particularly in its notorious appendix, where Borrow criticises literary critics and societal hypocrisy. . ### INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: Please Note. FREE SHIPPING IS ONLY FOR THE UK. Please contact me for a shipping quote. ####. No Author signature.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Reprint. With 254pp, and in very good condition , excellent anthology of Borrow's work HARDCOVER, NO DUST JACKET, NO MARKLINGS, VERY GOOD CONDITION, EXCELLENT VALUE .

Cloth. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Various (illustrator). Reissue. Collins Clear-type Press, n.d. Reprint. spine faded and stained, otherwise good, an account of the people, language, and scenary, 14 camera studies in photogravure,

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Paperback. Condition: Fine.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Contains b/w plates. The book is used, and shows slight signs of shelf wear in the tanning of the top edges. But the pages are unmarked, and the binding remains sturdy.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Contains b/w plates. The book is used, and shows slight signs of shelf wear in the tanning of the top edges. But the pages are unmarked, and the binding remains sturdy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. FREE U.K. Shipping. FAMILY Business. FIRST Class Service. Full refund if not totally satisfied. Undated Hardback edition, no dust jacket. Owner's bookplate inside. Many from the Heron series in stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Remains of a bookplate inside, no dust jacket over the clue boards, good reading copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Good. Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages. Aged book. Tanned pages and age spots, however, this will not interfere with reading.

Condition: Fine. Condition: Fine | Language: English | Product Type: Books.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Firmly bound, brown cloth boards. Scuffing on the spine. No jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Worn dust jacket has chipped edges. Shipped from the UK in recyclable card packaging.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1914 reprint Oxford University Press small hardback, red leather boards; no dj; Very Good, name on fep; UK dealer, immediate dispatch.

Condition: New. In.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint. 588pp, illus, red cloth, V.G.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. iv + 480pp, hardcover, small 8vo, bound in blue cloth, gilt lettered, good condition with no markings or annotations, Thomas Nelson And Sons, London, circa 1930.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. JACKSON, A. E. (illustrator). 498pp, black and white frontis and illustrated title page, with illustrations by A. E. Jackson, hardcover, bound in red cloth, gilt lettered, purple endpapers, previous owner's name within 'W. L. J. Higham, 1931', very good condition, Collins, London, circa 1931. Part of Collins Clear Type Press series.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. SEWELL, William (illustrator). 682pp, black and white frontis and illustrated title page, with illustrations by William Sewell, hardcover, bound in red cloth, gilt lettered, purple endpapers, previous owner's name within 'W. L. J. Higham, 1931', very good condition, Collins, London, circa 1931. Part of Collins Clear Type Press series.

Hardcover. Condition: Good -. Hard Cover embossed red cloth bds, no d/w, Good-, corners bumped, a little bumping to edges, contents clean and tight, print quite small, pp328 +adverts.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. Reprint. Scuffing, creases and small tears on jacket.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Pleasant edition of Borrow's 1851 semi-autobiographical novel. With b/w images. Some light rubbing to edges. Fading to spine Contents clean and sound. Good+.

Condition: acceptable. Ausreichend/Acceptable: Exemplar mit vollständigem Text und sämtlichen Abbildungen oder Karten. Schmutztitel oder Vorsatz können fehlen. Einband bzw. Schutzumschlag weisen unter Umständen starke Gebrauchsspuren auf. / Describes a book or dust jacket that has the complete text pages (including those with maps or plates) but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. (which must be noted). Binding, dust jacket (if any), etc may also be worn.