Wace and Layamon (21 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. trade paperback in very good minus condition.

Condition: Good. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has soft covers. In good all round condition. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,350grams, ISBN:0460015788.

Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Gut. 264 S. Good condition. Brownish paper. Few pages dog-eared. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 180.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Minor shelf wear. Otherwise a square, tight, unmarked book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Fine. Hardcover with dust jacket. The red cloth cover has clean, hard, straight boards in perfect condition. The pages are clean, bright and very firmly bound with tight hinges. The DJ is in good condition with wear to the folds, minor fraying to the edges and small tears on the bottom. THe book is in very fine condition with a very good dust jacket.

Hardcover. Dust Jacket Condition: dj. xv, 264 pp. Everyman's Library. Number 578. Dustjacket. Good condition; lightly faded pages.

Octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Translation by Eugene Mason. Introduction by Gwyn Jones. 12mo. Blue paper over boards with gilt spine lettering, pictorial dust jacket. xv, 264pp, (4pp ads). Near fine/very good. Jacket rubbed, with spine a tad sunned; ownership name/address on front pastedown. Attractive and tight later printing of volume 578 in the "Everyman's Library" series (first published 1912). Two of the three earliest significant renditions of the Arthurian tales -- notes jacket text, "Wace was one of the first to use the matter in verse form. Layamon followed Wace.".

Edition Unstated. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Date is suggested/cannot be verified. Series; Everyman's library. Physical description; xvii, 264 pages ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (page xiii). Contents; Wace's Roman de Brut -- Layamon's Brut. Subjects; Arthur King. Arthurian romances. Romances ; Translations into English. Anglo-Norman poetry. Cycle d'Arthur. Romances. Britons Romances. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. Clean & tightly bound hardback book, pages age tanned, name, address & date on front pastedown, in an unclipped dustjacket which is sunned at the spine and rubbed at the edges. xviii + 266 pages + 4 pages of publisher's adverts, index. Everyman's Library no. 578.

Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Reprint. Dust jacket: Light marking. Browning to spine. Slight wear to top edge. Preserved in a removable jacket protector. Overall jacket condition is Very Good. Book: Pale blue cloth binding with a very slight lean. Light foxing to page edges and endpapers. Good solid binding. Very clean text throughout. Overall book condition is Very Good. Size: 4.25 x 6.75 inches (11 x 17.5 cm). Hardback. Printed pages: xxi, 264, 16.

Edition Unstated. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Slight suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Date is suggested/cannot be verified. Series; Everyman's library. Physical description; xvii, 264 pages ; 19 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (page xiii). Contents; Wace's Roman de Brut -- Layamon's Brut. Subjects; Arthur King. Arthurian romances. Romances ; Translations into English. Anglo-Norman poetry. Cycle d'Arthur. Romances. Britons Romances. 1 Kg.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: New.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 5th or later Edition. LEARN more about : Cirencester, Somerset, Cheldric, clarions, Saxland, Maiden Rouwen ne, Magan, Merlin, Hengest, Octa, bethought, Ebissa, wed-brother and Pascent. These 264 pages (plus book adverts) are translated by Eugene Mason with an introduction by Gwyn Jones. UNillustrated. Cond : Paper wrapper is blue with black lettering. Drawing of King Arthur on the cover is by Geoffrey Fraser. Volume is tight, bright, square,and clean. Sunfaded spine. Light edge chipping. Minor age toning. No names nor marks. Excellent reading copy. QUote (p. 144) : " Thither went Eli, the reve of Caermarthen, and took him the good lady, where she lay in the minster, and forth gan him run to the King Vortiger, and much folk with him, and ._._._. . ".

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. HBDJ, 1970, 1ST EDITION ,EARLY ISSUE REPRINT, VG+, VG WITH TINY EXTREMITIES CHIPS WEAR TO DJ, & TINY tears. Back of DJ says FEW OF 500 AUTHORS, LARGER FORMAT, blue cloth with gold gilt Titles on spine Cvr, Back of dJ says few of 500 Authors, 264 pgs + ADS, BLUE TOPSTAIN M DJ WRAPPER DRAWING BY GEOFFREY FRAZER, PLAIN BLUE ENDPAPERS, Wace (c. 1115 c. 1183) was a Norman poet, who was born in Jersey and brought up in mainland Normandy ,Figure of arthur Rises from the Mists,the works of a couple of poets, who sought to write down the Arthurian tales that had become popular in the centuries after the Norman invasion of England. As such, they're probably the best source documents we have.Full of unlikely events, magic, and mythical creatures they're a good insight into the medieval European mind. It's easy to forget how very dark the darkness of night was before the coming of gas and electricity; looks at two unsung but deserving poets who contributed to the diffusion of the legend, spread of the Arthurian legend during the course of the twelfth century is one of the most remarkable phenomena in literary history.

Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have.

Paperback / softback. Condition: New. This item is printed on demand. New copy - Usually dispatched within 5-9 working days.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1928. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 314, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 314 314.