The Sleeping Bard; or Visions of the World, Death, and Hell … Translated from the Cambrian British by George Borrow
(Borrow, George) Wyn, Ellis
Published by John Murray [James N. Denew, Printer, 72, Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth], London, 1860
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First edition, printer s imprint in corrected state. [i-iii], iv-vii, [viii- x,] [1]-128 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. George Borrow (1803-1881), author and sometime literary drudge, was fascinated by peoples at the margin of received British culture, and is especially remembered especially for his books on the Gyspies. He and his family moved to Great Yarmouth in 1853. "The Yarmouth years were punctuated by walking tours in which he covered many hundreds of miles in Norfolk, Cornwall, Wales, the Isle of Man, Scotland, and Ireland. From one of them Wild Wales emerged (1862) a classic on Wales and the Welsh, seen through the eyes of a very unusual Englishman. At the same time he completed Celtic Bards, Chiefs and Kings, published in 1928, long after his death. He also published a translation of Ellis Wynne's The Sleeping Bard in 1860 just before he moved to London, where he did little writing apart from working at translations and the like" (ODNB). This masterpiece of Welsh prose, an prose allegory in three sections based upon adaptations of Quevedo's Los sueños, was originally published, London, 1703, under the title Gweledigaethau y bardd cwsg. Uncommon translation from the Welsh by Borrow, produced during the peak of his interest in Wales, and with excellent provenance, from the library of bibliophile and Grolier Club member Dean Sage, author of The Ristigouch and Its Salmon Fishing (1888). Collie & Fraser, B.6a Bound in half contemporary pebbled burgundy morocco and marbled boards, t.e.g., other untrimmed. Bookplate of Dean Sage. Binder s blanks a bit foxed, minor rubbing at extremities. Very good plus [i-iii], iv-vii, [viii- x,] [1]-128 pp. 1 vols. 8vo First edition, printer s imprint in corrected state. Seller Inventory # 256596
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Title: The Sleeping Bard; or Visions of the World, ...
Publisher: John Murray [James N. Denew, Printer, 72, Hall Plain, Great Yarmouth], London
Publication Date: 1860
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition
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The sleeping bard, or, Visions of the world, death, and hell / by Elis Wyn. ; Translated from the Cambrian British by George Borrow. 1860 [LeatherBound]
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LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 146. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1860 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 146. Seller Inventory # LB100156291152
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The sleeping bard, or, Visions of the world, death, and hell / by Elis Wyn. ; Translated from the Cambrian British by George Borrow. 1860 [Leather Bound]
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. 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 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1860. 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: - 154, 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. 154. Seller Inventory # LB1111011857600
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SLEEPING BARD; Or Visions of the World, Death, and Hell, by Elis Wyn, Translated from the Cambrian British by George Borrow, The.
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London: John Murray (James N. Denew, Printer, Great Yarmouth), 1860., 1860
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Translated by Borrow in 1830. First edition. [c.1703 London as Gweledigaetheu y Bardd Cwsc (The Visions of the Sleeping Bard)] not 1720 listed in preface. Period rebound in brown half calf over marbled boards; five raised bands with extra leather titles, tooled gilt decoration, matching marbled end papers, t.e.g. 12mo (19.1x11.9cm). pp. [iv] blank, vii, [3] half title and blanks, 128, [4] blank. Very Good. Edgewear with corners and joints rubbed, head chipped, darkened spine with extra leather spine title missing (with clear stamping visible); internally near fine with overall page toning to some pages as two papers were used. Collie & Fraser B.6a, without extra leaf [ix-x] tipped in and no note of copies printed. From the library of Micajah Pratt Clough (1848-1933) with bookplate (Brainerd 66, 1896: 1.75 by 3.25-inches) designed by Edwin Davis French (1851-1906) affixed to front pastedown. [Clough was a shoe manufacturer on Broad Street in Lynn Massachusetts and member of the Lynn Historical Society. This was one of the two bookplates commissioned from French, the other was Brainerd 51 the year before]. As indicated in the London Quarterly Review article of January 1861 and in the preface, Borrow believed parts of the work were more than 'inspired by' Francisco Quevedo's 'Visions or Discourses' [Los Sueos or Sueos y discursos ("Dreams and Discourses"), 1627]. Wynne's classic in Welch literature is an allegory of a city is divided into three "magnificent" streets: Pride, Pleasure and Lucre.with a little cross street in the distance representing true religion. Borrow actually completed the translation in 1830, but a certain Welch bookseller residing in Smithfield shrank from publishing it the night before press fearing ruin and prosecution from Sir James Scarlett [1st Baron Abinger 1769-1844]. Seller Inventory # OWBSLE115195
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The Sleeping Bard; or Visions of the World, Death, and Hell by Elis Wyn. Translated from the Cambrian British by George Borrow
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John Murray, London, 1860
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Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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1 vols. 12mo. First Edition. One of 250 copies. First Edition. One of 250 copies. 1 vols. 12mo. Borrow's translation from Welsh literature was published in a limited edition at his own expense; he had hoped to include three Cruikshank illustrations, but such was not to be. Despite its frequent errors, note Collie and Fraser, it "has attracted tributes from subsequent billingual Welsh translators." Collie and Fraser B.6WH/2/50/Borrow Rebound in 3/4 brown morocco, t.e.g., by The Club Bindery, 1899. Upper cover detached, extremities worn; internally fine. With the bookplates of Henry William Poor, Helen Hay Whitney, and Joan Whitney. Seller Inventory # 220782
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