Description

2 volumes. First Edition. Illustrated in both volumes with engraved maps and plans, a number double-page and a number large and multi-folding, collated complete. 8vo, publisher's original forest-green cloth, the spines lettered and ruled in gilt, the upper cover of each volume with elaborate giltwork in an all-over designs showing crossed swords, axes and other weapons surrounded by two of the most famous of the wise Viking sayings which were passed down from family, elders, oral tradition and later the sagas: "Bare is Back Without Brother Behind It" and "But Short While is Hand Fain Of Blow" xxx, cciv, 256; xiii, 507 pp. An essentially fine copy, bright and clean with very little wear, the green cloth remains in very pleasing condition without fading, the giltwork is strong and very well preserved, the text-blocks and hinges are sound and tight, a very pleasing set with only slight evidence of age or shelving at the extremities.