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Kristin Lavransdatter. Translated from the Norwegian by Charles Archer & J. S. Scott.
London: Alfred A. Knopf, 1930. 8vo. First UK edition. Original green cloth, lettered in black on the spine. Top edge stained green. In unclipped d/w and with wrap-around band of The Book Society. Fine in fine d/w. Item #6135
The first UK edition (while Knopf had a London office) of the Nobel Laureate's trilogy. In this translation the books are The Garland, The Mistress of Husaby and The Cross. The life and death of a woman in 14th century Norway told with realistic accuracy. Uncommon generally but scarce in this condition.
Price: £450.00
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