The Orlando Furioso (8 Volumes)
London: John Murray, 1823. Original. Hardcover. Maroon/brown embossed cloth/boards. Gilt lettering on spines. Each volume numbered individually, (around 260-275 each; Vols. III and V have slightly over 300 pages each), and none include any illustrations. Contents all VG- (a hint of general age wear but ALL UNREAD; page tops uncut); covers mostly faded to brown; spines brittle and with some wear; both covers to Vol. I are detached but present. Bindings, however are tight.). Item #154750
A complete set of this classic, epic poem which is a parody of the legends of chivalry of Charlemagne and the Saracen invasion of France. A very scarce edition. With helpful notes by William Stewart Rose, prominent British poet and translator. Last (8th) volume includes a Dramatis Personae and general index. Notes follow each canto in every volume.
Price: $250.00