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Published by State Univeristy of New York Press, 1970
ISBN 10: 0873950488ISBN 13: 9780873950480
Seller: Eastleach Books, Newbury, BER, United Kingdom
Book First Edition
Condition: Fine. 1st edition. Faux leather, dj, F/F. viii+365pp, a fine copy in a fine dustjacket. A modern prose translation of Juan Ruiz' 14th century ribald narrative poem El Libro de Buen Amor [ The Book of Good Love ]. The Book begins with prayers & a guide as to how to read the work, followed by stories each containing a moral and often comical tale. Juan Ruiz [ 1283 - 1350 ], Spanish poet who was also known as the Archpriest of Hita. 550 grams.
Published by State University of New York Press [1970], [Albany], 1970
Seller: Lorne Bair Rare Books, ABAA, Winchester, VA, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Thus. Small octavo (18cm.); original leatherette in red decorative dust jacket; [8],365pp.; decorative title page, initials throughout. Jacket spine a hint faded, else Fine. Attractive scholarly edition of the medieval Castillian poet's masterpiece.