Description: Offered for sale is a relatively scarce green suede-bound softcover, Aucassin and Nicolete. Translated by Andrew Lang. Roycroft Press, East Aurora NY, 1899. 91 pp. 5 1/2" W x 8 1/2 " H, c. 8 oz. Anonymous 12th or 13th century French romantic tale combining poetry and prose, the story of star-crossed lovers who have to go through many adventures and misunderstandings to be together. Features illuminated lettering (see photos above). Issued by the publishing arm of the Roycroft community, an early 20th century Arts & Crafts community in New York state. Influenced by William Morris (politically and artistically) and the Kelmscott Press, community founder Elbert Hubbard created the Roycroft Press to publish pamphlets and books (the latter often in suede covers). Book Condition :Good-; no text markings; front hinge cracking; some light age toning especially to the free end papers; light discoloration to a few pages opposite illumination; edge wear/rubbing to suede cover edges. **PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER ANTIQUARIAN & COLLECTIBLE BOOK LISTINGS ON EBAY.** Adamstown Books is an online seller of antiquarian and used books with a retail store at the historic Lancaster Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. PA RESIDENTS : Please remember 6% state sales tax is due on orders (applied to both books and shipping charges). Thank you.
Price: 60 USD
Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-02-02T18:10:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Topic: Romance
Binding: Suede-bound
Region: North America
Author: Anonymous
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Publisher: Roycroft Press
Place of Publication: East Aurora NY
Special Attributes: Illiminated
