This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ... Gav. My lord, these titles far exceed my worth. Kent. Brother, the least of these may well suffice For one of greater birth than Gaveston. K. Edw. Cease, brother: for I cannot brook these words. 160 Thy worth, sweet friend, is far above my gifts, Therefore, to equal it, receive my heart; If for these ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1912 edition. Excerpt: ... Gav. My lord, these titles far exceed my worth. Kent. Brother, the least of these may well suffice For one of greater birth than Gaveston. K. Edw. Cease, brother: for I cannot brook these words. 160 Thy worth, sweet friend, is far above my gifts, Therefore, to equal it, receive my heart; If for these dignities thou be envied, I'll give thee more; for, but to honour thee, Is Edward pleased with kingly regiment. Fear'st thou thy person? thou shalt have a guard: Wan test thou gold? go to my treasury: Wouldst thou be loved and feared? receive my seal; Save or condemn, and in our name command Whatso thy mind affects, or fancy likes. 170 Gav. It shall suffice me to enjoy your love, Which whiles I have, I think myself as great As Caesar riding in the Roman street, With captive kings at his triumphant car. Enter the Bishop of Coventry K. Edw. Whither goes my lord of Coventry so fast? B. of Cov. To celebrate your father's exequies. But is that wicked Gaveston returned? K. Edw. Ay, priest, and lives to be revenged on thee, That wert the only cause of his exile. Gav. 'Tis true; and but for reverence of these robes, Thou should'st not plod one foot beyond this place, mt B. of Cov. I did no more than I was bound to do; And, Gaveston, unless thou be reclaimed, As then I did incense the parliament, So will I now, and thou shalt back to France. Gav. Saving your reverence, you must pardon me. K. Edw. Throw off his golden mitre, rend his stole, And in the channel christen him anew. Kent. Ah, brother, lay not violent hands on him! For he'll complain unto the see of Rome. 190 Gav. Let him complain unto the see of hell; I'll be revenged on him for my exile. K. Edw. No, spare his life, but seize upon his goods: Be thou lord bishop and receive his rents, And...
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Good in Fair jacket. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Reprint in the Mermaid Library series, 1950s format, 12mo, 430pp, edited by Havelock Ellis with an introduction from J A Symonds; previous owner's neat name to fr pastedown, spine lettering faded to oblivion, boards severely faded in small patches commensurate with jacket chipping, o/w sound G Copy in DJ missing the bottom half inch of spine and several chips to edegs and extrems.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in VG dustjacket. White flecks on spine; dust jacket a little worn at edges and slightly foxed. With an introduction by J.A. Symonds.
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Used-Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust jacket. The Mermaid Series edition, edited by Havelock Ellis with an introduction by J.A. Symonds. Owner's name on front free end paper; end papers lightly foxed; pages clean; corner of half-title page creased; binding tight; dust jacket a little foxed & worn; dust jacket not price-clipped.
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No date. T. Fisher Unwin. Hard Cover. Book-Good, t.e.g., gilt titles & decoration on front board & spine, blue boards, spine sunned. 9.5x6.5. 430pp. Tissue-guarded colour frontis.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
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Undated, but likely c. 1900. Gray cloth boards with title stamps on cover and spine. Light chipping at top edge of spine. Title stamps remain clear with minimal wear. Spine cracked. Title page detached from binding, but included with book. Minor yellowing to page edges. Text clean, no underlining. Good copy overall.
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Fair. No Jacket. Size: 5 1/4" x 7 1/2"; GOOD /NO DUST JACKET. xlviii, 430 pp. Text clean and unmarked except for previous owner's name in pencil at half-title page. Pages slightly toned. Minor foxing at first and last pages. Light brown cloth boards decorated and lettered in dark brown, lightly soiled, spine darkened. Edges, corners and spine top and tail rubbed. Back hinge cracked, but holding, binding tender, but intact.