The English and Scottish Popular Ballads (4 Volumes)

by Francis James Child (Editor)

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Shelley and Son Books (IOBA) presents ... The English and Scottish Popular Ballads (4 Volumes) Author:Francis James Child (Editor) Publisher:Dover Publications Release Date:Cir. 1965 Jacket Condition: Seller Category:Music Qty Available:1 Condition:Used: Very Good Media:Hardcover Notes: Volumes 1 through 4, missing volume 5. Bound in red cloth with black title on the spine. AI summary, "A widely cited, five-volume facsimile republication by Dover Publications. It reproduces the definitive ten-part study originally published between 1882 and 1898, which remains the foundational collection for all subsequent ballad scholarship. The work anthologizes 305 traditional ballads (commonly called "Child Ballads") from England and Scotland." CONDITION: Light shelf wear. Previous owner name penned on front endpaper. Top and foredge are lightly foxed. Pages are crisp and clean. Bindings and text blocks are square and sound. Due to the size and weight of this item, an additional shipping charge will likely apply, and will be requested after purchase. Full refund if not satisfied. Don't forget to check out other great deals in our eBay Store!!

• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Very Good

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