Axel. From the Swedish of Esaias Tegner.

by R. G. Latham by Esaias Tegner

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First edition

London: T. Hookham, 1838. First edition in English, 8vo, pp. 4 , 44; publisher's embossed presentation blindstamp in the title page, original plain paper wrappers with paper label on upper cover, advertisement slip tipped in at the back. From the library of George Stephens, the runic archaeologist, with his accession sticker on the back wrapper. Together with Tegner's masterpiece Frithjofs Saga, Axel is the poem on which this Swedish author's reputation is

• Binding: Wrappers

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