Buy this book on-line GORONWY OWEN : The Letters of Goronwy Owen (1723-1769). Newly translated, edited and with an introduction by J.H.DaviesWilliam Lewis (Publishers) Ltd., Cardiff, 1924
The first edition of this new translation: seventy-eight letters, almost all bar the examples to William Morris, most of which no longer exist, translated from the original documents (the three prior editions of Owen's correspondence, published in 1860, 1876 and 1895, were created from transcripts, or transcripts of transcripts). 8vo. x, 214pp. Buckram-backed paper-covered boards, with a gilt lettered leather spine label. With a gilt top edge and a small title page decoration. Some bruising to the spine ends, and rubbing to the corner tips. Former owner name neatly inked to the head of the front free endpaper, alongside an inscription in Welsh in another hand. Occasional pencilled notes in the text (which could be easily erased if desired). A very good copy in the uncommon dust wrapper, lightly toned and chipped at the spine panel. Letters from the noted eighteenth century Welsh poet to Richard Morris (thirty-seven), William Morris (twenty-nine), and Lewis Morris (three), plus nine further letters to other correspondents, presented in English and Welsh, the translations created by John Humphries Davies, principal of Aberystwyth University. Davies died two years after this edition was published.. Book. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hardcover. Jacket: Very Good Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of GORONWY OWEN : The Letters of Goronwy Owen (1723-1769). Newly translated, edited and with an introduction by J.H.Davies. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including libri rari, out of print books, libri antichi, incunabula and out-of-print books. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |