1851 Reynard the Fox, a Poem in Twelve Cantos by E. W. Holloway [Trans.]

A Wuthering Books favourite. Reynard the Fox is a fascinating medieval folk figure - a cunning trickster and early satirical device originating in either eastern France or the Netherlands (records can't confirm as the earliest accounts are from the 10th Century). Reynard's continuous presence in European literature had a lasting impact on language itself - the French word for fox being directly derived from stories of this wily, mischievous character.

In very good condition with general wear to the edges, corners and hinges, light handling marks, fading to cloth, hinges a little cracked but holding well. Plates are generally very clean with the odd spot of foxing here and there. Accompanied by 37 stunning steel plate engravings. Half-bound in red calf leather with floral cloth boards, dark green spine labek with gilt lettering, five raised bands with gilt compartments, olivine endpapers and a fully marbled edge. 28 x 20.5 cm. Pp. 81. 

This edition usually sold together with Payne's Orbis Pictus [also in stock].