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Edited by Percy H. Muir. Pp. xii+[ii]+490(last blank), 2 folding maps, plus numerous facsimiles as text figures, references, bibliographical note, index; med. 4to; variegated red cloth, spine with black gilt lettered & ruled label; dust wrapper, lightly soiled; ownership label (David Levine, Sydney) on upper pastedown, bottom edges of leaves shelf soiled; Van Gendt & Co., Amsterdam, 1970[1971]. First edition. *With the publisher's small printed slip regarding the delayed publication date loosely inserted. Presentation copy, inscribed by the editor, Percy H. Muir, to Trevor [?], This is a damn funny wedding present - a book of which one tenth part may interest you, an awkward book to shelve, but I've wanted you to own it for sometime & now is a very good opportunity. And so, with love to you both, here it is. Percy. Sept. 1977.. Item #162686
Price: $500.00