Author: Edwin Arnold Title: The Voyage of Ithobal
Description: London, John Murray, 1901. First edition. Cloth. A beautiful first edition of Arnold's epic poem, inscribed by the author and profusely illustrated. Edwin Arnold (1832-1904) was an English journalist and poet. His best known work is 'The Light of Asia', and his other works include 'The Song Celestial' and 'The Japanese Wife&apos. His works were often inspired by Buddhism.This work is signed by the author to the front endpaper, with an inscription by the person it was presented to stating that it was given him by the author.Profusely illustrated with vignettes throughout by Arthur Lumley, as well as an illustrated frontispiece. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally very smart, slight bumping to the head and tail of the spine only. Ownership bookplate to the front pastedown, two inscriptions to the front endpaper including from the author. Internally firmly bound, pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Arthur Lumley. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: the voyage of ithobal edwin arnold poetry edwin arnold Arthur Lumley
Price: GBP 125.00 = appr. US$ 178.50 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 760R14
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