Author: Robert Bridges
Title: Achilles in Scyros
Description: London, Geo. Bell & Sons, 1892. Hardback. The second edition of Robert Bridges' poem telling of Achilles time on Skyros. The second edition.One of one hundred and fifty six large paper copies. A poetical retelling of the episode of mythology where Achilles goes to Skyros. During the visit, Achilles falls in love with one of the princesses, and marries her before leaving for Troy.By Robert Bridges, Poet Laureate from 1913 to 1930.Bookplate of George Kitchin to the front paste down. Kitchin was the first Chancellor of the University of Durham. In the original publisher's paper covered boards. Externally, smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Spine is age-toned. A few light marks to the boards. Bookplate to the front paste down. Spots to the fore edge and endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with scattered spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .

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