Eilert Ekwall — Early London Personal Names

Lund, C. W. K. Gleerup, 1947. First edition. Cloth. A very scarce work by Swedish scholar Eilert Ekwall, in which he explores the personal names found in Old London. The first edition of this very scarce work. No record of this work having sold previously at auction.A unique history looking at the traditions and origins of personal names of Old England, providing an interesting look at the history of the country through the names of its people, as well as how Old English was influenced by other languages.Written by the Swedish scholar Eilert Ekwall, who wrote numerous books on English place names and personal names. Rebound in a modern cloth binding. Externally, fine. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean. A small amount of surface loss to the title page, and a small closed tear to the head of the title. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .