Esias Tegner; Captn H. Spalding [trans.] — The Tale of Frithiof

London , John Murray, 1872. First edition. Cloth. A charming copy of the first English edition of Tegner's Swedish epic poem of Icelandic legend. The first English edition of the work, translated from Tegner's original Swedish by Captn. H. Spalding.In publisher's original decorative green cloth.An English translation of the Swedish epic poem based upon Icelandic legend, originally from c. 1300. It is a continuation from The Saga of Thorstein Vikingsson, and takes place principally in Norway during the 8th century. In publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, smart. Bumping to extremities, causing loss and cloth to crack at the head and tail of the spine. Rubbing to joints. Front hinge strained, rear hinge failed. Binders sticker to rear paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with light age toning to edges. Ink inscription to half title page. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .