FEMINA: Now First Printed from a Unique MS. in the Library of Trinity College, Cambridge

Wright, William Aldis

Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1909. First Edition. Hardcover. Set down in the early 15th century, the Femina manuscript is primarily a loose and in many places grossly inaccurate copy of the mid-13th century Tretiz of Walter of Bibbesworth. It was likely written for the purpose of teaching French to anglophones in medieval England. Small quarto: xv, [1], 159, [1] pp. Original plum paper-covered boards over a brown morocco spine with gilt-stamped titling. A bit of mild wear to the corners and tips; otherwise very good. Very good. Item #79106

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