The Battle of Maldon: together with The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth
London: HarperCollins, 2023. Bill Sanderson. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. The Battle of Maldon, UK De Luxe Edition, published by Harper Collins in 2023, 1st impression issued in slipcase. The book contains Tolkien's translations of The Battle of Maldon, and 'The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth, Beorhthelm's Son,' as well as his ca 1930 lecture 'The Tradition of Versification in Old English,' with reference to Maldon. Illustrated by Bill Sanderson, and published by Harper Collins Publishers in 2023, this being the 1st impression of 2023, printed and bound by Rotolito in Italy. This De luxe edition is housed in the publishers custom slipcase with ornate stamping in gold. Both the book and slipcase are in Near Fine condition with no notable flaws or faults. Also includes a CD that has The Homecoming of Beorhtnoth read by J.R.R. Tolkien and Christopher Tolkien. A beautiful collectable copy for the Tolkien enthusiast. Digital photo's available, inquire if interested. Other Tolkien books available, include both the UK and US editions, original cloth bindings, custom fine bindings, and Signed/Numbered/Limited Editions. Item #2649