The Story of Roland
New York. Charles Scribner's Sons, 1940. Illustrated by Peter Hurd. 8vo. (7" x 9.5") in black cloth with illustrated pastedown to front cover and gilt titles to spine with pictorial jacket. Adapted from the 11th Century French poem "The Song of Roland" (or La Chanson de Roland) by the American educator James Baldwin (not to be confused with the novelist and Civil Rights Activist James Baldwin) and illustrated by Wyeth pupil Peter Hurd. Scarce in Jacket.
Appears to be a 1939/40 reprint based on the inclusion of The Yearling on the inside front flap of DJ. Very Good. Pastedown on front cover is brightly colored, lightly bumped corners, light foxing. / Fair. Some open tears as shown in photos. Item #404
Price: $38.25