Frithiof’s Saga, Esaias Tegnér, Eric Palmquist, Limited Editions Club, 1953

Tegnér, Esaias, Stockholm, Sweden: The Royal Printing House, 1953, #410/1500, Near Fine, 7” x 11”, 4to, 256 pp. Illustrated by Eric Palmquist, SIGNED by Eric Palmquist

Near Fine quarto, bound in natural Swedish linen, maroon wood-grain design stamped with gilt boat motif to front cover, cream cloth spine with red and black lettering. Laid in loose is an information sheet on print and binding. Very Good slipcase, red woodgrain-patterned paper with cream and black label affixed to spine, showing shelfwear to bottom edge, one strip of sunning to top edge at front, 256 pp. Illustrated throughout the text and in full-page black-and-white plates by Eric Palmquist, Sweden’s leading artist at the time of publication. Translation gathered by John T. Winterich from earlier English versions by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and others, with introductory notes to the cantos by Longfellow and a general introduction by Bayard Taylor. A handsome Limited Editions Club copy of the greatest classic of Swedish literature, whose epic themes are vividly complemented by Palmquist’s dramatic illustrations that capture the spirit and atmosphere of this national masterpiece.

The Limited Editions Club was founded by publisher George Macy in 1929 with goal of delivering a monthly fine press edition of great works in literature, religion, history, philosophy, and poetry. The press worked with some of the best printers in the US and Europe, and sought the best artists to illustrate runs of 1500 or 2000 copies. Amatoria has acquired ~100 Limited Edition Club titles, to see more, visit the collection on our website.