The Book Shed

About As New in all respects. Folio - over 12" - 15" tall. Hard Cover. In green and gilt decorated leather, all edges gilt, peach moire endpapers, sewn in book mark. A scarce Easton Press title, all the publication information refers to the Hugh Lauter edition. "The works of Irish literary giants are featured in selections by Jonathan Swift, Oliver Goldsmith, and James Joyce, as well as works from the modern era by Patrick Kavanagh, Seamus Heaney, John Montague and others. A special section is devoted to the stories of the immigrant Irish in the United States.The more than 200 illustrations provide an historical perspective of the many facets of Irish art, from the magnificent metalwork of ancient times, embodied in gold jewelry, book shrines, and religious artifacts such as the Ardagh Chalice; to the thriving contemporary crafts of silver, crystal, fabric, and stained glass. Paintings from many periods depict the mysterious island beauty that is the creative wellspring for Irish artists and writers."--from a previous edition. Every effort is made to ship all books and other items within 24 hours. Clean recycled packing material will be used when possible. The Book Shed has a been a member of the Vermont Antiquarian Bookseller's Association since 1997. An online bookseller with a bookshop sensibility!