{"product_id":"1902-rare-book-asgard-and-the-gods-norse-mythology-illustrated","title":"1902 Rare Book - Asgard and the Gods, Norse Mythology Illustrated","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"83\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. W. Wagner. Adapted by M. W. Macdowall. Edited by W. S. W. Anson.\u003cbr data-start=\"152\" data-end=\"155\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"165\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"286\"\u003eAsgard and the Gods: The Tales and Traditions of Our Northern Ancestors. Forming a Complete Manual of Norse Mythology.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"286\" data-end=\"289\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"303\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e London, Swan Sonnenschein \u0026amp; Co., Lim., Paternoster Square, 1902. Seventh Edition.\u003cbr data-start=\"385\" data-end=\"388\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Text in English.\u003cbr data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"421\" data-end=\"430\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003e8.5 x 6 inches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"455\"\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003exvi-326 pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"474\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"489\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Attractive and very good original publisher’s striking red pictorial cloth binding, illustrated in gilt, black, and green to the spine and front cover, showing mythological figures and motifs (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. Upper edge gilt.\u003cbr data-start=\"786\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eContent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good content (bright, tight and clean, rare light foxing or staining - as shown,  previous ownership inscription in pencil on the front free endpaper and the upper right corner of this endpaper is neatly cut - as shown).\u003cbr data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"899\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"899\" data-end=\"917\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Profusely illustrated throughout with full-page and in-text engravings depicting Norse gods, heroes, mythological creatures, and legendary scenes, including frontispiece \"Wodan’s Wild Hunt.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1125\"\u003eEstimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e (USD 250-300)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1157\"\u003eThe book:\u003c\/strong\u003e A beautifully illustrated Edwardian edition of \u003cem data-start=\"1205\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003eAsgard and the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the most engaging English-language adaptations of Norse mythology for general readers. Drawing from Dr. Wagner’s work, M. W. Macdowall and W. S. W. Anson present a sweeping account of the myths, sagas, and legends of the North — from the creation of the world and the deeds of Odin, Thor, and Loki, to the tragic death of Baldr and the cataclysmic events of Ragnarök. The vivid engravings and decorative chapter ornaments capture the drama and majesty of the myths, making this an enduring favorite for collectors of mythology, folklore, and illustrated literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"2091\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1819\"\u003eThe author:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dr. W. Wagner was a noted German author and educator, whose works on mythology, medieval romance, and literature were widely translated in the late 19th century. His \u003cem data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2007\"\u003eAsgard and the Gods\u003c\/em\u003e has remained one of the most popular retellings of Norse myth for over a century.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46731725766905,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0953\/3348\/files\/20250812Asgard-000.jpg?v=1755011076","url":"https:\/\/mflibra.com\/products\/1902-rare-book-asgard-and-the-gods-norse-mythology-illustrated","provider":"MFLIBRA - Antique Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}