Luis de Camões - The Lusiad of Camoens / translated into spenserian verse / by Robert Ffrench Duff - 1880

Beautiful edition of this much appreciated English version in verse of the immortal poem that glorifies the Portuguese nation. It is illustrated with 16 engravings that reproduce many old ones featuring characters from the history of Portugal. This copy includes the engraving of D. Henrique that is missing from many others. Of particular interest is that it is accompanied by biographical explanations about the main names mentioned in the poem, contains a review of translations into other languages ​​and a list of subscribers to this work. Contemporary full calf binding with blind decorations on boards a bit rubbed. Insignificant marginal imperfections in the portrait of camões, and occasional foxing in few pages.