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Romano Lavo-Lil: Word-Book of the Romany; or, English Gypsy Language. With Many Pieces on Gypsy, illustrative of Speaking and Thinking of the English Gypsies; with Specimens of their Poetry, and an Account of Certain Gypsyries or Places inhabited by them,
BORROW, GEORGE

  • Romano Lavo-Lil: Word-Book of the Romany; or, English Gypsy Language. With Many Pieces on Gypsy, illustrative of Speaking and Thinking of the English Gypsies; with Specimens of their Poetry, and an Account of Certain Gypsyries or Places inhabited by them,

x+332pp; a little spotting on half-title.

The George Borrow Trust comments on Romano Lavo-Lil last published work: 'It is something more than a Word-Book since it also includes examples of Gypsy poetry and interesting short essays and sketches on his meetings with Gypsies after he moved to London in 1860. On these grounds alone it deserves more attention than it has so far received.' Wise states only 1,000 copies of the first edition were printed.

x+332pp; a little spotting on half-title.

The George Borrow Trust comments on Romano Lavo-Lil last published work: 'It is something more than a Word-Book since it also includes examples of Gypsy poetry and interesting short essays and sketches on his meetings with Gypsies after he moved to London in 1860. On these grounds alone it deserves more attention than it has so far received.' Wise states only 1,000 copies of the first edition were printed.

Binding 8vo orig.green ribbed cloth, printed paper spine label (part missing), a little wear on extremities,
Publication 1st edit., John Murray, 1874. Collie & Fraser. George Borrow A Bibliographical Study A.6a
  • Product Code: RGW15343
  • Availability: In Stock
  • £65.00