The Quest for Merlin.
Boston, MA: Little, Brown & Co, 1985. First Edition. Hardcover, Octavo. xx + 322pp,+ XVI b&w plate insert at center. Original black cloth with gilt titling to spine, b&w illustrations, endnotes and index. Stated First American edition. From the publisher: "Tolstoy argues that the wizard Merlin did in fact exist. Through the use of diverse and rare literary sources, he shows Merlin to have been a historical figure--one of the last heirs to druidic tradition. A serious historical investigation of Merlin as magician, trickster, prophet and enchanter." Just a hint of shelf wear, light bumps to corners, edges darkened and a little flecked, else a tight, bright VG+ copy in VG+ dust jacket (Dust jacket has just a little light rubbing and creasing at the edges and folds. Now protected in removable mylar dust jacket cover.). Item #67261
ISBN: 0316850667
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