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MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF EPIC NOVELS / IRISH LITERATURE ** PLEASE READ : Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay’s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: Easton Press full-leather binding, DELUXE edition with matching slipcase. THIS IS AN HEIRLOOM EASTON OF TAIN BO CUAILNGE, SIGNED BY THE ILLUSTRATOR HOWARD DAVID JOHNSON WITH AMAZING ARTWORK! INTERIOR PICTURES ABOVE AND BELOW ARE JUST TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF THE ILLUSTRATIONS AND OVERALL LOOK TO THE BOOK AND SLIPCASE. ONLY 1200 OF THESE WERE EVER PRODUCED. WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT # OF THE 1200 THIS ONE IS SINCE IT’S STILL SEALED.🍍 NOT INCLUDED... 😊 ABOUT THE BOOK: Illustrated with specially commissioned artwork by Howard David Johnson, and personally signed by Howard David Johnson. Táin Bó Cúailnge "the driving-off of cows of Cooley ", commonly known as The Cattle Raid of Cooley or The Táin , is an epic from early Irish literature which is often called "The Irish Iliad ", even though, like the Icelandic sagas and most other Early Irish Literature , the Táin is written in prosimetrum , i.e. prose with periodic additions of verse composed by the characters. The Táin tells of a war against Ulster by Queen Medb and her husband King Ailill, who intend to steal the stud bull Donn Cuailnge . Due to a curse upon the King and warriors of Ulster, the invaders are opposed only by teenaged demigod Cu Chulainn. The Táin is traditionally set in the 1st century in a pre-Christian historic age, and is the central text of a group of tales known as the Ulster Cycle. It survives in three written versions or "recensions" in manuscripts of the 12th century and later, the first a compilation largely written in Old Irish, the second a more consistent work in Middle Irish, and the third an Early Modern Irish version. The Táin has had an enormous influence on Irish literature and culture. It is often considered Ireland's national epic. CONDITION: Book and slipcase are in PRISTINE condition for their age—STILL IN PUBLISHER’S ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP (SEE PICS FOR FURTHER DETAILS). NO WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a SPECTACULAR EDITION. SHIPPING: FREE TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, First Edition Library, Folio Society, Heritage Press, and International Collectors Library editions. WE DO COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE COPY. Mahalo for looking at our listings! By bidding/purchasing this item, you are helping a very grateful family who sends you our WARMEST ALOHA & MAHALO!