HENTY G.A With Moore at Corunna , London: Blackie & Co, 1898.Illustrated by Will Paget. First Edition. Decorative Cloth. Near Fine/No Jacket. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Wonderful copy of this Henty novel celebrating Sir John moore's exploits in the Peninsular War which led to his death. Will 12 illustrations by Will Paget. With Preface by thew author, 384 pps, and 32 pps of adverts. Green decorative cloth with bevelled edges. With illustrations and lettering to front cover and spine, both still very bright. Has a prize plate to front pastedown, all edges olivine. Has a satisfying 'tightness' and has probably not been read. Would make a lovely present. You are unlikely to find a better example of this scarce item. There is a small discolouration to the top right oif front cover, probably a spill of some sort. (Book ref. 017772) £92.00 The payment methods accepted by the seller, Frank and Stella Allinson , are shown in the right-hand column. |
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