1895 Wulf The Saxon GA Henty First Edition First Impression Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! Wulf the Saxon G. A. Henty 1895 Blackie & Son : London 7.5" by 5" 384, [32]pp. SUMMARY Scarce first edition of this historical novel by G. A. Henty, with illustrations by Ralph Peacock. First Edition,Illustrated,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION The first edition of this work, published in 1894 at six shillings before being reissued later in a cheaper edition. As usual with Blackie novels at this period, the earliest issues contain thirty-two leaves catalogues with no mention of the books for the current year, but which include Henry's novels published the previous year, and title page dated 1895 (G.A. Henty 1832-1902: A Bibliographical Study, Peter Newbolt, 66.1)A tale of the Norman conquest, set in Britain and Normandy in 1066. Written by George Alfred Henty, English novelist and war correspondent known for his influential work of juvenile adventure and historical fiction, which inspired authors of the likes of Herbert Strang, Henry Everett McNeil, and Percy F. Westerman among others.Illustrated with eleven black and white plates by Ralph Peacock. Collated without plate to face p. 83 "Beorn came down with a rush". CONDITION In the original publisher's pictorial cloth binding. Externally sound with shelf wear, bumped to head and tail of spine, back strip faded, boards lightly marked and soiled. Front hinge slightly strained, boards holding. Previous ownership inscription to half title. Internally, binding generally firm. Light minor spotting to occasional leaf, particularly first and last few, pages otherwise generally clean. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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