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Edward the Black Prince; or, A Tale of the Feudal Times
Pierce Egan
c1870
E. Harrison : London
10" by 7"
291pp.
SUMMARY
A scarce copy of this tale, originally published as a series of Penny Dreadfuls circa 1855, with illustrations.
Illustrated,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce
Overall Condition: Good Only
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
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DESCRIPTION
Scarce work.
Originally published weekly as a Penny Dreadful circa 1855.
Illustrated with a frontispiece and thirty-five full page images.
An exciting adventure tale following Edward the Black Prince as he visits the Queen, woos young Joan, competes in a tournament, rescues his father, and heads into battle.
Written by Pierce Egan, a British journalist, sportswriter, and writer on popular culture.
CONDITION
In the original quarter green cloth with pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and light chipping resulting in light loss to the extremities. Hinges failed with textblock detached from the binding. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot and light age toning to the extremities.
Overall Condition: Good Only
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.
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