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Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. 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This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"32\" data-end=\"319\"\u003eA first edition, first printing hardback with dust jacket, highly collectible as a prize-winning work by a Nobel Prize–winning author. Winner of the \u003cstrong data-start=\"181\" data-end=\"197\"\u003ePrix Médicis\u003c\/strong\u003e, this edition holds strong appeal for collectors of twentieth-century European literature and the nouveau roman movement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"332\" data-end=\"828\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThis formally inventive novel exemplifies Claude Simon’s experimental approach to narrative, memory, and time. Fragmented yet immersive, the text weaves personal recollection with historical experience, dissolving linear storytelling in favour of associative rhythm and image. 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Cover artwork remains bright, vibrant, and attractive. Jacket now protected in a plastic sleeve. Publisher’s original beige cloth binding with red spine lettering remains in excellent condition, displaying only touches of shelf wear. Moderate foxing present across the text block, though page edges remain crisp and well-preserved. Foxing extends lightly into the margins of some pages, though contents otherwise remain clean, tidy, and tightly bound throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"692\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"677\" data-end=\"692\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"694\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eFirst edition, first printing published by Macdonald, 1955. Widely regarded as the scarcest title in \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHenry Williamson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s monumental \u003cem data-start=\"846\" data-end=\"877\"\u003eChronicle of Ancient Sunlight\u003c\/em\u003e sequence, making surviving first editions particularly desirable among Williamson collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"995\"\u003eA Fox Under My Cloak\u003c\/em\u003e continues Williamson’s expansive semi-autobiographical chronicle of English rural life, memory, war, and social change, combining lyrical nature writing with psychological and historical reflection in his distinctive prose style.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52999197688147,"sku":"3124-RM-F-VG-6","price":125.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_09679fe3-b030-4d67-b22b-8c84d98fd1d2.jpg?v=1771175822"},{"product_id":"the-splendid-spur-a-t-quiller-couch-first-edition","title":"The Splendid Spur, A. 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All illustrations pristine. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eFirst edition of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArthur Quiller-Couch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s \u003cem data-start=\"742\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eThe Splendid Spur\u003c\/em\u003e, published by Cassell and Company, London. Although undated on the title and copyright pages, the novel was originally issued in 1889. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis edition features plate illustrations by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJames Daugherty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. 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It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and\/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, first printing of \u003cem data-start=\"154\" data-end=\"169\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrontier Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e, published by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eOxford University Press\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, represents a later work by one of Britain’s most respected writers of historical fiction for younger readers. Sutcliff’s novels — particularly those set in Roman Britain — have enduring appeal and a dedicated collector base, with first printings increasingly sought after for their place within her acclaimed Roman sequence and for their lasting influence on historical children’s literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:c129d4cb-b842-43e8-905b-af9117c5cd31-4\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-10\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:--spacing(4)] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(6)] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:--spacing(16)] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"8ea95b15-e034-43bc-b6ab-5f45ba7b94c8\" dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-2\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden first:pt-[1px]\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"83\" data-end=\"615\"\u003eSet on the dangerous northern frontier of Roman Britain, \u003cem data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"701\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFrontier Wolf\u003c\/em\u003e follows Alexios Flavius Aquila, a young officer sent to command a remote cavalry fort along Hadrian’s Wall. 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Rich in atmosphere and historical detail, the novel combines adventure, loyalty, and personal growth in Sutcliff’s characteristically vivid and immersive style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53042449219923,"sku":"3138 RM","price":29.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_54b7b699-3fd5-45c9-ab62-66b621c52a7c.jpg?v=1772122537"},{"product_id":"uncle-toms-cabin-harriet-beecher-stowe-authors-edition","title":"Uncle Tom's Cabin, Harriet Beecher Stowe — Author's Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"132\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original cloth binding shows moderate wear, with rubbing to corners and bumping along the edges. Spine faded, with wear at the head and chipping at the tail; gilt dulled but remains legible. Blind-stamped decoration still clearly visible, with a few faint stains across the boards. Binding holding and reasonably firm. Ex-libris label to the front pastedown. Internally, pages display age-related toning, with handling wear and foxing more noticeable to the earlier leaves; the remainder are clean and fairly bright. A complete, serviceable copy, well preserved for its age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eAuthor’s Edition, published by G. Routledge \u0026amp; Co. and C. H. Clarke \u0026amp; Co. in 1852 (MDCCCLII), issued in original cloth and complete with 8 woodcut illustrations. Early editions from the year of publication are inherently scarce, particularly those retaining original binding and all illustrative content. Copies are increasingly difficult to source on the secondary market in complete condition. A desirable example for collectors of 19th-century literature and early editions of significant works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1693\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003eUncle Tom’s Cabin\u003c\/em\u003e portrays the realities of slavery in the United States through a series of interconnected narratives, following the lives of enslaved individuals and those around them. The novel combines emotional storytelling with social commentary, reflecting the tensions and moral questions of its time. It remains one of the most influential works of 19th-century literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53333537292627,"sku":"3349-RM-R-G-6","price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/Uncle-Toms-Cabin-Harriet-Beecher-Stowe-Authors-Edition-Vintage-Book_8ff16ead-06ad-48c7-8607-befcb1b52e3b.jpg?v=1776691230"},{"product_id":"julia-sandra-newman","title":"Julia, Sandra Newman","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\" class=\"Default\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eNew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ascii-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times Roman'; mso-hansi-font-family: 'Helvetica Neue'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times Roman';\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1090\" data-start=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"662\" data-start=\"631\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"349\"\u003eJulia\u003c\/em\u003e reimagines the world of George Orwell’s \u003cem data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"412\"\u003eNineteen Eighty‑Four\u003c\/em\u003e from a fresh and fiercely feminist perspective. Set in Airstrip One — the sprawling metropolis at the heart of Oceania — Julia Worthing works as a mechanic repairing the Ministry of Truth’s novel‑writing machines, immersed in a society of constant surveillance, Newspeak, Thought Police, and rigid Party control. Cheerfully cynical yet adept at survival, Julia lives by her wits in a world where conformity is safety and individuality is peril. But when a chance encounter with a colleague fuels an unexpected connection, she begins to lose her footing in a regime designed to crush all hope. Bold, provocative, and utterly absorbing, this powerful companion novel stands alongside Orwell’s iconic dystopia and offers a compelling new lens on life under Big Brother.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53345686061395,"sku":"3511 ev","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/9781783789153.jpg?v=1774554535"},{"product_id":"winter-a-berlin-family-len-deighton-arc-597-1000","title":"Winter: A Berlin Family, Len Deighton — ARC, 597\/1000","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"14\"\u003eNear Fine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original softcover binding shows only light wear, with minor rubbing to extremities and faint small creases to the covers; artwork remains bright and vibrant; housed in a protective sleeve. Binding firm. Internally, pages are clean, fresh, and appear unread. An attractive and well-preserved copy overall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"320\"\u003eAdvance Reading Copy (ARC), limited edition numbered 597 of 1000 copies, published by Hutchinson, London, 1987. Issued prior to general publication, ARCs were produced in restricted quantities for promotional distribution and are increasingly collectible, particularly when numbered. Len Deighton first editions and pre-publication states attract strong collector interest. A desirable example for collectors of modern first editions and espionage fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"320\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"851\"\u003eWinter: A Berlin Family\u003c\/em\u003e traces several generations of a German family against the backdrop of modern European history, following political upheaval, war, and social change from the late 19th century through the Cold War era. Deighton blends historical detail with character-driven storytelling, creating an expansive narrative of family, identity, and survival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53350931202387,"sku":"3365 RM","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/Winter-A-Berlin-Family-Len-Deighton-ARC-Limited-Edition-597-of-1000-Vintage-Book_12acdb2a-cbda-45a6-b914-13048c306c23.jpg?v=1776697457"},{"product_id":"flashman-and-the-redskins-george-macdonald-fraser-1st-edition","title":"Flashman and the Redskins, George MacDonald Fraser — 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69c3e7c2-c168-838d-914f-40b1da1ff09f-13\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-80\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"5fed7e0d-63b2-4f7b-833e-fa0dd3564b8d\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"461\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\"\u003eFine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original unclipped dust jacket present, showing only minimal edgewear with the slightest creasing at the head and foot of the spine. Otherwise pristine, with sharp edges, clean covers, and bright, vibrant artwork; now protected in a plastic sleeve. Original cloth binding excellent, with only minor rubbing to corners and edges. Internally, decorative map is excellent, light touches of foxing to endpapers, but contents bright, clean, and fresh, appearing unread. A stunning copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"750\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"750\"\u003eFirst edition, published by Collins, London, 1982, in original cloth with original unclipped dust jacket. A highly collectible entry in the celebrated Flashman series, particularly desirable in Fine condition with jacket and map endpapers well preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"976\"\u003eA historical adventure following the incorrigible Harry Flashman as he becomes entangled in the American frontier conflicts of the nineteenth century, blending satire, military history, and swashbuckling escapade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53378936537427,"sku":"3383-F-6","price":44.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_42ac87b2-52e0-420a-9ef1-e1ef6004db54.jpg?v=1776436130"},{"product_id":"a-rare-benedictine-ellis-peters-signed-1st-edition","title":"A Rare Benedictine, Ellis Peters — Signed 1st Edition","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"380\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"9\"\u003eFine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original dust jacket, price clipped, shows minimal edgewear, with only light rubbing to extremities; artwork bright and vibrant, covers and spine clean, now protected by plastic sleeve. Original cloth binding shows minor spots of bumping, otherwise excellent, with gilt crisp and sharp. Binding square and firm. Internally, pages are bright and clean, appearing unread. A stunning copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"666\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"382\" data-end=\"666\"\u003eSigned First Edition published by Headline Book Publishing, London, 1988; \u003cspan\u003eprinted and bound in Barcelona, Spain by Cronin, S.A. F\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eeaturing colour illustrations by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eClifford Harper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"517\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSigned copies of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eEllis Peters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, creator of the Brother Cadfael series, remain highly collectible, particularly in Fine condition with original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"668\" data-end=\"861\"\u003eA collection of three medieval mystery stories introducing the early life and monastic beginnings of Brother Cadfael, combining historical detail with classic detective storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53385924378963,"sku":"3390-EV-FS-VG-6","price":24.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_172313.jpg?v=1780918920"},{"product_id":"the-conan-doyle-historical-romances-volume-two-sir-arthur-conan-doyle","title":"The Conan Doyle Historical Romances: Volume Two, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"13\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"13\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"519\" data-start=\"15\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"24\" data-start=\"15\"\u003eGood:\u003c\/strong\u003e Publisher’s original cloth showing moderate wear with bumping and rubbing to extremities. Spine sunned with surface staining and splitting at the joints, though boards remain attached. Boards lightly marked and sunned, with black lettering still crisp. Binding shaken and loose at the head of spine, with gutter openings and tears at the endpapers. Internally handled, showing small dog-ears and scattered light foxing, yet pages remain generally clean and readable. A serviceable reading copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"521\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"536\" data-start=\"521\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"928\" data-start=\"538\"\u003eReprint edition: London, John Murray, May 1950. Original publisher’s cloth binding. A collected volume of historical romances by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eArthur Conan Doyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, issued by his long-time publisher. Mid-century John Murray reprints remain collectible as durable post-war editions bringing together Doyle’s lesser-known historical fiction beyond the Sherlock Holmes canon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1108\" data-start=\"930\"\u003eA compilation of Conan Doyle’s historical adventure stories, combining chivalric romance, historical drama, and vigorous storytelling set across medieval and early modern Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53391205794131,"sku":"3403-EV-G-6","price":10.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_171134_ea95fcaf-4bbe-4880-b549-5147a3854f27.jpg?v=1780687501"},{"product_id":"brother-cadfaels-penance-ellis-peters-1st-edition-signed","title":"Brother Cadfael's Penance, Ellis Peters — 1st Edition, Double Signature","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Headline Book Publishing, 1994\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [viii], 288.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_54ab550fa6e3f6b2-1201\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. The publisher's original dark green cloth boards remain exceptionally clean and sharp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with the gilt lettering to the spine bright and completely unoxidised\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The binding is tight and square, showing no evidence of lean or significant shelf-wear. Internally, the text block is clean and free of foxing, though the top edge exhibits some very minor toning and faint dust-dulling commensurate with age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The original unclipped dust wrapper, bearing the £14.99 flap price\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is vibrant and well-preserved, exhibiting only trivial rubbing to the extreme corners and spine ends. An excellent, highly presentable copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_54ab550fa6e3f6b2-1202\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e A superb first edition, first printing of the twentieth and final novel in the acclaimed Cadfael Chronicles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_54ab550fa6e3f6b2-1203\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular copy boasts highly significant provenance, featuring a custom 'ep' bookplate affixed to the front endpaper map of Greenhamsted and La Musarderie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The bookplate is remarkably double-signed by the author in blue ink, bearing both her famous pseudonym 'Ellis Peters' and her real name 'Edith Pargeter'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinding first editions of the later Cadfael novels is relatively common, but double-signed copies bearing this bespoke authorial bookplate are genuinely scarce on the open market and highly sought after by collectors of medieval mystery fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_54ab550fa6e3f6b2-1214\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-2545 citation-end-2545\"\u003eIn the autumn of 1145, the bitter civil war between King Stephen and Empress Maud rages on, but the cloistered walls of Shrewsbury Abbey have largely shielded Brother Cadfael from the devastation.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-2544 citation-end-2544\"\u003eThat peace is shattered when a treacherous act leaves thirty of the Empress's loyal men imprisoned.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Among the captives is Olivier de Bretagne—the son Cadfael secretly fathered before taking his monastic vows. \u003cspan class=\"citation-2543 citation-end-2543\"\u003eForced to choose between the strict rules of his Benedictine order and the life of his unacknowledged son, Cadfael must break his vows and embark on a perilous journey that will test his faith, jeopardize his place in the abbey, and force him to confront the ghosts of his crusading past.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53719797236051,"sku":"4119-SD-FS-VG-6","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_133939.jpg?v=1781013874"},{"product_id":"the-horizon-royal-marines-blackwood-family-saga-douglas-reeman-1st-ed","title":"The Horizon; Royal Marines-Blackwood Family Saga, Douglas Reeman — 1st Ed.","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, William Heinemann Ltd, 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [vi], 289.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Near Fine. Original publisher’s binding remains robust and entirely square, boasting sharp corners and unbumped spine ends. The text block is tight and clean, exhibiting the uniform, moderate page-edge toning characteristic of the paper stock from this publishing era. The internal contents are pristine, free from foxing, markings, or previous ownership inscriptions. It is housed in its original, vibrant dust jacket, which presents beautifully with only the most negligible suggestion of shelf-wear to the extremities, now fully protected in a removable, archival-quality plastic sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First Edition, first printing. Douglas Reeman, widely celebrated for his extensive contributions to naval fiction, including the Richard Bolitho novels penned under the pseudonym Alexander Kent, continues his commanding Blackwood Family saga with this instalment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dust jacket features a striking, evocative watercolour wrap-around illustration of advancing soldiers amidst barbed wire and Flanders poppies, elegantly capturing the somber realities of the narrative. Though not a particularly scarce title on the open market, it is increasingly difficult to find early WWI\/maritime fiction from the 1990s in such remarkably clean, well-preserved, and unread condition, making this an ideal addition to a serious military fiction library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContinuing the acclaimed Royal Marines-Blackwood Family saga, \u003ci\u003eThe Horizon\u003c\/i\u003e immerses readers in the harrowing theatres of the First World War. Honouring the Corps' storied motto, \u003ci\u003ePer Mare Per Terram\u003c\/i\u003e (By Sea, By Land), the narrative traces the paths of the Blackwood family from the disastrous, sun-baked Gallipoli campaign in the Dardanelles in 1915 to the muddy, blood-soaked trenches of Flanders in 1917. Reeman masterfully intertwines the personal sacrifices and enduring duty of his protagonists with the brutal, mechanized realities of early twentieth-century warfare, delivering a poignant, meticulously researched maritime and military epic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53729592803667,"sku":"4124-EV-F-VG-6","price":18.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_132028.jpg?v=1781013003"},{"product_id":"njals-saga-penguin-classics-anonymous-robert-cook","title":"Njal's Saga, Penguin Classic, Robert Cook","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eNew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eSmall scratch marks on front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eSet in medieval Iceland, \u003cem data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"293\"\u003eNjal’s Saga\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of friendship, honour, revenge, and legal conflict through the lives of the wise lawyer Njál and the powerful warrior Gunnar. As feuds between families intensify, small disputes grow into cycles of violence that threaten entire communities. Filled with memorable characters, political intrigue, and dramatic battles, the saga explores justice, loyalty, fate, and the transition from pagan traditions to Christianity in Icelandic society. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Icelandic sagas, it combines stark realism with epic storytelling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53730451915091,"sku":"9780140447699","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/9780140447699.jpg?v=1778583197"},{"product_id":"richard-ii-william-shakespeare-paul-edmondson","title":"Richard II, William Shakespeare, Paul Edmondson","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eNew:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times Roman'; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times Roman';\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eSmall scratch marks on front cover.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"Default\" style=\"margin-top: 0cm; text-align: justify; line-height: normal; mso-hyphenate: none;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; font-family: 'Aptos Display',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;\"\u003eKing Richard II rules England with charm and poetic brilliance, but his weak leadership and political mistakes begin to fracture the kingdom. When he exiles his cousin Henry Bolingbroke and seizes his inheritance, rebellion grows rapidly. Bolingbroke returns to reclaim his rights, setting in motion a struggle for power, identity, and legitimacy that leads to Richard’s downfall. Shakespeare’s play explores kingship, ambition, loyalty, and the fragile nature of authority through some of his most lyrical writing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53730451882323,"sku":"4183","price":9.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/9780141396644.jpg?v=1778583197"},{"product_id":"the-sky-and-the-forest-c-s-forester-1st-edition-2","title":"The Sky and the Forest, C.S. Forester — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Michael Joseph Ltd., 1948\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. 219.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The original red cloth boards remain structurally sound and square, boasting a tight binding with only negligible shelf-wear to the extremities. Internally, the text block exhibits mild, uniform toning alongside very faint foxing, primarily to the top and fore-edges, but the pages remain clean, supple, and highly legible throughout without obscuring marks. The original dust jacket presents admirably despite minor chipping and rubbing at the spine ends and corners, including a slight area of loss at the upper-left edge of the front panel, ultimately retaining its strong visual appeal and structural integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First edition, first printing of Forester’s mid-century departure from his renowned nautical adventures. The unillustrated text is notably encased in its striking original dust jacket, featuring cover typography designed by A.E. Barlow and a rear-panel photographic portrait of the author by Ralph Crane.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExamples that retains a largely intact and vibrant dust jacket from the immediate post-war era is becoming increasingly uncommon. It stands as an excellent, highly presentable addition for dedicated collectors of mid-century British literature and Forester’s broader bibliography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the impenetrable depths of 19th-century Central Africa, \u003ci\u003eThe Sky and the Forest\u003c\/i\u003e follows the life of Loa, an African tribal chief revered by his isolated people as a living god. His unquestioned divinity and absolute power are brutally shattered when Arab slave traders violently raid his village, placing the immortal leader in chains. Stripped of his godhood and forced to confront his own profound physical vulnerability, Loa embarks on a harrowing journey of survival and escape. Forester masterfully chronicles this physical and psychological odyssey, exploring the brutal collision of isolated antiquity with the encroaching, unforgiving outside world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53764734615891,"sku":"3406-RM-F-VG-6","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_170158_80774d6f-f435-46dd-a32e-6ff258c7a4f6.jpg?v=1782203379"},{"product_id":"chips-with-everything-arnold-wesker-1st-edition","title":"Chips With Everything, Arnold Wesker — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a951c0881ec9a682-747\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3744\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3744 citation-end-3744\"\u003e London, Jonathan Cape, 1962\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [viii], 74.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a951c0881ec9a682-748\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. Binding remains tight and square, structurally sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The book is housed within a visually striking dust jacket that shows some light edge-wear, slight creasing, and minor surface rubbing typical of its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The rear panel of the dust jacket exhibits some mild toning and minor handling marks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from any significant foxing or oxidization, with the text block remaining remarkably fresh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a951c0881ec9a682-749\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-3743 citation-end-3743\"\u003eFirst edition of Arnold Wesker's play, published by Jonathan Cape in 1962\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3742 citation-end-3742\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The text features the original cast list from the play's early stage production directed by John Dexter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a951c0881ec9a682-750\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rear of the dust jacket prominently displays highly favorable contemporary reviews from leading theater critics of the era, including Kenneth Tynan, Bernard Levin, and Harold Hobson\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003cspan class=\"citation-3741\"\u003eThe copyright page also notes the inclusion of the song \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3741\"\u003eThe Cutty Wren\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3741 citation-end-3741\"\u003e, courtesy of the Workers' Music Association\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3740 citation-end-3740\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"p-rc_a951c0881ec9a682-751\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3739\"\u003eChips With Everything\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3739 citation-end-3739\"\u003e is a powerful drama that explores class struggle and conformity within a Royal Air Force conscript camp\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-3738 citation-end-3738\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Through the lens of the recruits, Wesker delivers a compassionate yet furious critique of the British class system in action, making it one of the defining theatrical works of the post-war era\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53793070317907,"sku":"4106-RM-F-VG-6","price":25.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260609_153133_e3271134-219b-43de-83db-68a4788df34b.jpg?v=1782093629"},{"product_id":"ensign-carey-ronald-welch-1st-edition","title":"Ensign Carey, Ronald Welch — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Oxford University Press, 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"51\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [vi], 175.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. The binding remains tight and square, holding the text block firmly without any lean. The pages are impressively clean and bright, largely avoiding the foxing and toning that typically affect titles of this vintage. The dust jacket retains its vibrant, un-faded colors, presenting beautifully despite some minor rubbing and light bumping to the spine extremities and corners consistent with standard shelf-wear. Overall, a sturdy and highly presentable copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e True first edition of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"48\"\u003eEnsign Carey\u003c\/i\u003e, published by Oxford University Press in 1976. The text is beautifully enhanced by the evocative illustrations of the acclaimed artist Victor G. Ambrus, whose dynamic line work perfectly complements Welch's historical narrative. The front free endpaper bears a neat, contemporary gift inscription in ink dated to the year of publication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eAs the twelfth instalment in Ronald Welch’s celebrated Carey Family series, first editions of this title have become increasingly scarce on the open market. Copies that have survived in such highly collectible condition with their original dust jackets intact are particularly uncommon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eSet against the simmering tensions of mid-nineteenth-century India, \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003eEnsign Carey\u003c\/i\u003e plunges readers into the volatile heart of the 1857 Indian Mutiny. The novel follows young William Carey as he journeys to the Bengal Presidency, eager to prove himself worthy of his family's storied military legacy. Thrust into a sudden and brutal uprising, William must rely on his wits, courage, and innate leadership to survive. Welch masterfully weaves rich historical detail with pulse-pounding action, delivering a thrilling tale of duty, danger, and coming-of-age in the British Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53957626265939,"sku":"4191-RM-F-VG-6","price":68.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_155533_754fcac0-27ec-442e-a04c-64243c7555c1.jpg?v=1782083945"},{"product_id":"one-clear-call-upton-sinclair-1st-edition","title":"One Clear Call, Upton Sinclair — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, T. Werner Laurie Ltd., 1949\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"49\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [iv], 711.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. Original dust jacket presents remarkably well for its vintage, retaining bright, unfaded colours across the  front panel, with only minor rubbing and faint creasing to the top and bottom extremities. The underlying red cloth binding remains tight and square, featuring sharp corners and bold, unoxidized black lettering along the spine. The text block exhibits mild, uniform age-toning and light dusting to the top edge, but remains internally clean and free of substantial foxing, hinge weakness, or discernible damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e First UK edition. The ninth instalment in the author's ambitious, Pulitzer Prize-winning 'World's End' sequence (often referred to as the Lanny Budd series). While the American edition was published slightly earlier in 1948 by Viking Press, this T. Werner Laurie edition remains highly sought after for its distinctive dust jacket artwork. Credited simply to 'Foley,' the cover provides a striking allegorical representation of the era's geopolitical struggles, depicting an eagle bearing an olive branch triumphant over a swastika and the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eComplete, well-preserved copies in their original dust jackets have become increasingly scarce on the open market, particularly those lacking the heavy paper browning or substantial jacket loss that frequently afflicts late 1940s British publications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIn \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"10\"\u003eOne Clear Call\u003c\/i\u003e, Upton Sinclair plunges his protagonist—presidential agent Lanny Budd—into the tumultuous heart of the Second World War. Covering the critical years of 1943 and 1944, Lanny serves as President Franklin D. Roosevelt's secret emissary across a war-torn Europe. From evading Gestapo capture and narrowly surviving a harrowing escape, to encountering key historical figures like Adolf Hitler and General Patton, Lanny's perilous espionage mission culminates in the tense run-up to the D-Day invasion. Blending exhaustive historical authenticity with breathless narrative tension, Sinclair delivers an epic, action-packed instalment of wartime resilience and espionage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53978492666195,"sku":"4207-RM-F-VG-6","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260605_163245_d3612cfd-bf99-4c85-ab93-dec0bbd41a0d.jpg?v=1782085847"},{"product_id":"the-source-james-a-michener-1st-edition","title":"The Source, James A. Michener — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e New York, Random House, 1965\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. [x], 909.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good. Publisher's original blue cloth binding remains tight and structurally sound, with the gilt titling and blue wavy line motifs to the spine and front board remaining remarkably bright and unoxidised. The corners are sharp with minimal bumping, and the hefty text block remains flush without the sagging typical of this volume, featuring a lightly faded top-edge stain alongside traditional deckle fore-edges. The internal pages are clean, supple, and free of notable spotting or tearing. The original dust jacket presents well and remains unclipped, though it exhibits expected signs of moderate shelf-wear, including minor creasing, slight chipping to the spine extremities, and light toning and superficial rubbing to the rear panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e A handsome 1965 printing of James A. Michener's sweeping historical epic, issued as a Book-of-the-Month Club selection. While the true first trade edition carries a stated \"First Printing\" on the copyright page, this Book Club issue utilises the original setting and retains the attractive jacket art by Guy Fleming. Furthermore, it preserves the intricate internal archaeological illustrations by Ruth Ovadia and Zev Vilnay, alongside the mapwork by Jean-Paul Tremblay, which are crucial to following the narrative's geographical shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003eBecause of the novel's immense page count, finding copies in which the dust jacket has not been heavily degraded or the weighty text block has not severely pulled at the hinges remains increasingly difficult. This structurally sound and bright copy stands as a pleasing acquisition for historical fiction readers and collectors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eIn his signature style of grand, immersive storytelling, James A. Michener sweeps readers back through thousands of years of history to the Holy Land. The narrative is framed around the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the fictional site of Tell Makor. As each artifact is unearthed from the stratified mound, Michener vividly re-creates life in the ancient city, tracing the profound history of the Jewish people—from the era of early Hebrews and the development of monotheism, through the rise of Christianity, the brutal Crusades, and the Spanish Inquisition, ultimately arriving at the founding of the modern State of Israel. \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"651\"\u003eThe Source\u003c\/i\u003e is an epic tale of love, strength, and faith that masterfully encompasses the development of Western civilization and the great religious paradigms that have shaped the modern world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54102805152083,"sku":"4220","price":245.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_120508.jpg?v=1782451446"},{"product_id":"the-wanderers-necklace-h-rider-haggard-1st-edition","title":"The Wanderer's Necklace, H. Rider Haggard — 1st Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_1c4bf29da1477e93-696\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1640\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1640 citation-end-1640\"\u003e London, Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1914.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 8vo, pp. x, [ii], 328.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report: \u003c\/b\u003eVery Good. Publisher's original brown cloth binding remains firm and secure, currently housed in a modern protective clear sleeve. There is minor bumping and faint rubbing to the spine extremities, alongside a few small, faint spots to the front board cloth, but the blind-stamped titles and gilt spine lettering remain clearly legible. Internally, the hinges are perfectly intact and tight without any cracking. The text block edges show typical age-related toning, yet the pages themselves remain remarkably clean and bright, completely free from the heavy foxing that often plagues volumes of this era. A well-preserved, handsome copy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_1c4bf29da1477e93-697\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note: \u003c\/b\u003eT\u003cspan class=\"citation-1639 citation-end-1639\"\u003erue first United Kingdom edition of Haggard’s historical fantasy, presented in the publisher's original cloth.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_1c4bf29da1477e93-698\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1638 citation-end-1638\"\u003eThe book is notably enhanced by a full-colour frontispiece, which retains its protective tissue guard, and three additional black-and-white plates by the renowned illustrator A. C. Michael.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003eWhile Haggard's earlier works like \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"9\" data-index-in-node=\"35\"\u003eKing Solomon's Mines\u003c\/i\u003e often overshadow his later publications, early twentieth-century first editions of his adventures are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market in such firmly bound, uncompromised states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_1c4bf29da1477e93-699\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1637\"\u003eSet against the brutal and sweeping backdrop of the eighth century, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"75\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1637\"\u003eThe Wanderer's Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1637 citation-end-1637\"\u003e follows the trials of Olaf, a young Norseman forced to flee his homeland after challenging the god Odin’s demand for human sacrifice.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Driven by visions of a past life and guided by the mysterious titular necklace, Olaf’s epic journey takes him from the frozen North to the opulent, treacherous courts of Constantinople. There, he finds himself embroiled in the deadly political machinations of the Byzantine Empire, swearing to protect Empress Irene while searching for the reincarnation of his true love. A masterful blend of historical fiction, reincarnation fantasy, and high-stakes adventure, this novel stands as a testament to Haggard’s enduring storytelling prowess.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54102807314771,"sku":"4228","price":48.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260611_121415.jpg?v=1782451803"},{"product_id":"the-bravo-a-venetian-story-james-fenimore-cooper-1st-uk-edition","title":"The Bravo. A Venetian Story, James Fenimore Cooper — 1st UK Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_3f25db226aaf548e-829\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/b\u003e London, Henry Colburn and Richard Bentley, 1831\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e 3 vols., 12mo, pp. [iv], 292; [ii], 304; [ii], 298.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_3f25db226aaf548e-830\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Good. This three-volume set survives in its original drab boards with purplish cloth backstrips, an increasingly scarce and desirable state for early nineteenth-century fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e. The bindings remain reasonably tight and secure, though the exterior exhibits commensurate wear for its age and delicate publisher's construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e. The spines are noticeably sunned, stained, and rubbed, with significant wear to the original printed paper labels; portions of the title text on Volumes II and III are chipped away or completely obscured\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. The board edges and corners are heavily bumped and worn, exposing the underlying board in several places along the extremities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003e. Internally, the volumes feature intact, uncut text block edges that are naturally age-toned. Despite the external cosmetic wear and tear, the structural integrity of the set justifies its grade, offering an authentic, un-restored example of 1830s publisher's boards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_3f25db226aaf548e-831\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e This First UK Edition of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\"\u003eThe Bravo\u003c\/i\u003e was issued contemporaneously with the American edition by Carey \u0026amp; Lea. The text was printed by Henry Baylis of Fleet Street\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_3f25db226aaf548e-832\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eNotably, this set is preserved in its original publisher's drab boards with printed paper spine labels, a primary and highly fragile binding state\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e. During the nineteenth century, it was common practice for lending libraries and private collectors to discard these temporary bindings and rebind multi-volume novels in sturdier half-calf or morocco leathers. Consequently, finding an early Cooper three-decker in its original, un-restored boards, complete with its uncut text block edges, is a notable occurrence for the discerning collector.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003eMarking a striking departure from his iconic American frontier tales, James Fenimore Cooper's \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"101\"\u003eThe Bravo\u003c\/i\u003e is the first of his three European novels. Set against the gothic and shadowed backdrop of the Venetian Republic, the narrative strips away the romantic veneer of Venice to expose a corrupt, oligarchic regime ruled by the secretive Council of Three. The story follows Jacopo Frontoni, a man coerced through insidious blackmail into serving as a state assassin, a \"bravo.\" As political intrigue, murder, and ill-fated romance intertwine, Cooper delivers a biting critique of institutional tyranny and a gripping exploration of liberty, masked beneath the glittering waters and carnival masks of eighteenth-century Venice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54141833412947,"sku":"4375","price":575.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260619_121511_1.jpg?v=1782812745"},{"product_id":"the-scouring-of-the-white-horse-thomas-hughes-first-edition","title":"The Scouring of the White Horse... Thomas Hughes — First Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\" id=\"p-rc_646e9404d4be57b2-1159\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1257\"\u003ePublication:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1257 citation-end-1257\"\u003e Cambridge \u0026amp; London, Macmillan and Co., 1859\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"6,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_646e9404d4be57b2-1175\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1256 citation-end-1256\"\u003e Square 8vo, pp. xi, 228.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_646e9404d4be57b2-1160\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report:\u003c\/b\u003e Very Good\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\"\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e The publisher's original blue cloth binding remains square and sturdy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. The elaborate gilt tooling designed by Richard Doyle on the front board is exceptionally bright and unoxidised, retaining a highly attractive mid-Victorian luster\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,4\"\u003e, while the blind-stamped motif on the rear board remains sharp and clearly defined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,6\"\u003e. There is some expected shelf-wear, primarily presenting as minor rubbing and gentle fraying to the cloth at the extreme head and tail of the spine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,8\"\u003e. The text block is solid, and the fully gilt edges remain remarkably bright and unmarred. Internally, the preliminary leaves exhibit only very faint, scattered foxing, leaving the title page and imprint page clean\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,10\"\u003e. Overall, this is a highly attractive copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_646e9404d4be57b2-1161\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"9,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-1255 citation-end-1255\"\u003eFirst edition of Thomas Hughes’s celebrated novel, dated 1859\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1254 citation-end-1254\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The text is beautifully complemented by the work of renowned Victorian artist Richard Doyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4\"\u003e, featuring a beautifully detailed double-page illustrated title alongside numerous in-text wood-engraved vignettes. Printed by R. Clay in London\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,6\"\u003e, this edition was distributed widely through specific regional agents in Dublin, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Oxford, and Reading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,8\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_646e9404d4be57b2-1162\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1253 citation-end-1253\"\u003eThe volume is presented in its original blue cloth binding, famously decorated with Doyle's intricate gilt design of the Uffington White Horse surrounded by figures from English folklore\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-1252 citation-end-1252\"\u003e.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e The front endpaper remains entirely free of historical ownership signatures or bookplates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,4\"\u003e. While first editions of this work occasionally surface on the open market, finding a copy with such remarkably untarnished gilt-work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,6\"\u003e is increasingly uncommon.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_646e9404d4be57b2-1163\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003eA charming mid-Victorian novel detailing a London clerk's summer holiday participating in the traditional \"scouring\" (cleaning) of the Bronze Age Uffington White Horse in Berkshire. Part travelogue, part history, and part social commentary, Hughes's text is wonderfully brought to life by Richard Doyle's whimsical illustrations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2\"\u003e, capturing the enduring spirit of rural English festivities and folklore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54142474289491,"sku":"4381","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260619_122422_1.jpg?v=1782820083"}],"url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/collections\/historical-fiction.oembed?page=4","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}