G. A. Henty 1832-1902: A Bibliographical Study, Peter Newbolt — 1st Edition

£150.00

G. A. Henty 1832-1902: A Bibliographical Study, Peter Newbolt — 1st Edition

Name: G. A. Henty 1832-1902: A Bibliographical Study, Peter Newbolt — 1st Edition
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Publication: Aldershot, Scolar Press, 1996

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xv, 710.

Condition Report: Near Fine. This copy remains in superb, highly collectible condition. The binding is remarkably tight and square, showing no evidence of leaning or structural fatigue. The page block is pristine, with the visible leaves remaining crisp and entirely free from foxing or tonal degradation. The original dust jacket is equally impressive, retaining its deep blue high-gloss finish with only the most marginal hints of superficial shelf-wear to the extreme edges. It is a brilliant, firmly bound, and impeccably preserved example.

Catalogue Note: This is the definitive first edition of Peter Newbolt’s exhaustive bibliography on the works of G.A. Henty. The volume provides unparalleled insight not only into Henty's publishing history but also into the broader landscape of late-Victorian book production, binding design, and illustration.

As a cornerstone reference work for dealers, collectors, and institutional libraries, true first editions in this condition, complete with the original dust jacket, have become increasingly scarce on the open market, making this an essential acquisition for the serious bibliophile.

An indispensable resource for literature collectors and historians alike, Peter Newbolt's G. A. Henty 1832-1902 is the authoritative bibliographical study of George Alfred Henty's extensive catalogue. Moving far beyond a simple checklist, Newbolt provides detailed histories of Henty’s British editions, publishers, illustrators, and designers, alongside comprehensive notes on the production methods used to create his iconic books. Whether you are actively building a Henty collection or studying the evolution of Victorian children’s literature and commercial book production, this monumental study stands as the ultimate benchmark.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Peter Newbolt

Book Publisher: Scolar Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: History

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 725

Book Publication Year: 1996

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Cambridge, United Kingdom

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