I'd Crowns Resign, J. Maclaren Cobban — 1st Edition

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I'd Crowns Resign, J. Maclaren Cobban — 1st Edition

Name: I'd Crowns Resign, J. Maclaren Cobban — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5519
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Publication: London, John Long, 1900

Formatting: 8vo.

Condition Report: Good. The book maintains its structural integrity and readability, presenting well in its original blue cloth despite the moderate signs of wear expected of a volume of this age. The boards and spine display noticeable rubbing and bumping to the extremities, particularly at the spine head and tail, and the corners. Internally, the binding remains sound, though moderate to heavy foxing is visibly present across the preliminary leaves, title page, and the untrimmed page edges, which is typical for the paper stock of this era. The striking Art Nouveau decorative stamping on the upper board retains its sharp definition, making for an attractive and intact example overall.

Catalogue Note: First Edition. This is the true first printing of J. Maclaren Cobban's late-Victorian novel, bound in the publisher’s original blue cloth. It features a striking Art Nouveau-style design blocked in black to the front board, and the publisher's blind-stamped monogram to the rear.

Notably, this title is included in Allen J. Hubin's authoritative bibliography of Crime Fiction, lending it crossover appeal for collectors of early crime, mystery, and detective literature. As was standard for many commercial novels of its period, the volume was issued unillustrated, allowing the narrative to carry its own weight.

Copies of this first edition are exceedingly scarce on the open market today, with virtually no comparable examples readily available for contemporary collectors. This absence underscores the rarity of Cobban's early twentieth-century works in their original cloth bindings.

In I'd Crowns Resign, J. Maclaren Cobban weaves a captivating tale of late-Victorian romance and intrigue, exploring complex themes of familial loyalty, social expectation, and concealed motives. With chapters bearing evocative titles like "The Invasion of the Kirk" and "The Maternal Strategist", Cobban delivers a spirited narrative infused with subtle drama and dry wit. This compelling, hard-to-find story will appeal strongly to readers who appreciate classic British fiction with undercurrents of crime and suspense.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: J. Maclaren Cobban

Book Publisher: John Long

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1900

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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