Moon of Israel: A Tale of the Exodus, H. Rider Haggard — 1st Edition

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Moon of Israel: A Tale of the Exodus, H. Rider Haggard — 1st Edition

Name: Moon of Israel: A Tale of the Exodus, H. Rider Haggard — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6065
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Publication: London, John Murray, 1918

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xii, 328, [8].

Condition Report: Very Good. The original publisher's blue cloth binding remains remarkably firm and square, exhibiting only light, routine shelf-wear to the extremities and faint rubbing at the spine ends. The boards themselves are clean, with the black-stamped panelling and lettering remaining notably crisp and unrubbed. The text block is structurally sound with secure, uncracked hinges. Internally, the pages present nicely; however, typical age-related spotting and scattered foxing are present across the preliminary leaves, title page, and text block edges, occasionally encroaching into the margins. Overall, a highly pleasing, unsophisticated survivor of a wartime production.

Catalogue Note: This is a true First Edition of Haggard's historical romance, identifiable as an early mixed state variant. It retains the established typographical misprint on page 55 indicative of the earliest sheets, while the error on page 210 appears to have been corrected.

Bound in the publisher's original blue cloth, the volume reflects the austere publishing standards of late World War I.

While Haggard's works are widely collected, first editions from this specific period in such tight, unrestored condition without severe spine lean or structural compromise have become increasingly uncommon on the open market.

Set against the sweeping, sun-drenched backdrop of ancient Egypt, Moon of Israel reimagines the biblical Exodus through the eyes of Ana, an Egyptian scribe. Haggard seamlessly intertwines historical grandeur with his trademark adventure, exploring the monumental clash between a rigid, unyielding Pharaoh and the captive Israelites. At the heart of the narrative lies a forbidden romance that tests loyalties and beliefs, culminating in a powerful tale of divine retribution, political intrigue, and tragedy.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: H. Rider Haggard

Book Publisher: John Murray

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 328

Book Publication Year: 1918

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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