Saxon Studies, Julian Hawthorne — 1st Edition

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Saxon Studies, Julian Hawthorne — 1st Edition

Name: Saxon Studies, Julian Hawthorne — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6444
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Publication: London, Strahan & Co., Publishers, 1876

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [xii], 472.

Condition Report: Good (Ex-Library). Bound in the original publisher's brown cloth with elaborate gilt lettering to the spine and upper board alongside black and blind-stamped decorative tooling, the volume remains structurally sound but exhibits noticeable wear indicative of its age and institutional history. The boards show moderate rubbing to the extremities, with bumping and minor fraying at the head and tail of the spine, as well as slightly softened corners. The binding itself remains robust and satisfyingly tight. The top edge retains a faded gilt finish, while the fore-edge and bottom edge display characteristic age-toning and mild foxing. Internally, the text block is generally bright with only occasional light spotting; however, the preliminary pages bear noticeable institutional ink stamps and accession numbers from the County Borough of Southport Public Library Reference Department, which firmly caps the antiquarian grade.

Catalogue Note: This is the First UK Edition of the author's notable sociological travelogue, issued in London concurrently with the American edition. The volume is presented in its original primary publisher's cloth, prominently featuring an "Anchora Spei" (Anchor of Hope) device on the upper board and title page.

While the text bears clear institutional provenance from the Southport Public Library, original nineteenth-century cloth copies of Hawthorne’s non-fiction works are increasingly uncommon on the open market, with most surviving examples often heavily restored, rebound, or discarded.

This copy remains true to its original Victorian presentation.

In Saxon Studies, Julian Hawthorne, son of the legendary American novelist Nathaniel Hawthorne, offers a piercing, idiosyncratic, and often controversial examination of life in Dresden and the broader Saxon culture. Having lived in Germany for several years, Hawthorne compiled his acute observations and social critiques into a series of essays that first appeared in The Contemporary Review before being gathered in this volume. Blending sharp wit, sociological analysis, and a distinctly American perspective, the work provides a fascinating nineteenth-century window into German character, daily life, and customs, completely unfiltered by the conventions of romanticized Victorian travelogues.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Julian Hawthorne

Book Publisher: Strahan & Co., Publishers

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Travel, Exploration & Adventure

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 472

Book Publication Year: 1876

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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