The Fool Beloved, Jeffery Farnol — 1st Edition

£27.50

The Fool Beloved, Jeffery Farnol — 1st Edition

Name: The Fool Beloved, Jeffery Farnol — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4107-RM-F-VG-10
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Publication: London, Sampson Low, Marston & Co., Ltd., 1949

Formatting: 8vo. pp. 293

Condition Report: Very Good. Original red cloth binding remains remarkably tight, square, and bright, featuring sharp, unrubbed black lettering and decorative paneling to the front board and spine. The boards show virtually no shelf-wear, with only the faintest hint of bruising to the extreme spine tips. Internally, the text block is securely bound and free of prior ownership signatures or notable blemishes. The pages themselves are clean, though the text block edges exhibit the mild, uniform age-toning typical of post-war paper stock. The original illustrated dust jacket remains highly attractive, retaining bright, unfaded colours to the front panel. It shows only modest signs of handling, primarily consisting of minor rubbing and shallow nicks along the top and bottom edges, alongside some light surface dustiness to the white background of the rear panel.

Catalogue Note: A true first edition, first impression, greatly enhanced by the presence of its original dust jacket. The front panel artwork, depicting a dramatic encounter involving a jester, a lady, and swordsmen, is signed in the plate by the notable illustrator H.M. Brock, perfectly capturing the swashbuckling essence of Farnol's narrative.

Though Jeffery Farnol was a prolific and highly successful author during his lifetime, post-war titles such as this are often found heavily worn or lacking their original wrappers entirely. Finding a copy that retains such a bright and well-preserved dust jacket makes it an excellent addition to a collection of vintage historical romance or adventure fiction.

Set against a vivid backdrop of historical intrigue and dashing adventure, The Fool Beloved delivers another quintessential Jeffery Farnol romance. Bursting with daring escapes, clashing steel, and a vibrant cast of characters—chief among them the enigmatic titular 'fool'—the novel weaves a captivating tale of loyalty, hidden identities, and enduring love. Farnol's distinctive prose, celebrated for its energetic pacing and charmingly archaic flair, effortlessly transports the reader to a bygone era of chivalry, high drama, and romantic destiny.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Jeffery Farnol

Book Publisher: Sampson Low, Marston & Co

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Romance

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 293

Book Publication Year: 1949

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: H.M. Brock (Dust Jacket)

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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Condition	Description
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