The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan

Name: The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6912
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Publication: London, Ducimus Books Limited, 1975

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 205.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The book remains tightly bound in its original brown cloth boards, which are remarkably clean and well-preserved with only the faintest suggestion of bumping to the spine ends. The gilt lettering to the spine remains bright and unoxidized. Internally, the pages are crisp, bright, and free from foxing, making for an exceptionally clean text block. The dust jacket is in very good condition, largely intact with mild dust-dulling and some faint edge-wear, retaining its original £3.50 net printed price on the front flap.

Catalogue Note: This is a 1975 combined facsimile edition of John Bunyan’s celebrated allegorical work, reproducing the first editions of Part 1 (1678) and Part 2 (1684). Published by Ducimus Books Limited and reproduced by Kingprint Limited, this volume faithfully captures the typography, layout, and original title pages of the 17th-century printings.

Facsimiles of this quality are uncommon on the open market, particularly when retaining their original dust jackets in such well-preserved condition. The volume serves as an excellent reference piece for both collectors and scholars interested in the structural presentation of Bunyan's classic.

Next to the Bible, The Pilgrim's Progress is arguably the most widely read and translated book in the English language. This powerful Christian allegory follows the journey of Christian, an everyman protagonist, as he travels from the City of Destruction to the Celestial City. Along the way, he encounters a vivid cast of characters and overcomes both physical and spiritual obstacles representing the trials of faith. Bunyan's timeless narrative remains a cornerstone of English literature and religious thought.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: John Bunyan

Book Publisher: Ducimus Books Limited

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction

Book edition:

Signed: No

Book Pages: 205

Book Publication Year: 1975

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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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