The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan

Name: The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5959
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Publication: London, Elliot Stock, 1875

Formatting: Small 8vo, pp. vi, 205.

Condition Report: Fair. The book is bound in its original publisher's buff paper wrappers, which now show significant signs of wear and handling. The wrappers are moderately age-toned and spotted with foxing, with creasing and dog-earing to the corners, including a small marginal loss to the upper left corner of the rear cover. The spine is severely worn, chipped at the head and tail, and splitting entirely along the joints, leaving the underlying sewn binding threads fully exposed and loose. The untrimmed text block edges are darkened, and while the interior pages exhibit moderate age-toning and occasional light foxing, the text itself remains entirely legible and intact.

Catalogue Note: This is a Victorian facsimile reproduction of the highly sought-after first edition of John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress, originally published in 1678 by Nath. Ponder.

The publisher went to painstaking lengths to ensure historical accuracy, aiming for an "absolute reproduction". To achieve this, the typography was cast from surviving 1720 moulds of the original Dutch type used for the seventeenth-century issue, and it was printed on bespoke paper specifically manufactured to imitate the texture and appearance of the original run.

This copy survives in its original, albeit delicate, paper wrappers. While modern print-on-demand copies and later reproductions of this work are ubiquitous, authentic surviving Victorian facsimiles in their fragile original paper bindings are distinctly uncommon on the open market.

Arguably the most famous and influential Christian allegory ever written, John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress follows the arduous journey of Christian as he flees the City of Destruction in search of the Celestial City. Along the way, he encounters a vivid cast of characters, including Mr. Worldly Wiseman, Faithful, and the terrifying Apollyon, while navigating treacherous landscapes like the Slough of Despond and the alluring traps of Vanity Fair. A cornerstone of English literature, Bunyan’s enduring masterpiece remains a profound meditation on faith, perseverance, and the human condition.

Book Condition: Fair

Book Authors: John Bunyan

Book Publisher: Elliot Stock

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Religious & Spiritual Fiction

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Signed: No

Book Pages: 205

Book Publication Year: 1875

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Book Binding: Paper Wrappers

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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