The Sowers of the Thunder, Robert E. Howard — 1st Edition

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The Sowers of the Thunder, Robert E. Howard — 1st Edition

Name: The Sowers of the Thunder, Robert E. Howard — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
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Publication: West Kingston, Rhode Island, Donald M. Grant, 1973

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 285.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume remains tightly bound in its original tan cloth, which is bright, clean, and largely free of shelf-wear, retaining the crispness of the black stamped Krenkel illustration on the front board. The spine is uncreased with sharp ends, and the hinges remain perfectly solid. The text block is exceptionally clean, with bright, unmarked pages and only a whisper of age-toning to the top edge. It is housed in a dust jacket that displays striking colour retention to the black and red panels, exhibiting only marginal rubbing to the extremities and slight surface scuffing to the gloss finish, now preserved in an archival protective sleeve.

Catalogue Note: This is a true first edition, first printing, one of a limited press run of only 2,509 copies, of the author's acclaimed collection of historical adventures.

The volume is profusely illustrated by Hugo Award-winning artist Roy G. Krenkel, whose sweeping, dynamic line work and dramatic colour frontispiece perfectly capture the brutal essence of the prose.

Notably, this collection contains "The Shadow of the Vulture," a story of considerable significance to fantasy enthusiasts as it features the original, historical introduction of the fiery female warrior "Red Sonya" of Rogatino, who later inspired the iconic

Tight and clean first printings from this limited run remain highly sought after by collectors.

Set against the sprawling, blood-soaked backdrop of the Crusades and the expanding empires of the East, these four historical adventure stories showcase Robert E. Howard’s unmatched talent for visceral action and dark tragedy. Delving into a shadow-world of savage hordes, desperate kings, and tapestried intrigue, the tales reflect the brutal realism and atmospheric intensity of Howard at his most sombre. Capturing the author in his darkest mood, the collection also notably features the debut of the legendary Red Sonya, making it a masterful cornerstone of historical pulp fiction.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Robert E. Howard

Book Publisher: Donald M. Grant

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 285

Book Publication Year: 1973

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Roy G. Krenkel

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: West Kingston, Rhode Island, United States

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