The Wanderer's Necklace, H. Rider Haggard — 1st Edition

£48.50

The Wanderer's Necklace, H. Rider Haggard — 1st Edition

Name: The Wanderer's Necklace, H. Rider Haggard — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4228
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Publication: London, Cassell and Company, Ltd, 1914.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. x, [ii], 328.

Condition Report: Very Good. Publisher's original brown cloth binding remains firm and secure, currently housed in a modern protective clear sleeve. There is minor bumping and faint rubbing to the spine extremities, alongside a few small, faint spots to the front board cloth, but the blind-stamped titles and gilt spine lettering remain clearly legible. Internally, the hinges are perfectly intact and tight without any cracking. The text block edges show typical age-related toning, yet the pages themselves remain remarkably clean and bright, completely free from the heavy foxing that often plagues volumes of this era. A well-preserved, handsome copy.

Catalogue Note: True first United Kingdom edition of Haggard’s historical fantasy, presented in the publisher's original cloth.

The book is notably enhanced by a full-colour frontispiece, which retains its protective tissue guard, and three additional black-and-white plates by the renowned illustrator A. C. Michael.

While Haggard's earlier works like King Solomon's Mines often overshadow his later publications, early twentieth-century first editions of his adventures are becoming increasingly scarce on the open market in such firmly bound, uncompromised states.

Set against the brutal and sweeping backdrop of the eighth century, The Wanderer's Necklace follows the trials of Olaf, a young Norseman forced to flee his homeland after challenging the god Odin’s demand for human sacrifice. Driven by visions of a past life and guided by the mysterious titular necklace, Olaf’s epic journey takes him from the frozen North to the opulent, treacherous courts of Constantinople. There, he finds himself embroiled in the deadly political machinations of the Byzantine Empire, swearing to protect Empress Irene while searching for the reincarnation of his true love. A masterful blend of historical fiction, reincarnation fantasy, and high-stakes adventure, this novel stands as a testament to Haggard’s enduring storytelling prowess.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: H. Rider Haggard

Book Publisher: Cassell and Company, Ltd

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Historical Fiction

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 328

Book Publication Year: 1914

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: A. C. Michael

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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