Hm jeffery (3 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Very Good. 1st Edition. 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. H.M. Brock (Dust Jacket) (illustrator).…

Zustand: New.

hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. Publication: London, Sampson Low, Marston & Co., Ltd., [c. 1942] Formatting: 8vo, pp. [iv], 301. Condition Report: Very Good. The original red cloth binding remains remarkably vivid and clean, exhibiting unoxidised black tooling to the front board and spine without any significant shelf-wear or bumping to the extremities. The binding is secure, housing a square and tightly bound text block. The text leaves are crisp, bright, and pleasingly free from noteworthy foxing, save for some very minor, standard age-toning along the page edges. The original dust jacket is preserved in an attractive, unclipped state (retaining the 5/- net flap price) and shows only mild rubbing, faint edge-creasing, and typical light dust-soiling to the lighter rear panel, yet it retains the full vibrancy of the cover illustration. Catalogue Note: This issue is an early 5/- net cheap edition. While the title and copyright pages are undated, the rear panel of the dust jacket advertises Farnol's Murder by Nail (a title first issued in 1942), firmly dating this copy's production to the early-to-mid 1940s. The front panel features the evocative, original wrapper artwork by renowned illustrator H.M. Brock. Finding early mid-century reprints retaining their original dust jackets in such sharp, well-preserved condition is increasingly uncommon on the open market, as these editions were often heavily read and discarded. In The Happy Harvest, Jeffery Farnol masterfully weaves another captivating romance steeped in the vibrant atmosphere of early nineteenth-century England. The tranquil life of Sir Oliver Dale is unexpectedly disrupted as his two adopted children, the spirited Clia and the impulsive Robin, reach a turbulent adulthood. Amidst a backdrop of village feuds, blossoming desires, and intense rivalries, Oliver is forced to navigate the fiery emotions of his wards while simultaneously confronting his own long-buried feelings, striving to protect the fragile harmony he has spent a lifetime building. H.M. Brock (illustrator).…