Martin Hyde, the Duke’s Messenger

Masefield, John (illus. T. C. Dugdale)

£80.00

After his father’s death in 1685, 12-year-old Martin goes to London to live with his uncle. Through circumstances he becomes messenger for James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, as the Duke garners support for his claim to succede Charles II as King of England. With 16 b/w plates.

1 in stock

Publisher
Wells Gardner, Darton and Co
Publisher City
London
Year
1910
Edition
1st
Format
h/b
Author
Masefield, John (illus. T. C. Dugdale)
SKU
IYC131997
Categories
Condition
Very good, 1st edition, no d/j, green buckram boards, black/cream image & gilt impressed titling cover and spine (small water-stain on back); text block firm, untrimmed pages unmarked but a little foxing on edges (top edges gilt); endpapers a little sunned; otherwise v.g. condition.
Size
8vo: crown (200 x 140 / 8" x 5_")
Page Count
303
ISBN