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Henty, G. A.
The Dragon and the Raven.
Publisher: Blackie and Son Limited, London;
Date of Publication: 1910
Stock Code: 8635
Octavo, pp. [2], 352. Frontispiece illustration and 7 further plates. Prize binding by Bickers & Son in full polished red calf, with 5 raised bands, black label with gilt titles to spine, and gilt decoration to compartments; gilt border to boards and board edges with gilt armorial of Royal Masonic School to upper board and in blind border to turn-ins. All edges marbled; marbled endpapers. Minor surface loss to joints which are just starting; prize bookplate to pdep. A clean, neat copy; Very Good condition. Set in the early days of King Alfred’s reign, the young hero has to protect his land against the invading Danes. Handsome prize binding; undated but contemporary bookplate dated 1911. £40.00