Lorna Doone | A Romance of Exmoor | Number 22 in the Children's Illustrated Classics Series

Blackmore, R. D. [Richard Doddridge Blackmore (7 June 1825 - 20 January 1900), was one of the most famous English novelists of the second half of the nineteenth century. He won acclaim for vivid descriptions and personification of the countryside, sharing with Thomas Hardy a Western England background and a strong sense of regional setting in his works]. Illustrated by Lionel Edwards 1878-1966.

Published by Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London | E. P. Dutton & Co. Inc. New York Children's Illustrated Classics Edition . 1968., 1968

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Children's Illustrated Classics edition hard back binding in publisher's original two-tone venetian red and light brown Sundour cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and to the upper panel, salmon pink and cream illustrated end papers. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¾''. Contains 493 + publisher's catalogue pp with 4 colour plates and 26 monochrome illustrations throughout. Minimal wear to the covers. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nicks to the top of the spine, tiny rubs to the corners, not price clipped, 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. CHILDREN'S & JUVENILE. Seller Inventory # 114954

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Title: Lorna Doone | A Romance of Exmoor | Number ...

Publisher: Published by J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., Aldine House, Bedford Street, London | E. P. Dutton & Co. Inc. New York Children's Illustrated Classics Edition . 1968.

Publication Date: 1968

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included