The Young Carthaginian; a Story of the Times of Hannibal

Henty, G. A.

Published by Blackie & Son 0, 49 & 50 Old Bailey, London

About this Item

Undated Edition (1887 - 1890). Thrilling, action packed adventure in the time of the Punic Wars between Carthage and Rome. With 12 Full Page B&W Illustrations by C. J. Staniland. Frontis shows "Malchus brought before the Roman General." Brown cloth cover with bright Gilt lettering, border and portrait medallion tin top corner. Gilt simple decoration and ground to lettering on spine. A frieze depicting cavalry combat covers bottom half of front and spine. Bevelled Edges, Page edges Olive. Original blue/black endpapers. Preliminary list of Henty Books. Undated Title Page. 384 Pages + 32 Page publisher's catalogue of book for young people. 7 1/2" Tall. Slight edgewear, hinges sound. No inscriptions except a tiny old penciled price 1/- on rear of free endpaper. Pages in very nice clean condition. First Edition for this book was in 1887. Size: 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 006432

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Young Carthaginian; a Story of the Times...

Publisher: Blackie & Son 0, 49 & 50 Old Bailey, London

Binding: Decorative Cloth

Illustrator: Staniland, C. J.

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket