Almoni companion volume to Halek inscribed and with a verse of poetry by the author

Nicholson, John H.

Published by Edwards Dunlop and Co, Brisbane, 1904

About this Item

Nicholson's sequel to Halek, with lengthy inscription by the author to prelims "Ettie Baird with the author's kind regards Karom Cottage Virginia N.E. Line 9-3-11", this being followed by a verse of poetry, also in the author's hand the text of which is difficult to decipher (appears to not be in English); Very Scarce with the author's inscription; Nicholson was the son of English scholar John Nicholson, he came to Australia at 16 where he worked as a teacher; prone to visions and eccentricities he wrote poetry and allegorical prose works, of which the best known are Halek and Almoni - the author intended to write a third novel 'Lirusan' to complete a trilogy, but incorporated this latter into Almoni; b&w frontispiece block of Nicholson with tissue-guard; original illustrated maroon wrappers with 'Almoni' in embossed white lettering, newly bound in red buckram boards with gilt titling to spine, new endpapers; med-heavy foxing to prelims, text block tanned, scattered foxing, original wraps edgeworn and rubbed, o.w. Good. no dustwrapper. 286pp. 12mo. Good. Seller Inventory # 22195

Bibliographic Details

Title: Almoni companion volume to Halek inscribed ...

Publisher: Edwards Dunlop and Co, Brisbane

Publication Date: 1904

Binding: original wraps in new boards

Illustrator: b&w frontispiece with tissue-guard

Condition: Good

Edition: 1st Edition