Moonfleet
J. Meade Falkner
1899
Edward Arnold
Second Edition
8vo
Description:
The second edition of Falkner's classic smuggling adventure.
Set in the mid-eighteenth century on the Dorset coast, the story follows young John Trenchard as he becomes embroiled in the dangerous activities of local smugglers and the hunt for a legendary lost diamond. The book is widely noted for its atmospheric depiction of the English seaside and its careful blend of historical detail with folklore.
Condition:
Fair/Good Condition. Red cloth with coat of arms vignette to front board and gilt titles to spine. Front end paper is pasted down to front pastedown. Binding is firm and pages are lightly tanned. More tanning to half-title. Boards have some wear with marking to spine and front board top right corner. Light holing to front board as pictured. Fraying to spine ends. Light tanning to spine. Light bumping to corners.
Moonfleet
J. Meade Falkner
1899
Edward Arnold
Second Edition
8vo
Description:
The second edition of Falkner's classic smuggling adventure.
Set in the mid-eighteenth century on the Dorset coast, the story follows young John Trenchard as he becomes embroiled in the dangerous activities of local smugglers and the hunt for a legendary lost diamond. The book is widely noted for its atmospheric depiction of the English seaside and its careful blend of historical detail with folklore.
Condition:
Fair/Good Condition. Red cloth with coat of arms vignette to front board and gilt titles to spine. Front end paper is pasted down to front pastedown. Binding is firm and pages are lightly tanned. More tanning to half-title. Boards have some wear with marking to spine and front board top right corner. Light holing to front board as pictured. Fraying to spine ends. Light tanning to spine. Light bumping to corners.
