N.Y. And London: Harper and Brothers, 1904 Hard Cover. First Edition. 5 1/4 x 7 1/2. 291 pp. Subtitled: A Tale of Love, Laughter, and Tears. Dedicated to the Countess of Darnley. contains detailed map of the Island of Jersey. Story begins in t he 1570s. Cover is exceptionally lovely: sky-blue cloth on boards. Glued embossed paper illust. of lavender and white lilacs centre front cover boardered by printed frame of fleur de lis. Gilt letter s on spine. 9 full page plate illustrations. Cover has min wear and dust soiling. Endpapers unmarked. The first letter of each new chapter is nicely illustrated. Pub in 1904 , a charming, romantic sto r y. Binding is tight. Overall cond: v. good.. F.

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Bookseller: Ghost River Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 001601
Title: A Ladder of Swords
Author: Gilbert Parker, Illustrated by The Kinneys
Book Condition: Used
Edition: F
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: N.Y. And London: Harper and Brothers, 1904
Keywords: QUEEN ELIZABETH I, SOUTHAMPTON, JERSEY ISLE, ST. BRIEUC THE KINNEYS VINTAGE BOOK HISTORICAL ROMANCE
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