Author: Jingo Jones, M.P.
Title: The Sack of London by the Highland Host: A Romance of the Period
Description: London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co, 1900. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this unusual science fiction novel, following a Scots clan who march on London in response to an unflattering 'Punch' cartoon. A 'future war' tale, in which thirty-thousand highlanders march on London, aided by explosive devices, in response to an unflattering caricature published in Punch magazine.A real cartoon inspired the work, published in the 17th January 1900 issue of Punch.Published under the pseudonym of Jingo Jones, M.P. Though his identity was never revealed, conjecture at the time suggested the author may really have been an M.P. at the time of publication.With the inscription of George Jonker to the half title. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. The odd spot to text block fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to half title. Pages bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Highlanders Punch future war jingo jones Punch None
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Title: The Sack of London by the Highland Host: A Romance of the Period
Description: London, Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent & Co, 1900. First edition. Cloth. The first edition of this unusual science fiction novel, following a Scots clan who march on London in response to an unflattering 'Punch' cartoon. A 'future war' tale, in which thirty-thousand highlanders march on London, aided by explosive devices, in response to an unflattering caricature published in Punch magazine.A real cartoon inspired the work, published in the 17th January 1900 issue of Punch.Published under the pseudonym of Jingo Jones, M.P. Though his identity was never revealed, conjecture at the time suggested the author may really have been an M.P. at the time of publication.With the inscription of George Jonker to the half title. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, otherwise externally excellent. The odd spot to text block fore edge. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to half title. Pages bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Highlanders Punch future war jingo jones Punch None
Price: GBP 140.00 = appr. US$ 199.92 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 862F15
- Book number: 862F15
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