Author: Pierce Egan
Title: Edward the Black Prince; or, a Tale of the Feudal Times
Description: London, E. Harrison, c1870. Cloth. A scarce copy of this tale, originally published as a series of Penny Dreadfuls circa 1855, with illustrations. Scarce work. Originally published weekly as a Penny Dreadful circa 1855. Illustrated with a frontispiece and thirty-five full page images. An exciting adventure tale following Edward the Black Prince as he visits the Queen, woos young Joan, competes in a tournament, rescues his father, and heads into battle. Written by Pierce Egan, a British journalist, sportswriter, and writer on popular culture. In the original quarter green cloth with pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, sound with rubbing and light chipping resulting in light loss to the extremities. Hinges failed with textblock detached from the binding. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd spot and light age toning to the extremities. Good Only . Ill.: Not Stated. Good Only .

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