Author: R. D. Blackmore [Richard Doddridge Blackmore]
Title: Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor
Description: London, W. &. R. Chambers Ltd. 1911 . Cloth. A highly illustrated copy of R. D. Blackmore's historical romance novel set in Devon and Somerset in the 17th century. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial cloth.Dated using Jisc from copies of the work held at the British Library. First thus, with the illustrations by Gordon Browne to accompany the text. Written by English novelist Richard Doddridge Blackmore, noted as one of the most famous novelist in England in the late nineteenth century. 'Lorna Doone' was first published in 1869, selling just 300 out of 500 copies. It was then published the following year in an inexpensive, singular volume, and became widely popular. The novel is set in the late 17th century in Devon and Somerset, around Exmoor, and it tells the story of Lorna Doone, her romance and her interesting family history. With twelve coloured plated and numerous black-and-white vignettes throughout. Collated, complete.Ink inscription of 'To Annie Lardine, Christmas 1911&apos. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally, generally smart, with light rubbing to the extremities and joints. Slight bumping to the extremities and to the head and tail of the spine. The odd mark to the cloth. Fading to the spine. Hinges are slightly strained but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Ink inscription to the verso of the title page. Very Good . Ill.: Gordon Browne. Very Good .

Keywords: R. D. Blackmore Lorna Doone illustrated gordon browne Lorna Doone fiction romance Gordon Browne


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