Author: Alfred Bowker
Title: Armadin or a Tale of Old Winchester
Description: London , Sir Joseph Causton & Sons, Ltd. 1908. Cloth. An enthralling historical novel by Alfred Bowker, with monochrome plates by renowned illustrator Arthur Twidle and the scarce original dust wrapper. The second edition of this work, published in 1908. A scarce work, particularly in the original dust wrapper.The work contains three monochrome plates by Arthur Twidle, well-known for his illustrations for Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes series. Collated complete. The author, Alfred Bowker, was the Mayor of Winchester from 1897-1898 and again in 1900-01 and was heavily involved in the organisation of celebrations for King Alfred's Millenary in 1901. His locality and occupation are inspirations for this historical novel which tells an inventive account of Winchester's long history. In original blue cloth binding in the original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally, very smart and bright. Offsetting and scattered spotting to endpapers. Dust wrapper is sound with chipping and the occasional closed tear to the extremities. Handling marks to the wrap. Internally, firmly bound and pages are generally bright and clean. Scattered spotting to fore edge and top edge. Ink inscription of previous owner, dated 1908 to half title. Closed tear, approximately one inch in length to page vii and viii. Very Good . Ill.: Arthur Twidle. Very Good/Good.

Keywords: Armadin or A Tale of Old Winchester Alfred Bowker Illustrated Alfred Bowker Arthur Twidle


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