Author: H. Rider Haggard
Title: King Solomon&Apos;S Mines
Description: London, Cassell & Company, Limited, 1907 . Cloth. An uncommon illustrated edition of this exciting adventure novel by H. Rider Haggard, with plates by Russell Flint. Bound in the publisher's original pictorial cloth. A revised, illustrated edition of the work. First published in 1885. King Solomon's Mines is a thrilling adventure novel that tells the story of an expedition through an untrodden region of Africa. Sir Henry Rider Haggard was a British writer specialising in romantic adventure novels often set in exotic settings, predominantly Africa, and is considered the father of the 'lost world' literary genre. This work, in particular, is considered one of the earliest examples of the genre. Illustrated by Scottish artist and illustrator, Russell Flint, who was best known for his watercolour paintings. With thirty-two illustrations. Collated, complete. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Externally, excellent, with light marking to the rear board and a little bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Light spotting to the fore edge. Front hinge is strained, with cords visible. Jarrold & Son blindstamp to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with the odd spot. Small tear and tide mark to the folding map. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Russell Flint. Very Good Indeed .

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