The King's Jewel

New York: The Viking Press, 1962. Hardcover. Good/Good. Frederick T. Chapman. New York: The Viking Press, 1962. When Elfrida, the beautiful and intelligent daughter of the great English King Alfred, first set eyes on Sturla, the fierce young son of a Christian Viking warrior, he was like a wild and ruffled eagle. He had come to offer his services to Alfred. Under the influence of the royal father and daughter, in a fast-moving series of exciting adventures on sea and land, Sturla gradually develops from a primitive youth, whose main interest is in bloody battle, to a more thoughtful young man who discovers that less spectacular deeds are often of more importance. 189 pages. Ex-library copy. Dust jacket reinforced with Kraft paper and covered in mular then taped to boards. Old scotch-tape still attched to front and back boards. Dust jacket intact; top and bottom of spine scuffed and bumped, top is a little torn. Corners are a little bumped and rubbed as well. Usual scuff marks. Light green cloth boards are bumped and scraped along the edges and corners. Black illustration on cover of medieval warrior. Black lettering on spine. Back free end paper has library sleeve for cards and Date Due sheet glued on. Stamped dates go bck to 1964. Spine hinge cracked on half title page Upper part has disconnected completely although binding is still holding well. Rear spine hinge cracked as well but not separating. Half title page is ripped almost half way down near the spine. Interior clean and bright.. Hard Cover. Good/Good. Illus. by Frederick T. Chapman. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.