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Rupert of Hentzau
by Anthony Hope
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 1925. Leather. Near Fine. 7" by 4.5". None. Anthony Hope's sequel to his popular work 'The Prisoner of Zenda', bound in full leather. Later edition. First serialised in 'The Pall Mall Magazine' in 1897. Bound in full calf. This fictional work was written by Anthony hope and is the sequel to the author's popular work 'The Prisoner of Zenda'. The work is narrated by a supporting character from the first novel and commences three years after its conclusion, being set in the same fictional kingdom of Ruritania. Bound in full calf. Externally excellent with fading to the spine, rear joint and head of the rear board and minimal shelf wear. Bookplate belonging to 'Barbara Woodburn' to the front pastedown. Internally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages with only very light age toning and the odd spot. Near Fine
Synopsis
Rupert of Hentzau is a sequel by Anthony Hope to The Prisoner of Zenda, written in 1895, but not published until 1898.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 896Z45
- Title
- Rupert of Hentzau
- Author
- Anthony Hope
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1925
- Size
- 7" by 4.5"
- Keywords
- The Prisoner of Zenda Anthony Hope Leather binding Fiction Anthony Hope
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
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BATH, Somerset
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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