The Pilgrim's Progress
by John Bunyan
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good Indeed
- Seller
-
BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
CA$338.42CA$304.58
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: William Pickering, 1849 . Leather. Very Good Indeed. 9" by 6". None. A beautifully bound edition of Bunyan's magnum opus, in a half crushed morocco Sotheran Bayntun-Riviere binding. This Christian allegory, first published in 1678, is often regarded as one of the most significant works of religious English literature, with antecedents in a large number of Christian devotional works, each speaking of the soul's path to Heaven.This religious allegory is sometimes cited as the first novel written in the English language.In a half crushed morocco signed binding by Sotheran Bayntun-Riviere. In a half crushed morocco signed binding. Externally, lovely. Minor handling marks to perimeters of front board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages a touch age toned, with instances of light spotting to first and last few leaves. Very Good Indeed
Reviews
(Log in or Create an Account first!)
Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 890F13
- Title
- The Pilgrim's Progress
- Author
- John Bunyan
- Illustrator
- None
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Indeed
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- William Pickering
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1849
- Size
- 9" by 6"
- Keywords
- The Pilgrim's Progress from This World, to That Which Is to Come i Christian allegory sotheran bayntun riviere Christian allegory
Terms of Sale
Rooke Books
Books are sent on approval and may be returned in like condition for any reason within 14 days of receipt. Responsibility of return to be with the purchaser.
About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
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.
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.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes: