Antique 1902 Beric the Briton G A Henty Charles Scribner’s Sons Roman Invasion
by G. A. Henty
$80 · Offered by eBay · No longer available
Up for sale is an authentic, 1902 antique copy of "Beric the Briton" by historical adventure author G.A. Henty. This collectible turn-of-the-century volume features a decorative red cloth hardcover with striking stamped black and green sword-and-shield cover art, complete with 12 full-page vintage illustrations by W. Parkinson. Title: Beric the Briton: A Story of the Roman Invasion Author: G.A. Henty Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons, New York Age: Antique 1902 Printing (124 years old) Condition Notes: Cover/Spine: Showing moderate shelf wear, light corner rubbing, and softening at the spine ends. The spine has typical sun-fading but titles remain clear. Interior: Features an early vintage pencil signature ("W. Alexander") on the front flyleaf. There is a historic water stain on the top corner of the front endpapers (visible in photos; does not reach text). Pages are clean with mild age-toning. Binding: Intact, complete, and structurally sound.
- Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
- Year: 1902
- Binding: Hardcover
- Condition: Good
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