Frank G Slaughter The Thorn of Arimathea 1959 1st UK Edition HC DJ Jarrolds

Key Details

Title: The Thorn of Arimathea

Author: Frank G. Slaughter

Publisher: Jarrolds Publishers Ltd, London – an imprint of the Hutchinson Group

Year of Publication: 1959

Edition: First UK Edition

Format: Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket

Binding: Red cloth hardcover

Language: English

Genre: Historical Fiction / Biblical Fiction

Printed: Great Britain by Taylor Garnett Evans & Co. Ltd., Watford, Herts.

Dust Jacket Design: Tom Dunn

Bookseller Provenance: Hall’s Book Store, Melbourne

Pagination: At least 497 pages; final pagination not established from the photographs

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Mini Story or Hook

Set in the turbulent years following the Crucifixion, The Thorn of Arimathea follows Roman officer Quintus and the traditions surrounding Joseph of Arimathea in a sweeping story spanning Rome, Jerusalem and ancient Britain.

Frank G. Slaughter was a physician-turned-novelist whose historical, medical and biblical novels achieved a wide international readership. This 1959 Jarrolds edition is particularly attractive for collectors as it retains its original illustrated dust jacket, including the original synopsis and author photograph.

Adding a little Australian history to the copy is an original Hall’s Book Store, Melbourne bookseller label inside the jacket.

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Condition

Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes and photographs.

This is an original 1959 hardcover retaining its dust jacket:

* Red cloth binding appears sound and presentable.

* Binding remains firm and pages are intact.

* Pages show expected age toning but are generally clean internally.

* Some foxing is present, most noticeably to the endpapers and preliminaries.

* Original illustrated dust jacket is present and now housed in a removable protective sleeve.

* Dust jacket shows age-related wear, including rubbing, marks, foxing/discolouration, edge wear and small areas of chipping/loss.

* Spine remains clearly legible with title, author and Jarrolds imprint.

* Rear jacket retains the original list of Slaughter’s earlier novels.

* Original author photograph and biographical information remain on the rear flap.

* Original Hall’s Book Store, Melbourne label is present on the jacket flap.

* Some old adhesive/tape residue or marks are visible internally around the jacket/endpaper area – please refer closely to photographs.

* Overall, a sound and appealing example of this 1959 first British edition with its scarce original dust jacket.

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