{"product_id":"frank-g-slaughter-the-thorn-of-arimathea-1959-1st-uk-edition-hc-dj-jarrolds","title":"Frank G Slaughter The Thorn of Arimathea 1959 1st UK Edition HC DJ Jarrolds","description":"\u003cp\u003eKey Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Thorn of Arimathea\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Frank G. Slaughter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePublisher: Jarrolds Publishers Ltd, London – an imprint of the Hutchinson Group\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYear of Publication: 1959\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEdition: First UK Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFormat: Hardcover with Original Dust Jacket\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBinding: Red cloth hardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage: English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenre: Historical Fiction \/ Biblical Fiction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrinted: Great Britain by Taylor Garnett Evans \u0026amp; Co. Ltd., Watford, Herts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDust Jacket Design: Tom Dunn\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBookseller Provenance: Hall’s Book Store, Melbourne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePagination: At least 497 pages; final pagination not established from the photographs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMini Story or Hook\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrank 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdding a little Australian history to the copy is an original Hall’s Book Store, Melbourne bookseller label inside the jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1959 hardcover retaining its dust jacket:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Red cloth binding appears sound and presentable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Binding remains firm and pages are intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Pages show expected age toning but are generally clean internally.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Some foxing is present, most noticeably to the endpapers and preliminaries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original illustrated dust jacket is present and now housed in a removable protective sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Dust jacket shows age-related wear, including rubbing, marks, foxing\/discolouration, edge wear and small areas of chipping\/loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Spine remains clearly legible with title, author and Jarrolds imprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Rear jacket retains the original list of Slaughter’s earlier novels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original author photograph and biographical information remain on the rear flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Original Hall’s Book Store, Melbourne label is present on the jacket flap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Some old adhesive\/tape residue or marks are visible internally around the jacket\/endpaper area – please refer closely to photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Overall, a sound and appealing example of this 1959 first British edition with its scarce original dust jacket.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📸 The photos form part of the description – please examine them closely for condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePostage \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e📦 All items are carefully wrapped and packaged to ensure they arrive safely at their new forever home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombined postage available – contact us before purchasing for a revised invoice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eInternational shipping available on request – please message for a quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeed to Know More?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHave questions or need more photos? 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