Rare "Tom Brown's School Days" Thomas Hughes

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This is a deluxe edition by Porter & Coates with gold gilt title on the spine and floral design cover, plus a green ribbon bookmark still intact. It includes a preface "To the Sixth English Edition" and we believe it dates to the 1880's or 90's. Originally published mid-century, the author also wrote "Tom Brown at Oxford" and this book is sometimes found titled "Tom Brown's School Days at Rugby". It has yellowing and brittleness common with books of this vintage and quality of paper used. The title page has come loose but the tissue protecting the front illustration titled "The Night Fag" is still in place. 239 pages plus 16 pages listing Porter & Coates additional publications, it's a story of bullying and the English school system. The preface is an interesting commentary relating to a letter from a friend regarding the bullying problem, with recommendations. Shipping USPS Media Mail - $2.50, Priority Mail - $5.

Item ID: 0426-0936