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Alcock, Deborah : The Spanish Brothers: A Tale of the Sixteenth Century

T. Nelson and Sons, London, 1891

1891. Hardcover. This appears to be a first edition. THIS IS THE 1891 ISSUE, NOT A FACSIMILE OR MORE RECENT REPRINT. Redish brown cloth, decorative red and black pictorial design, gilt lettering and decorative spine, black lettering, beveled boards, ornate design in blind on back cover. First title page has illustration with tissue guard; 412 pages plus four pages of ads at end of text block not paginated. Condition: Binding has light edge wear; minor wear to corners (two of them lightly bumped); edges age darken with light old humidity stains; light wrinkling to preliminaries; former owner's name and date (1915) in pencil on first free endpaper; rear free endpaper has crease (several pages at end of text block the same); lightly age toned; else overall Very Good. Gilt on binding is bright. Free of cracks, tears to hinges. Free of writing/notations in text, stickers, bookplates, and page tears. Not a former library book. A beautiful decorative binding. This is wonderful historical fiction story set in Spain in the 16th century. It addresses Protestant martyrdom during the Spanish Inquisition. The story follows the fortunes of the brothers Juan and Carlos as they face the trials and pressures of remaining true to their faith despite hardship, imprisonment, torture, and even the deaths of those dear to them. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. It will be a pleasure to serve you.. Book Condition: Very Good. Binding: Hard Cover

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