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    By Chas. W. Hattersley
    London   The Religious Tract Society
    8" by 5.5" 262, [10]pp
    The first edition, first printing of C. W. Hattersley's adventure fiction book for boys from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
    By Chas. W. Hattersley

    1913 An English Boy's Life and Adventures in Uganda

    London   The Religious Tract Society
    8" by 5.5" 262, [10]pp
    The first edition, first printing of C. W. Hattersley's adventure fiction book for boys from the early twentieth century with illustrations.
    £38.00
    : 0.75kgs / : 829W6
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    Description

    First Edition, Publishers' Original Binding, Uncommon

    First edition, first printing of An English Boy's Life and Adventures in Uganda by Chas. W. Hattersley in the original publisher's cloth binding and illustrations.

    With the author's note in which he describes the inspiration for the novel. His young son lived in Uganda and frequently sent letter's describing his life. He has used these letters as the basis of the novel with fictionalised aspects included. 

    With eleven plates, three of which are in colour. 

    Prize book with ink inscription to the first free endpaper from 1916. Transcribed:
    Cyril Duncan Fairbairn
    St Silas Church Choir
    2nd Prize for attendance,
    Christmas 1916
    C. H. E. Freeman. Vicar.

    Condition

    In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, very smart. Some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. The rear board is slightly faded. The hinges are starting but firm. Some spotting to the fore edge. Prior owner's ink inscription to the first free endpaper dated 1916. Internally, generally firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean.

    Very Good

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