{"product_id":"1901-a-kentucky-cardinal-and-aftermath-by-james-lane-allen-macmillan-co-london-beautifully-illustrated-throughout-by-hugh-thomson","title":"1901 A Kentucky Cardinal and Aftermath by James Lane Allen \/ Macmillan \u0026 Co., London \/ Beautifully Illustrated Throughout by Hugh Thomson","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn excellent condition, here is a beautifully illustrated and decorated antique copy of A Kentucky Cardinal by James Lane Allen. Published in 1901 by Macmillan \u0026amp; Co., London. Wonderfully illustrated throughout by Hugh Thomson who is perhaps best know for illustrating the Peacock edition of Pride and Prejudice. The drawings and design for this novel are very similar in feel to the Austen book with ornate decorative initials and chapter headers in addition to full page illustrations (see photos). \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is an American story by the late nineteenth century novelist which reflects his childhood background in Scarlet Gate, Lexington, Kentucky. Allen was Kentucky's first important novelist. His book is set in the 1850s around a romance between a naturalist and a society girl.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside the pages are clean, bright and tightly bound. Spotting to the endpapers and the frontispiece tissue guard. Two super book plates on the front paste down and front free endpaper. All edges are shiny gilt. The book has become slightly cocked (slanted) with time but the binding is good and strong with no cracked hinges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn extremely attractive dark green cloth covered boards with ornate gilt decoration to the front and spine. All in top order, with just a small faint light mark to the spine. The gilt decoration remains sparkly bright and this copy is exceptionally eye-catching on display.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYour antique copy of A Kentucky Cardinal will be wrapped with care in tissue and ribbon and sent well packaged. I am always happy to add a gift card with a message to the parcel if desired.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFREE SHIPPING WORLDWIDE\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eH 19 cm x W 13.5 cm, 286 pages, 0.52 kg. I dispatch worldwide daily from the UK. (There are just a very few countries which I am unable to ship to).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e* If you would prefer for your book not to be decoratively wrapped but sent simply in the full protective packaging, please add a note to the order.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMy latest news and updates can be found on Instagram @bumperboxofdelights.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39436349866136,"sku":"","price":114.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0351\/1068\/2669\/files\/20260311-145212_1.jpg?v=1773339985","url":"https:\/\/bumperboxofdelights.com\/en-nl\/products\/1901-a-kentucky-cardinal-and-aftermath-by-james-lane-allen-macmillan-co-london-beautifully-illustrated-throughout-by-hugh-thomson","provider":"Bumper Box of Delights Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}