Description
1956 edition. Dust jacket has moderate wear and small tears along the sides. Bottom has a large tear. Hardcover itself is in good condition and has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved 1956 edition of “Hillingdon Hall” by R.S. Surtees offers a delightful glimpse into the golden age of English sporting novels. Surtees, a renowned 19th-century writer, was celebrated for his humorous depictions of the English country life and the world of fox hunting. “Hillingdon Hall” is considered one of his finest works, following the misadventures of the eccentric Squire Hillingdon and his hapless guests during a hunting season. With its witty dialogue and vivid descriptions of rural England, this novel is a cherished classic for lovers of English literature and sporting fiction. Despite the wear on the dust jacket, the hardcover itself is in good condition, ensuring that this vintage copy will be a prized addition to any collector’s library.
