Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor (1889) R.D. Blackmore Antiquarian Cloth HC Good

Grosset & Dunlap, 1889. Antiquarian cloth bound hardcover of Lorna Doone: A Romance of Exmoor by R.D. Blackmore.

R. D. Blackmore’s classic romance tells the story of John Ridd, a young farmer from Exmoor, who seeks justice for his father’s murder and falls deeply in love with the beautiful Lorna, the captive granddaughter of a notorious family of outlaws. The romance unfolds amidst the historical backdrop of conflict within the rugged landscape of 17th-century Devon and Somerset.

Good condition. Binding slightly loose with a lean to the spine. Binding severely creased at page 223. Interior hinges worn but solidly attached. Shelf wear to the covers. Previous owner's gift inscription to the front fly leaf. Pages crisp and clean. Solid book with shelf wear.