1679 Facsimile of The Pilgrims Progress, John Bunyan, Rare Limited Edition, 1978

A wonderful edition of the much loved story,

THE PILGRIM'S PROGRESS.
By John Bunyan. 

A Facsimile of the 1679 Edition, reprinted 1978.

This edition of The Pilgrim's Progress is limited to 150 numbered copies throughout the world and is published on the occasion of the tercentenary celebration. It has been printed by Kingprint Ltd of Richmond, Surrey and has been fully hand-bound by John P Gray & Son Ltd of Cambridge. This copy is number 75.

This edition is reprinted from an original in the British Library. 

Published by David Paradine Developments Limited, 9 North Audley Street, London.

The book measures 11.5cm x 16.5cm, 5cm thick.

Bound in dark green Morocco leather, 5 raised bands on the spine with gilt stamped title and date. Gilt stamped Pilgrim silhouette on front board. Gilt roll along outer edges of paste downs, dark green end papers. Gilded page edges.

Condition is near fine. Appears little used, if at all. Binding still firm/tight. Two very small light scratches of the gilt on the top edge and fore edge. Leather in excellent condition. Contents unmarked, no inscriptions. Clean clear text. Housed in original dark green slipcase, in good condition, no wear.

Overall a good solid edition, well cared for. An excellent book which follows a fictional man named Christian, who leaves his sinful life and travels to the Celestial City, facing many obstacles and enemies along the way. The story represents the journey of a Christian from sin to salvation.

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