A scarce Victorian edition of Bunyan's classic Christian allegory, often cited as one of the most significant pieces of devotional literature in early modern literature. This edition is accurately printed from the first editions with notices of subsequent alterations made by Bunyan following initial publication in 1678. George Offor, celebrated English book collector, wrote the introduction to this edition. Features engraved plates (including a folding map) and facsimile material.
In good condition with the lower portion of the spine hinge split, the inner front hinge taped, the rear hinge cracked, stains, scratches and indentations to the boards, rubbed edges, spine ends and corners, some pen marks to a couple of plates, moderate foxing in places. Holding well with some very attractive additions to this classic text. Bound in an earthy morocco leather with gilt border details, spine titles and compartment ornamentation, gilt ivy-leaved dentelles and fully gilt block edges. 22 x 14 cm. Pp. [4], [v], clxviii, xii, 379.
