Robert Hugh Benson — The Dawn of All

London, Hutchinson & Co. 1911. First edition. Cloth. A bright first edition, first impression of this science fiction work by the priest and writer Robert Hugh Benson. The first edition, first impression of this uncommon work in the publisher's original cloth binding. Robert Hugh Benson (1871-1914) was an English Catholic priest and a prolific author. Though his literary work encompassed many genres, he was best known for writing the dystopian novel Lord of the World.This utopian science fiction novel explores a future which features the invention of airships and in which Catholicism is adopted by all. Thirty-two pages of publisher's advertisements to the rear. Undated, dated from the advertisements. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally smart, though darkened to the spine with light shelf wear to the joints and extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .