Henry Newbolt — Stories from Froissart

London, Wells, Gardner, Larton and Co. 1903. Leather. The second edition of this illustrated anthology of Froissart's historical stories for children, in full calf prize binding. The second edition of this illustrated historical short-story collection for children.In full calf prize binding for The King's School, Ottery St Mary. Illustrated throughout by Gordon Browne, including sixteen plates and numerous in-text illustrations. Collated and complete.Comprising thirteen stories from Jean Froissart's 'Chronicles', being tales focused around the Hundred Years' War, starting with the events leading up to the deposition of Edward II and recounting prominent events in western Europe up to 1400. Translated and compiled by Henry Newbolt.  In full calf prize binding for The King's School, Ottery St Mary. Externally, with rubbing to the extremities, most notably to the spine, and discolouration to the front board leather. Prize bookplate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. With age toning to the endpapers, otherwise contents are bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Gordon Browne. Good .