James Hook — Pen Owen

Edinburgh, William Blackwood, 1822 . First edition. Leather. Complete in three volumes and bound in contemporary half calf, this is the very scarce first edition of cleric James Hook's novel about a man named 'Pen Owen&apos. The very scarce first edition of this work, complete in three volumes.This work is scarce in all editions.An early 19th century novel from Church of England Cleric James Hook, following a young man named Pen, and largely told through dialogue. Hook authored a small number of novels, such as 'Percy Mallory&apos.Retaining half titles and fly-titles.Bookplate of Ian Jack to front pastedowns.Inscription to head of volume II title page. In half calf bindings, with marbled paper covered boards. Rubbing to back strips - most concentrated to heads and tails and joints - and centre of boards, with small losses of calf to board perimeters. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright. Inscription to volume II title page head. Good . Ill.: None. Good .