Guy Thorne [Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull] — And It Came to Pass

London, Jarrold & Sons, 1916 . First edition. Cloth. An exceptionally scarce, first edition of this novel surrounding ideas of religion in society, written by Guy Thorne. First edition, in the publisher's original smart cloth binding. Very scarce. Dated using Jisc, from copies held at the British Library. Written by Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull under the pseudonym Guy Thorne. Gull was a prominent English journalist and novelist, best known for his Christian novel 'When It Was Dark&apos.'And It Came To Pass' has similar religious themes to 'When It Was Dark', containing ideas of miracles, religious figures and exploring the influence of religion on society. Loosely inserted is the original publisher's advertisement for this book, with a brightly coloured image and a description of the work, with a page of 'New and Important Books' from the publisher.Previous owner's ink inscription of Wilfred Granville. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, very smart, with light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and the occasional mark. Light rubbing to the spine. Front hinge slightly strained but holding firm. Age toning to endpapers, with a previous owner's ink inscription to the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean, with light spotting to the fore edge and to the first and last pages. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .