The Ballad of the White Horse by G. K. Chesterton, hand-bound in genuine leather by LeatheredLines. G. K. Chesterton's 1911 epic poem tells of King Alfred the Great, defeated and in hiding from the invading Danes, who gathers the scattered chiefs of Wessex for a final stand at the Battle of Ethandun. Full of ringing verse and Chesterton's love of paradox and faith, it was a favourite of soldiers in both world wars. A stirring ballad of courage against the odds.
About this leather-bound edition
Each copy is bound by hand in genuine leather over sturdy boards, with decorative tooling and gold-tone foil lettering on the spine. Natural variation in grain, shade and foil impression is part of the character of every handmade book, so no two copies are exactly alike.
The thickness and weight of the finished book depend on the length of this particular title. Longer works make a noticeably thicker volume, while shorter works are slimmer.
Edition details
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Title: The Ballad of the White Horse
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Author: G. K. Chesterton
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Binding: Hand-bound genuine leather, gold-tone foil spine lettering
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Thickness: Varies by title, depending on the length of the book
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Language: English
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Genre: Poetry
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Condition: New
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Production: Made to order
A handsome way to keep a classic on your shelf for good, and a thoughtful gift for readers, students and collectors.
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Made to order: please allow approximately 15–25 business days for binding and finishing before dispatch. Ships with tracking to the US and UK.
This is a newly produced leather-bound edition, not an antique or original first edition. Because each copy is finished by hand, minor variations from the photographs are normal.
