The Pilgrim's Progress

First Edition Thus; A Good to Very Good copy of this edition published by Silus Andrus of Hartford in 1827; This classic work of Christian allegory was first published in 1681, and is often cited as the first novel written in English. This book regarded as one of the most significant works of theological fiction, with a readership only surpassed by the Holy Bible. This copy is in good to very good condition with a square, intact, tight binding, beautiful etchings in relief to both boards, and crisp pages free from markings; the book shows moderate wear to the board edges, ends, and corners, age-spotting to the exterior text block and interior pages, spine lettering that has faded out, and a previous owners inscription to the 2nd free paper (appears to be from a husband to his wife, dated in the year of publication). Overall, a presentable and collectible copy of a work usually rebound; quite uncommon to find an early edition in it's original binding. Will ship carefully wrapped in a sturdy box.