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c1910 Sons Of The Vikings Orkney Story by John Gunn Antique Fiction Book

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c1910 Sons Of The Vikings Orkney Story by John Gunn Antique Fiction Book

Sons Of The Vikings - An Orkney Story
By John Gunn
Published by Thomas Nelson and Sons: London c1910 (undated)
Carries The Doncaster Sunday School Prize Plate (Melbourne) Dated 1913

"Sons of the Vikings: An Orkney Story is a late-Victorian historical adventure novel by John Gunn, drawing deeply on the Norse heritage, folklore, and maritime traditions of the Orkney Islands. Set against a backdrop shaped by Viking legacy and island life, the novel blends romance, conflict, and local colour, portraying themes of loyalty, courage, and cultural inheritance. Gunn's narrative reflects the strong late-19th-century interest in regional history and identity, particularly in Scotland's northern isles, and is written in an accessible, story-driven style intended to both entertain and instruct.

This edition was published by Thomas Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh, Dublin & New York, and dates to the early 20th century (circa 1900-1910). It is handsomely bound in the publisher's original decorative blue cloth with gilt spine and upper-board titling, a striking example of Nelson's quality trade bindings of the period. The volume is illustrated with colour plates, including a vivid frontispiece, enhancing its appeal as both a literary and visual object. While foxing is present, as expected with books of this age, the illustrations and overall presentation remain attractive and intact.

Of particular interest is the documented provenance, with a finely printed Sunday School prize bookplate from Holy Trinity Sunday School, Doncaster, awarded to Frank Whittier (Fifth Class) and dated December 7th, 1913, with the label issued by the Diocesan Book Society, Melbourne. This Australian ecclesiastical provenance adds a tangible social history layer, illustrating the book's journey from British publication to early 20th-century educational use in Australia. A compelling example of illustrated Scottish fiction with colonial-era provenance, this volume would appeal especially to collectors of Victorian and Edwardian illustrated books, enthusiasts of Viking and Orkney history, and those interested in Australian Sunday School and educational prize bindings."

Light wear and scuffing to covers and spine as shown. Prize plate present. Some foxing present particularly to front of book. A nice copy of a scarce fiction title in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19.5cm x 13cm x 3.5cm - 237 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "Decorated Cloth Bindings", "Prize Plate Provenance"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and scuffing to covers and spine as shown. Prize plate present. Some foxing present particularly to front of book. A nice copy of a scarce fiction title in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: John Gunn
Publisher: Thomas Nelson and Sons: London
Year Printed: 1910
Sub-subject: English Fiction