The Lion of Flanders, Volume I

The book is bound in green cloth with minor wear visible on the edges and corners. The spine shows slight fading, and there is no dust jacket present. The pages are mildly yellowed with age, but overall, the book is intact and in good condition.

"The Lion of Flanders, Volume I" by Hendrik Conscience is a historical novel published by P. F. Collier & Son in New York. This edition features an introductory essay on Flemish and Dutch fiction by A. Schade Van Westrum, along with a frontispiece and a biographical sketch. Translated from the Flemish, this work reflects Conscience's significant contribution to Flemish literature, often credited with awakening the national consciousness of Flanders. Although the exact year of this edition is unknown, it remains a valuable piece for collectors interested in historical fiction and Flemish cultural history. The book is bound in green cloth with a simple yet elegant design, lacking a dust jacket. Its condition is generally good, with some signs of age-appropriate wear.