1909 Scarce First Edition - The Amethyst Cross by Fergus Hume, Illustrated
Author: Fergus Hume. Illustrated by C. Dudley Tennant.
Title: The Amethyst Cross.
Publisher: London, New York, Toronto & Melbourne, Cassell and Company, Limited, 1909. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7.5 x 5.5 inches.
Pages: 304 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good original publisher’s blue cloth with an elaborate illustrated front cover and gilt lettering on the spine (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Good content (tight, some foxing mainly on the preliminary and last pages - as shown, few small chips to the outer pages margins without affecting the text - as shown).
Illustrations: Beautifully illustrated with a colored frontispiece by C. Dudley Tennant. The artwork captures a dramatic moment in the novel, adding to its collectible charm.
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies for sale worldwide).
The book: A rare and beautifully illustrated First edition of The Amethyst Cross, a thrilling mystery novel by Fergus Hume, the famed author of The Mystery of a Hansom Cab. First published in 1909, this novel weaves intrigue, deception, and hidden secrets surrounding the enigmatic Amethyst Cross. Hume’s masterful storytelling and Tennant’s evocative frontispiece illustration make this a fascinating addition to any collection of classic mystery fiction.
The author: Fergus Hume (1859–1932) was a British-born novelist who became widely known for The Mystery of a Hansom Cab (1886), which was a phenomenal success and helped establish the modern detective genre. Throughout his career, he wrote numerous mystery and adventure novels, often featuring elaborate plots and unexpected twists.
The illustrator: Charles Dudley Tennant (1867–1952) was a British artist and illustrator known for his work in early 20th-century fiction. His detailed and atmospheric illustrations added depth to the narratives he depicted, making books like The Amethyst Cross even more visually captivating.