The Pilgrim's Progress, John Bunyan, Thomas Nelson and Sons, 1898

The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan is a deeply allegorical tale of a man’s spiritual journey, written in plain, powerful prose that has resonated with readers for centuries. First published in 1678, the book follows the character Christian as he travels from his hometown, the “City of Destruction,” toward the Celestial City, encountering trials, temptations, and guiding figures along the way. Framed as a dream, Bunyan’s narrative weaves together adventure, moral challenge, and religious symbolism to reflect the inner struggles of faith. Though rooted in Puritan theology, its universal themes of hope, perseverance, and redemption have secured its place as a cornerstone of English literature.

The Pilgrim's Progress, by John Bunyan. With Sixty Illustrations by David Scott, R.S.A., and W.B. Scott; and Introduction Descriptive of the Plates by the Rev. A.L. Simpson, D.D., Derby.

Published by T. Nelson and Sons, London, Edinburgh and New York, 1898. 

A smart, very good indeed, hardback with burgundy leather spine and corners with grey linen over boards. With gilt decoration and silt titles to spine, with 2 raised bands. With light wear and a little scuffing to leather. With marbled endpapers. Soundly bound. 

With previous owner's ink stamps of 'Jas Bell' dated to 1914 - to blank front endpaper, Illustrations contents page, on some of the blank reverse sides of plates, and final text page. Could possibly be from a private reference library from the Victorian era.

Text and illustrations are bright and clean throughout. With gilt top edge.

Text in English.

xxix + 408pp + 60 Illustrations.

Weight: approximately 773g.

Dimensions: approximately 198mm high x 147mm wide x 33mm deep.