The Missioner 1908 E. Phillips Oppenheim Illustrated Red Cloth first edition

Condition: Good

Condition Notes: Used, acceptable condition.The cover shows general wear with edge rubbing and slight fraying to corners and spine tips. Inner pages show moderate foxing, particularly on the title and endpapers. There’s a previous owner’s name in pen inside the front cover. Binding remains secure, and all pages appear intact. Illustrations are clean and sharp.

Publication Year: 1908

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Book Title: The Missioner

Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

Features: Illustrated

Topic: Illustration

Edition: First Edition

Country of Origin: United States

This item is the 1908 first edition of The Missioner by E. Phillips Oppenheim, published by Ward, Lock & Co. Limited in London. A suspenseful and dramatic novel by one of the early 20th century’s most prolific thriller and spy fiction authors, this edition includes vintage blackandwhite illustrations and an elegant decorative red cloth binding.

E. Phillips Oppenheim was known as the "Prince of Storytellers," and this book reflects his trademark style—fastpaced plots, upperclass settings, and high intrigue.

Product Details:

• Title: The Missioner

• Author: E. Phillips Oppenheim

• Publisher: Ward, Lock & Co. Limited

• Year Published: 1908

• Format: Hardcover

• Illustrated: Yes (blackandwhite plate illustrations)

• Language: English

• Genre: Thriller / Drama / Early Spy Fiction

Design Features:

• Red cloth hardback cover with detailed gold embossed frame and title block

• Decorative stamped borders on both front and spine

• Illustrated with multiple blackandwhite scenes, including key moments in the story

• Interior publisher’s list of other Oppenheim works, adding bibliographic interest

Condition:

Used, acceptable condition – worn.
The cover shows general wear with edge rubbing and slight fraying to corners and spine tips. Inner pages show moderate foxing, particularly on the title and endpapers. There’s a previous owner’s name in pen inside the front cover. Binding remains secure, and all pages appear intact. Illustrations are clean and sharp.

About the Author:

E. Phillips Oppenheim was a British novelist renowned for his suspenseful and glamorous thrillers. Often regarded as one of the first modern spy writers, his books frequently featured international intrigue, romance, and highsociety plots—making him incredibly popular in the early 1900s.

Why Choose This Copy?

• Collectible Early Printing: Published in 1908, perfect for fans of vintage thrillers

• Charming Binding: Eyecatching red and gold design adds shelf appeal

• Illustrated Edition: Great for visual storytelling enthusiasts

• Oppenheim Fans’ Delight: A classic title from one of the genre’s earliest stars