Jack London Books Appraisal

A Son of the Sun by Jack London (Mills & Boon Edition)

This is a vintage hardcover book titled 'A Son of the Sun' by the renowned American novelist Jack London. This specific copy is a UK edition published by Mills & Boon, Limited, located at 49 Rupert Street, London, W. The title page identifies London as the author of 'The Valley of the Moon' and 'When God Laughs.' Based on the publisher's address and the titles listed, this volume likely dates to the early 20th century, specifically between 1913 and 1920. Physically, the book features cream-toned, medium-weight paper with black typographical printing in a serif font styles typical of the Edwardian and post-Edwardian eras. Significant foxing and tanning are visible on the paper, indicating oxidative damage and high acid content typical for trade editions of this age. The gutter shows mild strain but remains intact. To the left, a partial view of a series list or library catalog suggests this might be part of a 'Cheap Edition' or 'Popular Library' series, which were common promotional formats used by Mills & Boon during this period. There are no visible signatures or contemporary owner marks on the shown page, but the overall patina suggests a well-aged, authentic historical artifact of early 20th-century adventure literature.