{"product_id":"the-great-axe-bretwalda-first-edition-philip-ketchum-hardcover-1955","title":"The Great Axe Bretwalda, First Edition, Philip Ketchum Hardcover 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage hardcover is The Great Axe Bretwalda by Philip Ketchum, a dramatic historical novel set in early Anglo-Saxon England. Originally published in 1955, the story follows Alfred the Great and the struggle to defend his kingdom, blending historical detail with vivid storytelling that made Ketchum a staple of mid-century historical fiction for young readers. The bold illustrated cover adds strong visual appeal, making this an especially striking piece for collectors of vintage children’s literature or early medieval history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a former library copy. The green cloth cover remains bright and eye-catching, with light shelf wear and minor rubbing along the edges and spine. Library markings are present, including stamps, labels, a pocket, and date-due card inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pretty Old Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50802480152866,"sku":"PRE-THEGRE-GKN2","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/0709\/9951\/files\/the-great-axe-bretwalda-first-edition-philip-ketchum-hardcover-1955-9309467.jpg?v=1770680051","url":"https:\/\/prettyoldbooks.com\/products\/the-great-axe-bretwalda-first-edition-philip-ketchum-hardcover-1955","provider":"Pretty Old Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}