Description
Frank G. Slaughter’s biblical historical novel Det røde bånd (Danish edition), published in København by Aschehoug Dansk Forlag in 1957 (MCMLVII). This is the Danish translation of the English-language novel The Scarlet Cord, translated by Georg Gjedde, with cover/illustration art credited to Kai Olsen.
What makes this copy especially appealing is the handsome custom-style binding: a dark half-leather (or leatherette) spine with raised bands and gilt titling, paired with marbled boards and reinforced corners. While the title itself is not typically scarce, this binding gives it strong shelf presence as a decorative vintage book.
Key details:
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Danish-language edition: Det røde bånd
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Publisher: Aschehoug Dansk Forlag, København
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Year: 1957 (MCMLVII)
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Translated from: The Scarlet Cord (American original) by Georg Gjedde
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Cover/illustration credit: Kai Olsen
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Attractive half-leather/leatherette spine with raised bands and gilt lettering
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Marbled boards with reinforced corners (durable, classic look)
Condition notes (please review photos for full details):
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Solid, display-worthy binding with typical light shelf/edge wear
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Pages show normal age toning; text appears clean in the photographed opening
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Gilt spine titling remains readable
Please be sure to view all the photos for condition and binding details.
