Lot 140: Stern and Dale. The Story of the Vikings. Carlton Books, 2017. (DJ)

A large-format hardcover book titled THE STORY OF THE VIKINGS by Marjolein Stern and Roderick Dale, published by Carlton Books in 2017. The volume is presented in a pictorial slipcase featuring a thumb-cut opening and a wrap-around photograph of a Viking longship prow. The internal book features pictorial boards depicting a collage of historical Norse artefacts. This edition is designed as an interactive experience, containing numerous removable facsimile documents of historical importance housed within integrated pockets throughout the text. These include archaeological site plans for excavations at Oronsay, field sketches with handwritten annotations such as INJURED BY RABBITS AND SAND DRIFT and BED OF CHARCOAL 6 DEEP, and photographic plates of runestones and Thor’s hammer pendants. The text provides a comprehensive history of Viking raids, culture, and legacy. The verso of the title page bears the ISBN 978-1-78097-912-0. No maker’s marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.