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John William Polidori

The Vampyre

Sherwood, Neely, and Jones

1819

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First edition, second Sherwood issue of Polidori's The Vampyre in original wrappers.

  • John William Polidori (English).
  • The Vampyre; A Tale.
  • London: for Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, 1819.
  • xxv, [i], (blank), [27]-84 pages.
  • Octavo.
  • Bound in the original gray paper wrappers, entirely uncut as issued.
  • Housed in a maroon cloth clamshell slipcase, gilt lettered black morocco spine label.

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Unrepaired.

Spine worn but original stitching is firm.

Rear cover detached.

Ownership name erased from upper front wrapper.

Bookplate of "Rut & Carl Kjellberg" Rut Kjellberg (1904–1993), Carl Kjellberg (1901–1989).

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First Edition

Language

English

Subject

Novels, English literature and history

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