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Dracula | 1897, first edition of one of the most sought after books in collecting.
by Bram Stoker
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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London, London, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
This 1897 first edition, second impression of Dracula, by Bram Stoker, is a rare find in its original, unrestored condition. Unlike most copies, which have been repaired or rebound, this edition has avoided alterations by restorers. While other first editions may cost double or nearly triple the price, this first edition, second impression is an impressive addition to any collection at this price point and as said rare to find in such condition.
Description and Condition:
First edition, second impression, with the 1 page "The Shoulder of Shasta" final ad leaf integral to the text, bound in the publisher's original red stamped yellow cloth. Mild general overall handling, head and foot of spine fine, outer hinges fine, back corners still square, inner hinges just starting, ding to the head of spine affecting the first 2 letters in Dracula, 2 short closed tears to text, small red ownership stamp to front blank endleaf and half title otherwise internally clean and bright, housed in a red morocco backed clamshell slipcase.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bayliss Rare Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 5706
- Title
- Dracula | 1897, first edition of one of the most sought after books in collecting.
- Author
- Bram Stoker
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Archibald Constable and Company,
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1897
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- first edition, horror, literature
Terms of Sale
Bayliss Rare Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Bayliss Rare Books
Biblio member since 2021
London, London
About Bayliss Rare Books
From the full James Bond collection to highly sought-after contemporary classics such as signed and inscribed first editions of the Harry Potter series, Bayliss Rare Books specialise in the finest quality rare and antiquarian books.
As experienced dealers Bayliss Rare Books work directly with their clients on library collections, gifts and investments. We also deal in film & TV memorabilia and works on paper including vintage travel posters and original movie posters.
As experienced dealers Bayliss Rare Books work directly with their clients on library collections, gifts and investments. We also deal in film & TV memorabilia and works on paper including vintage travel posters and original movie posters.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Fine
- A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the...
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...
- Half Title
- The blank front page which appears just prior to the title page, and typically contains only the title of the book, although, at...
- Rebound
- A book in which the pages have been bound into a covering replacing the original covering issued by the publisher.
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