THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO, A GOTHIC STORY. This item is unavailable.THE CASTLE OF OTRANTO, A GOTHIC STORY

This is not a particularly early edition of Walpole's groundbreaking Gothic novel, but it is a scarce edition from Adam and Charles Black, notable for the particularly excellent condition of the original publisher's cloth binding. The book is bound in brown textured cloth with a gilt emblem of a knight's helmet and visor surmounted with feathers. The binding is tight and very clean and includes the publisher's advert slip bound between the front endpapers. All edges are gilt. The final quire is a little loose, still attached, but overall this is really surprisingly superior condition. There is very minor rubbing to the head and heel of the spine, but it's true to say this book wears its years lightly. An excellent addition to the shelf of the Gothic and horror collector.