Vathek. From the Original French
[BECKFORD, William]
From Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since July 25, 1997
From Between the Covers-Rare Books, Inc. ABAA, Gloucester City, NJ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
AbeBooks Seller since July 25, 1997
About this Item
First American edition, from the third London edition, revised and corrected. Translated by Samuel Henley. 16mo. 234pp. Original printed paper covered boards. Two contemporary or very early owner's names (from the same family), paper lacking from the bottom 1/2" of the spine, bound without pages 197-200 (S2), some modest overall rubbing on the boards, some foxing in text, overall a sound and tight, very good copy. A gothic novel with fantastic elements, the 9th Century Caliph Vathek renounces Islam and attempts to gain supernatural powers. Exceptionally uncommon and a remarkable survivor, rare in boards. Seller Inventory # 389971
Bibliographic Details
Title: Vathek. From the Original French
Publisher: Published by M. Carey, Philadelphia
Publication Date: 1816
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Edition: 1st Edition
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