Octavo, pp. [i-iv] [1] 2-280 + 32-page publisher's catalogue dated "October, 1890" at head of page [1] inserted at rear, publisher's decorated pebbled red cloth, front and spine panels stamped in brown, black and gold, publisher's monogram stamped in blind on rear panel, decorated endpapers with floral pattern printed in olive-green, top edge untrimmed, unopened. First edition in English. Bound in the primary binding described by Wolff, but later issue with inserted catalogue dated October 1890 (Wolff notes inserted catalogue dated January 1890). A translation of L'AME DE PIERRE (Paris 1890). Sensational weird thriller concerning personality exchange during which afflicted protagonist commits criminous acts. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy Volume II, p. 86. Bleiler (1978), p. 150. Reginald 10952. Wolff 3156. Slight spine lean, corner tips soft, some patchy fading to cloth, spine a bit darkened, rear cover stained, a sound, good, internally clean copy. (#172240).

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Title

A WEIRD GIFT . Translated by Albert D. Vandam .

Publisher

Chatto & Windus, London

Publication Date

1890

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Hardcover

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1st Edition

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