The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs; A Facsimile and Transcript of the Original Manuscript

The work of W. W. Jacobs (1863-1943) occupies a distinctive place in late Victorian and early twentieth-century literature, combining humour, character-driven storytelling and occasional elements of the macabre. Best known for his classic tale The Monkey's Paw, Jacobs wrote extensively about everyday life along the Thames estuary and in London's dockside communities, drawing on his experience in the civil service. His stories are noted for their economical style, sharp observation and memorable twists, ranging from light comic sketches of maritime life to darker, more unsettling narratives. The Monkey's Paw, by W.W. Jacobs; A Facsimile and Transcript of the Original Manuscript, edited by John Jascoll, with additional essays by John Cloy, Anthony James, David Karpeles and Chris Lamerton. Numbered limited edition. Now scarce. Published by The Hazelwood Press, Lancaster, PA. 1998 first edition. First published on July 1, 1998 in an edition of three hundred copies. This is copy number 63. With manuscript card by John Jascoll, with envelope from the USA, to Peter Ford. The card has a promotional tipped on image verso, and an additional Publisher's order form. A fine orange cloth hardback with printed design to front cover and gilt titles to spine. Soundly bound.  Text is bright and clean throughout. A few light small spots to text block edge. The book contains a tipped in portrait frontispiece  and a second tipped on image of Maurice Greiffenhagen's original illustration to The Monkey's Paw. Text in English. xii + 101pp. Dimensions: approx 237mm high x 192mm wide x 19mm deep. Weight: approx 582g (unpacked).…