Shadow of a Shade: A Survey of Vampirism in Literature (Inscribed by the author to Christopher Lee)
Language: English
Published by Gordon Press, New York, 1975
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Watersmead Books, Great Torrington, DEVON, United KingdomWatersmead Books
AbeBooks seller since September 30, 2015
Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 1,019.51
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FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING, PRESENTATION COPY. Inscribed by Carter on the front free endpaper to the book’s dedicatee, "To Christopher Lee with respectful devotion, from Margaret L. Carter - January 1976". One of 200 copies printed. The pre-eminent vampire, Count Dracula, is called to mind in the author's dedication to incontrovertibly his finest screen interpreter. Lee portrayed the Prince of Darkness 10 times between 1958 and 1973. Carter, chiefly a horror and fantasy novelist, incorporated much of the material from this book in her later pioneering study: 'The Vampire in Literature - A Critical Bibliography' (UMI Research Press, 1989). Provenance: Estate of Christopher Lee. Octavo. Text printed from typescript. Bound in red leatherette, titles to upper board and spine in gilt. Patches of bubbling to boards, corners slightly pushed, gentle forward lean. Near fine overall.
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Shadow of a Shade: A Survey of Vampirism in Literature (Inscribed by the author to Christopher Lee)
- Author
- CARTER, Margaret
- Publisher
- Gordon Press, New York
- Publication year
- 1975
- Condition
- Near fine
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Signed
- Inscribed by Author(s)
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Printing
- 1st Printing
Watersmead Books
Great Torrington, DEVON, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since September 30, 2015
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Watersmead Books specialises in rare modern and contemporary books, manuscripts, and works on paper: - Classic English, Irish and American literature, especially signed and association copies and limited editions - The Art of the Book: private presses, fine bindings, artists’ books - Original illustrations and printings of exhibition quality - Twentieth century political history & Leadership. We publish occasional mixed catalogues on our website - www.watersmeadbooks.com. Print copies are also available. We are always interested in acquiring material conforming to our main interests. Whole libraries are beyond our limitations, but you are welcome to offer us small collections and individual items in fine condition or with significant literary / artistic associations. We offer very competitive prices for suitable items and pay promptly. Use the Contact form on our website to provide details and a brief condition report of anything you have for sale, and we will be in touch quickly.…
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