
Lot 1002
BECKFORD, WILLIAM THOMAS. 1760-1844. [Vathek] An Arabian Tale. London: for J. Johnson, 1786.
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BECKFORD, WILLIAM THOMAS. 1760-1844.
[Vathek] An Arabian Tale. London: for J. Johnson, 1786.
8vo (188 x 116 mm). vii, [1], 334 pp. Period half calf over marbled boards, rebacked preserving original gilt spine. Tear from C1 affecting text, spots to preliminary and final leaves, covers rubbed.
Provenance: Christopher Tower (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, WITH AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED of Beckford, dated June 1, 1826, mounted to front free endpaper.
8vo (188 x 116 mm). vii, [1], 334 pp. Period half calf over marbled boards, rebacked preserving original gilt spine. Tear from C1 affecting text, spots to preliminary and final leaves, covers rubbed.
Provenance: Christopher Tower (bookplate).
FIRST EDITION, WITH AUTOGRAPH CHECK SIGNED of Beckford, dated June 1, 1826, mounted to front free endpaper.