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LEWIS, MATTHEW GREGORY. 1775-1818. The Monk. London: For J. Bell, 1796.
12 February 2012, 09:00 PST
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LEWIS, MATTHEW GREGORY. 1775-1818.
The Monk. London: For J. Bell, 1796.
3 volumes. 12mo (166 x 94 mm & 176 x 103 mm). v, [3], 232; [ii], 287; [ii], 315 pp. Half calf over marbled boards, first volume later, second and third volume in period bindings. First volume shorter and with title reinforced at gutter margin, toned, all volumes with spine label reading "Henry," top compartment of spine of second and third volume replaced.
Provenance: Harvard University Library (stamps to first volume title).
FIRST EDITION of this landmark of Gothic fiction.
3 volumes. 12mo (166 x 94 mm & 176 x 103 mm). v, [3], 232; [ii], 287; [ii], 315 pp. Half calf over marbled boards, first volume later, second and third volume in period bindings. First volume shorter and with title reinforced at gutter margin, toned, all volumes with spine label reading "Henry," top compartment of spine of second and third volume replaced.
Provenance: Harvard University Library (stamps to first volume title).
FIRST EDITION of this landmark of Gothic fiction.