THE VAMPIRE.
London: Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers), Ltd., [1935]. Octavo, pp. [i-vi] vii-viii 9-288 + 48-page publisher's catalogue "for the Autumn 1935" inserted at rear, original red cloth, front and spine panels stamped in black, First edition. Inscribed and signed by Horler on the front free end paper, dated in 1936. Vampire story "told in the manner of an espionage thriller ... Also included are ceremonial magic, a Black Mass, a nasty dwarf, kidnappings, plans for human sacrifice, political dirty work, stalking, and the triumph of good, but at a cost." - Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 842. [Reference: Bleiler (1978), p. 103. Reginald 07405. Carter, The Vampire in Literature, p. 70. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 116]. Foxing to page edges and some foxing throughout, spine a bit darkened, ding across back panel, a nearly fine copy in a bright, just about fine dust jacket, priced 7/6, with a small 12 mm closed tear to upper front panel, very mild edge rubs, mild soiling to rear panel. Striking dust jacket art by Marc Stone. A scarce book seldom found in the rare dust jacket, now housed in a custom clamshell box. (28725). Item #28725
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