THE STONE DRAGON AND OTHER TRAGIC ROMANCES ...
London: Methuen and Co., 1894. Octavo, pp. [0-8] [0] 2-208 + 24-page publisher's catalogue dated "October 0893" inserted at rear, original pictorial dark green cloth, front and spine panels stamped in gold, all edges untrimmed. First edition, first printing, first binding. "Fin-de-siecle historical romances, decadent and stylishly morbid in tone. A protege of W. E. Henley, Gilchrist moved on to naturalist studies after the turn of the century, not unlike his contemporary Vincent O'Sullivan, who shared his obsessions with death and supernatural retribution. Work recently revived by Hugh Lamb in his Victorian ghost anthologies. An uncommon, much-sought title." - Robert Knowlton. "Gilchrist collected his horror fiction in THE STONE DRAGON (1894), which is dazzling, eccentric, and, unfortunately, rare ... Gilchrist is a neglected master of horror who deserves revival." - Sullivan (ed), The Penguin Encyclopedia of Horror and the Supernatural, p. 171. [Reference: Ashley, Who's Who in Horror and Fantasy Fiction, p. 83. Barron (ed), Horror Literature 2-33. Bleiler, The Guide to Supernatural Fiction 692. Tymn (ed), Horror Literature 3-86. Bleiler (1978), p. 82. Reginald 05986]. Light foxing to end papers and some scattered foxing throughout, chip from cloth at upper spine end professionally replaced, a few edge rubs to cloth, a very good copy. A scarce book. (36147). Item #36147
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