Under the Sunset
By Bram Stoker
Under the Sunset by Bram Stoker: signed by the author. 1st edition, signed and dated shortly after publication. Published by Sampson Lowe, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London 1882 as required although actually published November 1881. Written by the author of Dracula this signed volume of Under the Sunset is a scare find. Bram Stoker signed the book to "Major Walter from Bram Stoker 24 January 1882". This collection of short stories is recognised as a significant work in the development of fantasy literature. The book is illustrated by W Fitzgerald and W. V. Cockburn with six engraved plates and full page illustrations within the text. Original imitation vellum covers which are worn. Red borders and lettering with darkened spine. All page edges are gilt. Gilt illustrated end pages. Tissue guarded frontis illustration and four others - plate on page 156 is missing the tissue guard. Title and dedication page has repairs at the foot of the page which does not affect the text. There is a piece missing from the foot of the contents page, again not affecting the text. 190 printed pages. 8vo
Published by: Sampson Lowe, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London, 1882
Vendor: Rare And Antique Books PBFA
By Bram Stoker
Under the Sunset by Bram Stoker: signed by the author. 1st edition, signed and dated shortly after publication. Published by Sampson Lowe, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London 1882 as required although actually published November 1881. Written by the author of Dracula this signed volume of Under the Sunset is a scare find. Bram Stoker signed the book to "Major Walter from Bram Stoker 24 January 1882". This collection of short stories is recognised as a significant work in the development of fantasy literature. The book is illustrated by W Fitzgerald and W. V. Cockburn with six engraved plates and full page illustrations within the text. Original imitation vellum covers which are worn. Red borders and lettering with darkened spine. All page edges are gilt. Gilt illustrated end pages. Tissue guarded frontis illustration and four others - plate on page 156 is missing the tissue guard. Title and dedication page has repairs at the foot of the page which does not affect the text. There is a piece missing from the foot of the contents page, again not affecting the text. 190 printed pages. 8vo
Published by: Sampson Lowe, Marston, Searle and Rivington, London, 1882
Vendor: Rare And Antique Books PBFA
