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The Monk: A Romance
Matthew Gregory Lewis
1837
Benjamin Franklin : London
5" by 3"
(4), 605pp.
SUMMARY
A neatly illustrated edition of this Gothic novel by Matthew Gregory Lewis.
Illustrated,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed
Canada/US Postage: £ 15.99
EU Postage: £ 13.99
European Postage: £ 14.99
Asia Postage: £ 18.99
Worldwide Postage: £ 18.99
DESCRIPTION
Scarce edition.
First published in 1796.
With six folding plates including the frontispiece. Title page states seven plates, but the work is vanishingly scarce so collation unavailable. The work is presented in the publisher's cloth, with no evidence of plate removal.
Following the corruption and downfall of the monk Ambrosio, this work is a prime example of the male Gothic. Often imitated and adapted for the stage and screen, the convoluted and scandalous plot has made this one of the most important Gothic horror novel of its time.
Written by Matthew Gregory Lewis, an English novelist and dramatist who specialized in Gothic Horror. He was also known for his work as a diplomat, politician and estate owner in Jamaica.
CONDITION
In the original green cloth binding. Externally, very smart with light shelf wear to the extremities. Minor rubbing to the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with light age toning to the extremities.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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