The Vampyre: A Tale
by Polidori, John William
- Used
- poor
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Poor/None
- Seller
-
Plainfield, Vermont, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London: Sherwood, Neely, & Jones, 1918. The first vampire story in English literature! First edition, first printing of this last of the five issues of this tale, and the third with the Sherwood, Neely, and Jones imprint. Much scarcer than the second issue. Originally thought to be a tale by Lord Byron. This rare copy is in original wrappers that are, however, soiled and torn. The inside, while foxed and lightly soiled is complete and in good condition. . First Edition. Wrappers. Poor/None. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" Tall.
Synopsis
The Vampyre is a short story written by John William Polidori and first published in 1819. Christopher Frayling wrote that it was "the first story successfully to fuse the disparate elements of vampirism into a coherent literary genre." The work quickly became a popular success, exploiting the public's penchant for gothic horror and transforming the mythology of the vampire from a creature of folklore to an aristocratic fiend preying on society.
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Details
- Bookseller
- The Country Bookshop (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30746
- Title
- The Vampyre: A Tale
- Author
- Polidori, John William
- Format/Binding
- Paperback
- Book Condition
- Used - Poor
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Sherwood, Neely, & Jones
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1918
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾" - 9&f
- Keywords
- Gothic Horror; English Literature; Byron
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature and Literary;
Terms of Sale
The Country Bookshop
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About the Seller
The Country Bookshop
Biblio member since 2011
Plainfield, Vermont
About The Country Bookshop
60,000 books, old postcards, and assorted paper ephemera in an old house located in the rural town of Plainfield, VT. We have been in business since 1974. We're open 7 days a week from 10 until 5.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Foxed
- Foxing is the age related browning, or brown-yellowish spots, that can occur to book paper over time. When this aging process...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Soiled
- Generally refers to minor discoloration or staining.
- Wrappers
- The paper covering on the outside of a paperback. Also see the entry for pictorial wraps, color illustrated coverings for...