Lot 22
Lewis (Matthew Gregory) The Monk: a Romance, 3 vol. third edition, first issue, for J. Bell, 1797
Hammer Price: £750
Description
Lewis (Matthew Gregory) The Monk: a Romance, 3 vol. third edition, first issue with 2 books advertised at end of vol.3, vol. 1 with worming to fore-margin to initial and final gatherings, just touching text towards end, ink ownership stamp of J. Ewer to head of titles, contemporary tree calf, vol.1 lower joint repaired at foot, renewed red and green morocco labels to spines, vol. 2 & 3 with some restoration to corners, 12mo, for J. Bell, 1797.
⁂ An attractive copy of this key gothic novel, all unexpurgated pre-1798 editions are scarce
Description
Lewis (Matthew Gregory) The Monk: a Romance, 3 vol. third edition, first issue with 2 books advertised at end of vol.3, vol. 1 with worming to fore-margin to initial and final gatherings, just touching text towards end, ink ownership stamp of J. Ewer to head of titles, contemporary tree calf, vol.1 lower joint repaired at foot, renewed red and green morocco labels to spines, vol. 2 & 3 with some restoration to corners, 12mo, for J. Bell, 1797.
⁂ An attractive copy of this key gothic novel, all unexpurgated pre-1798 editions are scarce
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