POLDORI, J. THE VAMPYRE, 1819, FIRST EDITION, LATER ISSUE (1 VOL.)

8vo, first edition, later issue with title page removing Byron's name, marbled half calf, spine ornately gilt in compartments, marbled endpapers, spotting, ink stain to pp. 27/28, browning throughout, small tear to final leaf of text, boards with some soiling and discolouration, minor abrasions

Robert, Marquess of Crewe (1858-1945), armorial bookplate; his daughter Mary, Duchess of Roxburghe

Wise II p.71-2; Wolff 5577

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The first vampire story in English.