Clement Lorimer; Or, The Book with the Iron Clasps. A Romance.
by Angus B. Reach
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
NZ$314.68NZ$283.22
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About This Item
London: John Lofts, c1852. Leather. Very Good. 9" by 6". George Cruikshank. An early edition of Angus Reach's popular 'bibliomystery', a thrilling Gothic novel illustrated by George Cruikshank. Illustrated with twelve engraved plates from famed caricaturist George Cruikshank. Collated, complete.An early edition of Scottish novelist and journalist Angus Bethune Reach's popular nineteenth century Gothic novel.An early English detective novel, termed 'the first bibliomystery' by American mystery editor Otto Penzler, this is a thrilling tale of poison and murder, focused on the mystery of a cursed book.First issued in monthly instalments between 1848 and 1849, and first published in book form by David Bogue in 1849.Undated; dated c1852 via Jisc and Worldcat. With the inscription of Alex Thomson Grant, 1852, to the front free endpaper.A smart copy of this illustrated Gothic novel. In a half morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Rubbing to back strip head and tail. Contemporary inscription to front free endpaper. Hinges starting, with boards holding firm. Pages generally clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 828F12
- Title
- Clement Lorimer; Or, The Book with the Iron Clasps. A Romance.
- Author
- Angus B. Reach
- Illustrator
- George Cruikshank
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- John Lofts
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- c1852
- Size
- 9" by 6"
- Keywords
- Angus Bethune Reach Angus Reach mystery gothic novel Angus Reach
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Rooke Books
Biblio member since 2007
BATH, Somerset
About Rooke Books
Welcome to Rooke Books Antiquarian Bookseller
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Worldcat
- Worldcat is a collaborative effort produced by OCLC (Online Computer Library Center) and supported and used by 72,000 libraries...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Morocco
- Morocco is a style of leather book binding that is usually made with goatskin, as it is durable and easy to dye. (see also...