First edition, second printing. Original cloth, dust-jacket priced at 7/6 on spine.
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London, Herbert Jenkins, 1932.
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London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1891 [but 1890].
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A rare beast, Stoker's first novel, published on the 18th of November 1890, with the title post-dated 1891. Preceding Stoker's most famous work Dracula by 6-7 years, this adventure novel concerning the discovery of lost treasure and the crown of the legendary king of the snakes is set in Western Ireland, and contains some interesting subtle gothic notes foreshadowing the author's later works.
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London, Quality Press, 1946.
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