Doyle (Arthur Conan) The Parasite
£150
Westminster, A. Constable & Co., 1894.
First edition, issued as part of the Acme library series. Small 8vo. Original blue cloth lettered and stamped in gilt.
A fine portrait of the lingering belief in the occult that haunted the Victorian Age. The story explores themes of psychological manipulation and control, as the main character finds himself caught in a disturbing and dangerous situation, while struggling to maintain his scientific rationality and personal relationships.
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Some rubbing, minor bumping to spine ends and corners, some markings on rear board, rough cut pages.
Woodcut pictorial title.
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