Children's Books
London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, [1888].
First UK edition. 8vo. Original pictorial teal cloth decorated in black, silver and gold.
Set in Germany, Otto of the Silver Hand was one of the first historical novels written for children by an American, influencing many later historical novels for children.
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Translated by Geo. M. Towle
London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington, 1875.
Fifth UK edition. 8vo. Original near-red cloth stamped in black and gilt.
An attractive example of this early British edition of Verne's classic tale.
![Bram Stoker, The Snake's Pass, inscribed first edition, [1890]](https://lycanthiabooks.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/84735-300x300.jpg)
Bram Stoker Birthday
London, Sampson Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1891 [but 1890].
First edition. Inscribed presentation copy from the author. 8vo. Original red cloth stamped in gilt and bordered in blind.
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.
Inscribed on the half-title, 'G. Biggs from Bram Stoker 20.11.90', under which someone, probably G.Biggs, has helpfully also noted in pencil, '2 days after publication'.