The Monk. A Romance of the most intense Interest
Book Description
8vo. Handsomely bound in full speckled calf gilt, with gilt dentelles and spine compartments within raised bands, by Wallis. 5 hand-coloured engraved plates.
Dealer Notes
A sumptuous edition of Lewis’ horror classic, possibly issued to coincide with a post war (Peninsular) revival in all things gothic.
Author
Lewis (M.G.)
Date
1826
Binding
Handsomely bound in full speckled calf gilt
Publisher
London, John Williams
Illustrator
5 hand-coloured engraved plates
Condition
Internally very good; binding has slight knock to head of spine with some resultant damage, but overall a lovely edition.
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