c1891 All in the Dark J S Le Fanu Very Scarce Early Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! All in the Dark J. S. Le Fanu c1891 Lever Brothers : Port Sunlight 7" by 5" vi, 374pp. SUMMARY An extremely scarce, early edition of this satire of spiritualism by Le Fanu, an intriguing work by the popular author of the macabre. Early Edition,Original Binding,Publishers' Original Binding,Very Scarce Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 15.99 EU Postage: £ 13.99 European Postage: £ 14.99 Asia Postage: £ 18.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 19.99 DESCRIPTION An early edition. Undated, dated from similar copies held on Jisc from different publishers, and from the publisher's activity.An especially scarce edition of this already scarce work, with no copies held institutionally by this publisher.Bound in the publisher's original red cloth. 'All in the Dark' is a brilliant novel by Sheridan Le Fanu, in which he pokes fun at and satirises the supernatural and spiritual craze of Victorian England. Whilst satirising the sensationalist genre, Le Fanu still embodies a gripping plot in this novel.This novel was first serialised in 1866, and was not a commercial success, being a departure from Le Fanu's typical Gothic horror. 'All in the Dark' is a more light-hearted Victorian romance, with hyperbolic supernatural haunting scenes.Joseph Thomas Sheridan Le Fanu was an Irish author known for his gothic, horror and mystery stories. He was one of the leading writers of ghost fiction of the Victorian era, and was integral to the genres development. Published by Lever Brothers, a British manufacturing company founded in 1885, now known as Unilever following a merger. Based in the quaint Merseyside village of Port Sunlight, this charming destination was built by the Lever Brothers to accommodate workers from their factory. Largely focusing on the manufacture of soap, the Lever Brothers expanded into a number of other fields, including book publication, before becoming the global manufacturing giant it is known as today. CONDITION Bound in the publisher's red cloth. Externally, sound, with rubbing, causing small tears to the spine head and tail. Fading to the spine and a little discolouration and marks to boards. Slight cockling to front board. Hinges are slightly strained, but holding firm. Hinge tender between half title and title page, with cords visible. Internally, otherwise, generally firmly bound. Pages are age toned, with the odd mark. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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