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Vathek by William Beckford, Esq. Published by (London), Philip Allan & Co (no date stated, 1923). A twentieth century illustrated edition of Vathek, reproducing the text of the English-language version of 1786, with about half of the original explanatory notes. The beautiful illustrations are by Violet Dale, a British book illustrator frequently used by the Philip Allan publishing firm, thought she is not named or credited in this edition. There are eight color plates. 4to. xv + (1) + 212pp. Hardcover, blue cloth with design and titles in gilt. The book is in very good condition, internally clean, with some spotting to the cover cloth on the front and spine. Vathek (alternatively titled Vathek, an Arabian Tale or The History of the Caliph Vathek) is a Gothic novel written by William Beckford in French. It was first published in English in 1786. The novel chronicles the fall from power of the Caliph Vathek, who renounces Islam and engages with his mother, Carathis, in a series of licentious and… Read More

WASHINGTON IRVING'S FIRST BOOK: His Translation of DePons' South American Travel Account on the Eve of Revolution 1806 First Edition Vols. 1 & 2 (of 3)by Francois Joseph DePons
I. Riley and Co, New York, 1806. Volumes 1 & 2 (of 3) Hardcover in the original calfskin binding with leather spine labels (titles in gilt largely faded.) "Translated by an American Gentleman," Washington Irving, and this happens to be his first book. Illustrated with a large (26-1/2" x 17-3/4") folded map in the first volume - the map has been repaired (please see photos) in the upper right hands corner. The binding is sound on these antique books - the pages are age toned but in good condition, with foxing heavier in Vol 2 (particularly at the front of the book) than 1. The boards of Vol. 2 are slightly bowed and there's a fair amount of quill pen names and notes in the front and back of that volume.
About the book:Depons traveled through northeastern South America, including Venezuela and the Guianas, and observed the… Read More