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Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe. Illustrated by Harry Clarke.
by POE, Edgar Allan; CLARKE, Harry (Illus.)
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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1933 EDGAR ALLAN POE 1ed Tales of Mystery Harry Clarke ART Occult Macabre Horror
"Tales of Mystery and Imagination" is a captivating compilation of Edgar Allan Poe's iconic tales, brilliantly brought to life by the artistry of Harry Clarke. The book uniquely captures the symbiotic relationship between Poe's darkly poetic narratives and Clarke's hauntingly beautiful illustrations. Serving as a remarkable fusion of literary and visual art, Clarke's creations enhance the mystifying and imaginative ambiance that is intrinsic to Poe's work.
This collection curates twenty-nine of Poe's spellbinding tales, each accompanied by Clarke's images that range from ethereal to eerie, echoing Poe's unparalleled prowess in exploring the macabre and the surreal. Notable stories such as "The Pit and the Pendulum,""The Murders in the Rue Morgue,""The Fall of the House of Usher,"and"The Descent into the Maelstrom" are all part of this enticing selection.
Item number: #30678
Price: $599
POE, Edgar Allan; CLARKE, Harry (Illus.)
Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe. Illustrated by Harry Clarke.
New York: Tudor Publishing Co., 1933. First US Edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o 412, [2]
o 32 illustrations
8 tipped-in color illustrations
24 black and white plates
· Provenance: Bookplate – Rev. Henry W. Wiesman
· Language: English
· Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
o Black cloth with paper pictorial label
o Original dust jacket
· Size: ~10.75in X 8.25in (27cm x 20.5cm)
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 30678
- Title
- Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe. Illustrated by Harry Clarke.
- Author
- POE, Edgar Allan; CLARKE, Harry (Illus.)
- Illustrator
- CLARKE, Harry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Tudor Publishing Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1933
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1933 EDGAR ALLAN POE 1ed Tales of Mystery Harry Clarke ART Occult Macabre Horror, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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