Uncle Silas: a Tale of Bartram-Haugh
by Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Like New
- Seller
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Foster, Rhode Island, United States
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About This Item
The Folio Society, 1988. hardcover. Like New. 0x0x0. Stewart, Charles W. (illustrator); Over 60 b/w Illustrations (including frontispiece, title Page & headpieces). The Folio Society; London, 2015. Hardcover. Second Printing. A Near Fine, green cloth binding with gilt ornate design on front board, gilt lettering and ornate design on spine, binding firm, interior and extremities tidy, book appears unread, couple of small soiled specks on fore-edge, without Dust wrapper. In a Near Fine, sturdy, no splits, some shelf wear, Slipcase. A nice, clean and unmarked copy. 8vo[octavo or approx. 6 x 9 inches]., 393pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.
Synopsis
One of the most significant and intriguing Gothic novels of the Victorian period and is enjoyed today as a modern psychological thriller. In UNCLE SILAS (1864) Le Fanu brought up to date Mrs Radcliffe's earlier tales of virtue imprisoned and menacedby unscrupulous schemers. The narrator, Maud Ruthyn, is a 17 year old orphan left in the care of her fearful uncle, Silas. Together with his boorish son and a sinister French governess, Silas plots to kill Maud and claim her fortune. The novel established Le Fanu as a master of horror fiction.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Lavendier Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- SKU1040723
- Title
- Uncle Silas: a Tale of Bartram-Haugh
- Author
- Le Fanu, Joseph Sheridan
- Illustrator
- Stewart, Charles W. (illustrator); Over 60 b/w Illustrations (including frontispiece, title Page & headpieces)
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New Like New
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- The Folio Society
- Date Published
- 1988
- Size
- 0x0x0
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
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About the Seller
Lavendier Books
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Foster, Rhode Island
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