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USA: Putman, 1917. First Edition . Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good++. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. 1st US Edition 4th Imp 1917. Includes the very scarce wrapper. A supernatural mystery novel published in the same year as Dracula. During the first year the book outsold Dracula and was considered by many as a much better horror book. Book is near fine and in lovely bright condition. Contents very good. The wrapper is very good++ and very bright. A little chipping to spine tips/corner. Odd nicks to edges. Uncommon to find as bright as this. More images can be taken upon request. Ref 18751

Written by Richard Marsh, 'The Beetle' is a supernatural tale published in 1897, overlapping with Bram Stoker's release of 'Dracula'. The novel delves into horror and mystery, involving a shape-shifting creature that terrorizes London, while simultaneously exploring themes of colonialism and cultural anxieties.

Original first editions have a dark green cloth cover with gilt lettering.