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New York: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1917. First Thus, Second Impression. Fine/Very Good. The Knickerbocker Press. Second Impression stated on copyright page. In original unclipped ($1.50) jacket in clear protective sheet. Jacket has chipping, including a large-ish chip at spine tail, some creasing at edges, and wear at folds. Bound in dark blue cloth oer boards with debossed border on front, illustrated front/spine design and gilded lettering to same. Head and tail of spine bumped, otherwise near new condition. Bookplate of former owner inside front cover (Harold Brown). The interior is clean and clear. One of the earliest horror/thriller novels and originally more popular that Dracula, influencing the genre for a generation plus. A rare edition with advertisements at the rear. Pages: (6) 338 (6)     Dimensions: 7½ x 5¼ x 1⅜  .

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.