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USA: Nash, 1922. First Edition . Cloth. Very Good ++/Very Good++. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 1st Edition Thus C1922. A new publication by Eveleigh Nash of this classic horror story. Includes the very scarce new designed 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 very good++ and in bright condition. Contents good. The wrapper is very good++ and very bright. A little loss to spine tips/corner. Odd nicks and light rubbing to edges. Very uncommon and desirable example of this book. More images can be taken upon request. Ref18425

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.