The Dracula Myth [The Truth] (First Edition)

Ronay, Gabriel

Published by W. H. Allen & Company, 43 Essex Street, London & New York, 1972

About this Item

First printing. 1972 at title and copyright page; no additional printings stated. Black cloth boards, silver metallci spine titles, light shelf wear. Pages fine; no writing. Original pictorial dust wrapper featuring stylized gothic titles on black b.g., slight shelf wear; unclipped 2.75-net, protected in new clear sleeve. Classic wrapper imagery with ol' English D on handkerchief and two red marks, goblets, candles, etc. Wonderful photo plate section with two-page spread of Hungarian empire map. Rare fine first edition in same wrapper. Presented here from enigmatic author Gabriel Ronay is a scholarly and fascinating study which traces the influential cult of the vampire. From its origins in pagan lore and Christian ritual to its depictions in modern horror cinema, Ronay identifies the true origins of Dracula. He traces the tales and lore from Ireland, Scotland and England across to Saxony, Italy, and the famed Transylvania peaks of eastern Europe to the wilds of Russa. Concise and well written digestible account of the terrific tales across Europe. Includes detailed index. Printed and bound in Great Britain. 180 pages. Insured post. Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" Tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dracula Myth [The Truth] (First Edition)
• Publisher: W. H. Allen & Company, 43 Essex Street, London & New York
• Publication Date: 1972
• Binding: Hard Cover
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine