The Royal Magazine Vol. V, November, 1900 through April, 1901 (CONTAINING THE FIRST FOUR INSTALLMENTS (OF SIX) OF M.P. SHIEL'S TALE OF HORROR, 'THE PURPLE CLOUD')

M.P. Shiel, Raphael Sabatini, Ashley Montagu

Published by C. Arthur Pearson Ltd., London, 1901

About this Item

A large octavo hardbound volume -- six months' issues of the monthly British magazine, tightly bound and well preserved on a nice glossy stock, in the original illustrated cloth-covered boards, starting to rub through at the corners. Containing the first four installments (of six) of M.P. Shiel's classic tale of horror "The Purple Cloud," to be concluded in Volume VI. Also includes the Raphael Sabatini short story "Tommy," Ashley Montagu's "The Ebony Cat," some john Bull cartoons (from Punch) by Tenniel, and an (unintentionally) hilarious photo feature on ping pong, played with badminton racquets by a couple in evening clothes. 570 pp. including Index at rear, reduced from $340. Seller Inventory # 012235

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Royal Magazine Vol. V, November, 1900 ...

Publisher: C. Arthur Pearson Ltd., London

Publication Date: 1901

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Illustrated by John Cameron ("The Purple Cloud") A. Popini ("The Ebony Cat"), and Clement Flower ("Tommy")

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition