Description: The MFLIBRA Antique Books Team Presents: 1896 Rare First Edition on Werewolves - The Were-Wolf by Clemence Housman and Illustrated by Laurence Houseman. Author: Clemence Housman. (Laurence Housman, illustrator). Title: The Were-Wolf. Publisher: London: John Lane at the Bodley Head. Chicago: Way and Williams, 1896. FIRST EDITION. Language: Text in English. Size: 7.5" X 6". Pages: 123 pages + publisher's catalog. Binding: Attractive and near fine full grey-tan calf leather binding with "First Edition" in gilt at the bottom part of the spine (hinges fine, corners slightly scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. A very beautiful binding! Content: Very good, near fine content (bright, tight, and clean).Illustrations: Complete with the 6 beautiful illustrations by Laurence Housman. The book: Rare First Edition of Clemence Housman's first novel, The Were-wolf (1896) in a very beautiful leather binding, -- an allegorical erotic fantasy featuring a female werewolf. H. P. Lovecraft said of the Were-Wolf that it: “attains a high degree of gruesome tension and achieves to some extent the atmosphere of authentic folklore”. The author: Clemence Annie Housman (23 November 1861 – 6 December 1955) was an author, illustrator, and activist in the women's suffrage movement. She was the sister of A. E. Housman and Laurence Housman. Her novels included The Were-Wolf, Unknown Sea, and The Life of Sir Aglovale De Galis. She was also a leading figure in the Suffragette movement. The illustrator: Laurence Housman (18 July 1865 – 20 February 1959) was an English playwright, writer and illustrator. No-question-money-back guarantee on everything we sell. Buyer pays shipping. Items are shipped out within 24 hours of receiving the order. Canada Post Service standards :[Canada] Parcel Services standards are 3 to 12 business days.[United States] Small Packet standards are 6 to 12 business days.[International] Airmail Parcel standards are 2 to 4 weeks.
Price: 1095 CAD
Location: Montreal
End Time: 2024-11-30T22:05:54.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.98 CAD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Binding: Leather
Language: English
Illustrator: Laurence Housman
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Collector's Edition, Illustrated
Author: Clemence Housman
Publisher: John Lane at the Bodley Head
Topic: Literature
Subject: Illustrated
Year Printed: 1896
