In Violet Veils and other tales of the Connoisseur, Mark Valentine — 1st Ed

£225.00

In Violet Veils and other tales of the Connoisseur, Mark Valentine — 1st Ed

Name: In Violet Veils and other tales of the Connoisseur, Mark Valentine — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5886 L
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Publication: Horam, East Sussex, Tartarus Press, 1999

Formatting: 8vo, pp. [viii], 104.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, featuring unblemished dark blue cloth boards and bright gilt tooling to the front panel label. Internally, the text block is exceptionally clean, entirely free from foxing, toning, or previous ownership inscriptions, reflecting careful handling and storage. The original fibrous paper dust jacket is complete and unclipped, presenting beautifully overall, though it exhibits slight rubbing and minor creasing to the upper extremities and spine head, alongside the faintest shelf-wear. A highly attractive copy whose minor flaws do not detract from its overall exceptional presentation.

Catalogue Note: This is the true first edition of Mark Valentine’s In Violet Veils and other tales of the Connoisseur, published by the esteemed independent publisher Tartarus Press. This particular copy is a strictly limited edition, being number 186 of only 200 copies printed, and features the author's signature on the limitation page.

Tartarus Press is celebrated for its finely produced, small-run editions of supernatural and decadent fiction, making their early limited releases highly sought-after by collectors of the macabre and fantastic.

Given the extremely low print run of just 200 signed copies, this title has become exceedingly scarce on the open market, representing a rare opportunity to acquire a cornerstone volume of modern British supernatural fiction in its original and most desirable state.

Following in the tradition of Arthur Machen and M. P. Shiel, In Violet Veils introduces readers to 'The Connoisseur,' an aesthete and esoteric detective who delves into the hidden, arcane mysteries of a shadowy, turn-of-the-century Britain. Across nine atmospheric tales, Mark Valentine weaves an exquisite tapestry of the supernatural, the decadent, and the occult. Each story invites the reader into a world of secret societies, cursed antiquities, and spectral encounters, crafted with Valentine's signature elegance and profound knowledge of classic weird fiction.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Mark Valentine

Book Publisher: Tartarus Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Fiction

Genre: Crime & Mystery

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 104

Book Publication Year: 1999

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The Connoisseur

Country/region of manufacture: Horam, East Sussex, United Kingdom

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