Montague Summers, A Bibliography, Timothy d'Arch Smith — 2nd Edition

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Montague Summers, A Bibliography, Timothy d'Arch Smith — 2nd Edition

Name: Montague Summers, A Bibliography, Timothy d'Arch Smith — 2nd Edition
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Publication: Wellingborough, The Aquarian Press, 1983.

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 170.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The green cloth boards remain exceptionally sharp and clean, presenting unbumped corners and a remarkably firm, tight binding that exhibits no signs of shelf lean. Internally, the text block is square, sound, and completely free of foxing or spotting, retaining its crispness and bright tone throughout. The dust jacket is similarly immaculate, preserving its vibrant green hue without any discernible spine-sunning, and displaying no edge-wear, chipping, or tearing. A superb, well-preserved copy that feels practically unread.

Catalogue Note: This volume constitutes the second edition, completely revised and updated from the original 1964 publication. It features a new foreword by Father Brocard Sewell of the Order of Carmelites.

The text is illustrated with a photographic frontispiece of Summers circa 1939, alongside black-and-white plates showcasing examples of primary and secondary bindings relevant to his works. Copies of this standard bibliographical reference are relatively uncommon on the open market in such remarkably sharp, complete condition.

Timothy d'Arch Smith’s definitive bibliography meticulously chronicles the expansive and esoteric literary output of Montague Summers (1880–1948). A notoriously eccentric man of letters, critic, and scholar, Summers's pursuits spanned an extraordinary range, from Restoration drama and the Gothic novel to deep investigations into witchcraft, vampirism, and demonology. This fully revised and updated edition provides essential collations and publication histories, offering an unparalleled window into the life of a fascinating twentieth-century figure.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Timothy d'Arch Smith

Book Publisher: The Aquarian Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Education

Book edition: Second Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 170

Book Publication Year: 1983

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Wellingborough, United Kingdom

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