The Eater of Darkness by Robert M. Coates (Signed, First) Rebound
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The Eater of Darkness by Robert M. Coates (Signed, First) Rebound
$2,000.00 USD
The Eater of Darkness by Robert M. Coates (Signed, First) Rebound
Authors: Robert M. Coates
Location: Paris
Publisher: Contact Editions
Date: 1926
Edition: First Edition
Features: [1926]. PRESENTATION COPY. SIGNED and inscribed: "To Dora 'My only Friend' [signed] Bob Coates," on title page, with a printed copy of a photograph of the author laid down to front free endpaper. The true first edition has only been known in wrappers; this copy is professionally bound in plain unlettered contemporary dark red cloth with all edges trimmed. Possibly a presentation binding state done by the publisher for the author, or done by the author himself, or even possibly done by the recipient (doubtful). A cloth hardcover binding contemporary with the publication of the book. A surreal science fantasy/crime novel with a mad scientist and a "peeping Tom" ray. The novel was influenced by the principles of DaDa, the nihilistic art movement, and its literary offshoot in the Paris of its day.
Book Condition: Very Good: Firm copy, softened corners, some rubbing to the faded spine. Small news clipping photo of Author mounted to ffe. Lightly tanned pages.
HCS10659-1
Authors: Robert M. Coates
Location: Paris
Publisher: Contact Editions
Date: 1926
Edition: First Edition
Features: [1926]. PRESENTATION COPY. SIGNED and inscribed: "To Dora 'My only Friend' [signed] Bob Coates," on title page, with a printed copy of a photograph of the author laid down to front free endpaper. The true first edition has only been known in wrappers; this copy is professionally bound in plain unlettered contemporary dark red cloth with all edges trimmed. Possibly a presentation binding state done by the publisher for the author, or done by the author himself, or even possibly done by the recipient (doubtful). A cloth hardcover binding contemporary with the publication of the book. A surreal science fantasy/crime novel with a mad scientist and a "peeping Tom" ray. The novel was influenced by the principles of DaDa, the nihilistic art movement, and its literary offshoot in the Paris of its day.
Book Condition: Very Good: Firm copy, softened corners, some rubbing to the faded spine. Small news clipping photo of Author mounted to ffe. Lightly tanned pages.
HCS10659-1