The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel (First U.S. Edition)

The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel (First U.S. Edition)

$300.00 USD
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The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel (First U.S. Edition)

The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel (First U.S. Edition)

$300.00 USD
The Purple Cloud by M.P. Shiel (First U.S. Edition)

Authors: M.P. Shiel

Location: New York

Publisher: Vanguard Press

Date: 1930

Edition: First Edition

Features: First American Edition. The Purple Cloud is an apocalyptic "last man" novel by the British writer M. P. Shiel. First published in 1901, H. G. Wells lauded novel as "brilliant" and H. P. Lovecraft later praised it as exemplary weird fiction, "delivered with a skill and artistry falling little short of actual majesty." Blue cloth, gilt lettering to spine and cover.

Book Condition: Fine: Sharp tight copy. Bright cloth with minor wear, tanning to endpapers.

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+: Edgewear, tape and minor fading to jacket. Not price-clipped. Clear protective cover.

HCX22091-1