"The Body Snatcher" in original wrappers Robert Louis Stevenson 1884 STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). "The Body Snatcher." Pp 3-12. In: Pall Mall Christmas Extra No. 13 . London: 1884. The first appearance in print, with rare original wrappers. This grisly tale about the anatomist K and his need for cadavers is based on the real-life career of physician Robert Knox, whose classroom was supplied by the victims of the Westport murders. It did not appear in book form for another 11 years. Quarto (250 x 180mm). Illustrated with a wood-engraving by Morgan, captioned "A wild yell rang up into the night," repeated on upper wrapper. Morocco-backed purple boards with original wrappers bound in (light wear, morocco hinges rubbed, upper wrapper with small corner repair, lower wrapper neatly backed repairing old tears).
"The Body Snatcher" in original wrappers Robert Louis Stevenson 1884 STEVENSON, Robert Louis (1850-1894). "The Body Snatcher." Pp 3-12. In: Pall Mall Christmas Extra No. 13 . London: 1884. The first appearance in print, with rare original wrappers. This grisly tale about the anatomist K and his need for cadavers is based on the real-life career of physician Robert Knox, whose classroom was supplied by the victims of the Westport murders. It did not appear in book form for another 11 years. Quarto (250 x 180mm). Illustrated with a wood-engraving by Morgan, captioned "A wild yell rang up into the night," repeated on upper wrapper. Morocco-backed purple boards with original wrappers bound in (light wear, morocco hinges rubbed, upper wrapper with small corner repair, lower wrapper neatly backed repairing old tears).
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
Testen Sie LotSearch und seine Premium-Features 7 Tage - ohne Kosten!
Lassen Sie sich automatisch über neue Objekte in kommenden Auktionen benachrichtigen.
Suchauftrag anlegen.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
.jpg "Quelle: Christie's")
