An unique collector's item to obtain this first edition of one of the greatest horror novels in literary history.Ĭloth. The Colonial Issue is in fact rarer than the traditional first UK printing. It was not unusual for publishers to hand over responsibility for distributing these overseas editions as appears to be the case here.

The colonial issue adheres to all of the first issue points (printed on thicker paper and without any advertisements) one might expect and was very likely to have been printed along with the very earliest of the first edition copies. The existence of this colonial issue only came to light relatively recently, with most copies appearing in decidedly poor condition. 1897 first UK edition (rare colonial issue) with cancel title page, occasional scattered spotting, ink stamp to front free endpaper, modern yellow morocco letter in red, in imitation of the first edition binding. Published by Archibald Constable & Co., Westminster, 1897. First edition, Graham Greene's copy with his ink ownership inscription to front free endpaper, 'The Shoulder of Shasta' issue, endpapers a little spotted, original yellow cloth, lettered in red, slight shelf-lean, spine slightly darkened, slight bumping and minor fraying to spine tips and corners, very light surface soiling, but a bright and excellent copy, preserved in custom morocco-backed drop-back box. The fact that this book has survived for over a century in this excellent condition and was owned by Graham Greene makes this first edition one of the most collectible examples on the market. This is a one of a kind opportunity to own a first edition of one of the most iconic horror stories of all time with the most amazing literary provenance - a collector would be hard pushed to find better. A rare book in its own right but rarer still that this copy comes from Brighton Rock author Graham Greene's personal collection with his ink ownership inscription to front free endpaper. From the personal collection of Graham Greene! The first edition of Dracula from 1897.

Dracula by Bram Stoker