Vathek

A scarce edition of this unusual late 18th century novel, edited and with an introduction by Balliol College Oxford Fellow Roger Lonsdale. Based on Beckfords 1816 edition in which he revised and corrected the initial English translation. Near fine in a VG jacket with a couple of small tears. Hardcover, First Thus. ISBN 0192553372. Oxford University Press, Oxford, 1970. 003257