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By Megan11, 25 May, 2021

Description

I have questions about this book. I am just trying to learn more about it and research it.
The book is "DRACULA" It was Published By DOUBLEDAY & COMPANY Inc.
Written By: Bram Stoker
Printed In Garden City, New York.
Copyright Date 1897
It is a First US Edition

Category

Books and Manuscripts

Medium

Hardcover made of black cloth and the Lettering is Red.

Distinguishing marks

Pages hace some yellowing and they are fragile. No pages are coming out it is just a old book that has been handled and moved around a lot over the yrears.

Condition

Good

Date Period

Copyrighted in 1897

History

First U.S. edition. It was my grandfather's book. He loved to read and I inherited all of his books after he passed away in 2001. I have moved a lot and probably will be moving again soon. I would rather the book be with someone who is a lover of books like my grandfather was and can appreciate it. I do not want it to get lost or damaged moving and like I said I would rather it be with someone who would take care of it if I decide to sell.

Price

$4,000-$5,000

For Sale?

Yes

Photos

Re: Antique Book

I found two that sold on eBay https://www.ebay.com/itm/274694449056?hash=item3ff510a7a0%3Ag%3AzQQAAOS…
And https://www.antiquesnavigator.com/d-2993270/1897-dracula-bram-stoker-do…
Not much info there but you can see what they sold for.
Found one more at worthpoint https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/dracula-bram-stoker-doubleday-co…
Here’s one that I think is the same with dust jacket that says it was a book club edition https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/dracula-bram-stroker-1897-double…
Another book club edition https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/bram-stoker-dracula-doubleday-du…
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/dracula-bram-stoker-1897-doubled…
https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/dracula-bram-stoker-1953-edition…
https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30608525304&cm_mmc=gg…

Re: Antique Book

Thanks so much

Re: Antique Book

I added a few more links above. I think yours is a Doubleday Book Club Edition from the 1950’s.

Re: Antique Book

It was copyrighted in 1897.

Re: Antique Book

What exactly is a Book Club Edition?

Re: Antique Book

I’m guessing it was like book of the month club. I found something yesterday about Doubleday Book Club Edition. If I can find it again I’ll add it here.
This is the page http://www.tomfolio.com/publishers/BookClubID.html
If it were me I’d email this person and see what they know.

Re: Antique Book

Thanks so much. You have been so helpful.