The Vampire his Kith and Kin.
New York: Dutton, 1929. First US Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo, xvi + 356 pp. Original brown textured cloth with gilt title, etc. to spine B&w frontispiece and 7 b&w plates, index. The first US edition of the scarcer of Summers' two studies of the lore and practice of Vampirism. Chapters: The Origins of the Vampire; The Generation of the Vampire; The Traits and Practice of Vampirism; The Vampire in Assyria, The East, and some Ancient Countries; The Vampire in Literature; Bibliography; Index. Spine ends and corners very lightly chafed, page edges darkened and foxed, pages evenly toned with just a touch of foxing. A small circular ownership stamp (no bigger than a thumbprint) on each of the pastedowns (inside front covers). No other markings. Overall a tight, solid and unmarked about VG copy. (lacks dust jacket). Item #69364
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