A personal journey and travel guide, available now, includes. When bram met walt the national endowment for the humanities. In near fine condition with some minor rubbing and a few light spots. Bram stoker books rare and first editions signed by novelist. Undoubtedly, stoker presented the book to munsey in an unsuccessful hope that munsey would serialize dracula in one of his magazines. Letter written by bram stoker, author of dracula, and signed by legendary actor sir henry irving in 1891 regarding problems with theatre seating. Vintage news agent label affixed to the front pastedown. Jan 16, 2021 presentation copy signed by the author, bram stoker, to frank a. Presentation copy signed by the author, bram stoker, to frank a. Corey the same guy that purchased that ridiculouslyfunny lou gehrig signed jersey was excited about purchasing the dracula book signed by. Bram stoker dracula book signed autograph guaranteed. When stoker proposed that he dedicate the book to his dear friend. Shop unique bram stoker face masks designed and sold by in. Bound in black cloth with red and giltstamping to the front board and spine.
Bram stoker 18471912 was an irish theatre manager and gothic novelist, the author of dracula and creator of the modern vampire genre. Accordingly, tomfolio does not guarantee the authenticity, nor can a com. A devoted employee, stoker continued his decadeslong employment with his revered superior even after the publication of this classic work, and in 1906 compiled his memories of the actor in a book, personal reminisces of henry irving. First edition, early issue, of this masterpiece of horror, together with an autograph letter signed by stoker regarding his novel. Loosely inserted is what looks to be a cut out from an autograph book, with bram stoker s signature on one side and that of an alice s. In his book recollections of thirteen presidents 1906, wise writes briefly about a time in the winter of 1894 or 1895 when irving was visiting new york. Bram stoker autograph letter unsigned 05051890 with sir. Horror world this collection also permits academic study of the intertextual development of the broader stoker oeuvre, especially elements later synthesised in.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. Octavo, 20thcentury full yellow morocco reproducing the original cloth, all edges gilt. Bela lugosi set the standard for movie vampires when he starred in the title role of dracula, the 1931 film version of bram stoker s famous book. Dracula deluxe hardback book signed by dacre stoker. We are cognizant of the fact that this book was published after bram stokers death. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. During his lifetime, he was better known as the personal assistant of actor sir henry irving and business manager of the lyceum theatre, which irving owned. I have never seen one of irving before that could at all compare with it. Dracula first edition bram stoker bauman rare books. Abraham bram stoker wrote the classic 1897 vampire novel dracula.
Bram stoker s signature can clearly be seen in the whitby museum visitor book. Houghton library printed book provenance file, rz and unidentified houghton library. Bram stokers signature can clearly be seen in the whitby museum visitor book. Corey the same guy that purchased that ridiculouslyfunny lou gehrig signed jersey was excited about purchasing the dracula book signed by the author himself, bram stoker. Autograph letter signed bram stoker on lyceum theater.
Bela lugosi photo signed autograph movie scene guaranteed. Pawn stars on history shocking price for signed dracula novel. Dracula by bram stoker 1st edition 1897 from christian. Dacre stoker is the great grandnephew of bram stoker and the international bestselling coauthor of dracula the undead dutton, 2009, the official stoker family endorsed sequel to dracula. Horror world this collection also permits academic study of the intertextual development of the broader stoker oeuvre, especially elements later synthesised in his dracula tale. Winner of the 2016 bram stoker award for superior achievement in graphic novel, kolchak the night stalker. Bram stoker books rare and first editions signed by. For his book he studied the culture and religion of the people on the balkan and explored the life of the historical person vlad tepes. The very first edition of bram stokers dracula was printing in the uk in 1897. Ever since bram stoker unleashed dracula on readers in 1897, the undead have been stalking literary and pop culture with abandon. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. Feb 21, 2006 description bram stoker signed first edition book.
On september 9, 2011 the pawn stars reality show aired a segment in which they were offered a bram stoker signed dracula book. Dracula by stoker, bram used books and rare books from. In the same year bram started to write his book dracula, which he finished 7 years later. Dracula author bram stoker signed whitby museums visitor book. Bram stoker autograph letter unsigned 031891 with sir henry irving item 43774.
Also having read bram stoker s novel dracula i found the character of nosferatu to be much closer to stoker s conception. Autograph letter signed from bram stoker, new york, to william winter manuscript, 1895 october 31. Having said that however, in my mind bela lugosi will always be the standard by which all other draculas should and will be held up as the measuring stick to or at least played against. Corey sinks his teeth into a rare signed copy of bram stokers dracula. Although an invalid in early childhoodhe could not stand or walk until he was seven stoker outgrew his weakness to become an outstanding athlete and football soccer player at trinity college 186470 in. He drew inspiration for his novel, dracula, from his holiday in. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Bram stoker autograph sold bram stoker is bestremembered for authoring the 1897 gothic masterpiece dracula. One page, written in black ink to recto of plaza hotel stationery, written in bram stokers hand but signed by henry irving.
The dracula article contradicts almost everything in this paragraph. A near fine letter with a few creases, a few lines written in ink to bottom left corner noting that the letter was written by stoker but signed by irving. Mark twain autographed letter signed to bram stoker. Shop for bram stoker related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from. Stoker, bram, 18471912 social networks and archival context. He rose to fame in the legendary 1927 broadway stage adaptation of bram stoker s dracula. Dated less than 2 months after publication, the letter, addressed to miss marguerite pirkis, reads in full.
He worked as the manager of stage actor sir henry irving, whom he idolized, and penned several letters on his behalf daily as well as managed londons lyceum theater. Dracula deluxe hardback book signed 2x by dacre stoker very rare bram stoker. The menu has been attached to a vintage autograph book page from the 1930s, which was originally owned by a daphne pitcher although the signature is dedicated to sidney. The first issue is without the advertisement for stoker s the shoulder of shasta on page 392. Autograph letters signed bram stoker, henry irving. Archibald constable and company, 1897, first edition, presumed first printing, first issue with no advertisements, viiiix, 390 pages, yellow cloth with red lettering, signed and inscribed to stoker s brother on the free front endpaper thornly stoker from bram 29. Munsey 18541925, the great american newspaper and magazine publisher. Rare books by bram stoker, including first editions and signed first edition copies of dracula. Bram stoker autograph letter unsigned 05051890 with sir henry irving item 43775. The lair of the white worm by bram stoker, first edition. Bram stoker irish novelist best remembered as the author of the horror novel dracula. Abraham bram stoker 8 november 1847 20 april 1912 was an irish author, best known today for his 1897 gothic horror novel dracula. A prepublication copy with an autograph letter signed by bram stoker, dated 3 november 1911 laid in the book. Bram stoker, bookworm the view from marshs library.
First edition, first issue, with correspondence from bram stoker and from the books dedicatee hommybeg, aka hall caine. He drew inspiration for his novel, dracula, from his holiday in the town. Bram stoker autograph letter unsigned 031891 with sir. The following are some other signed books we have sold. Marshs library has a record of visitors stretching back to 1828. The forgotten writings of bram stoker is impressive right from the first page. Irving and stoker were both managers at londons lyceum theatre. Sell dracula author, bram stoker autograph at nate d.
Bram stoker, irish writer best known as the author of the gothic horror tale dracula. Aug 05, 2020 the two said they had based their book on bram stoker s handwritten notes and excised plot threads, even including the character of stoker in their story as a nod to the original source. Dacre is also the coeditor with elizabeth miller of the lost journal of bram stoker. Hindmans literature from a private new orleans collection. Dracula bram stoker first edition signed raptis rare books. Pawn stars, drew max forensic document examiner, bram. The book is reasonably firmly bound, it is externally lightly marked, bumped and rubbed. Shop for bram stoker related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts.
This item is a 7 12 x 10,black and white photo of actor bela lugosi. A collection of autograph letters by musicians, writers and other personalities to members of the dannreuther family, 18921964, on a variety of subjects, some with original envelopes, the signatories including musicians and composers such as hubert parry, george grove regarding writing his book on king david, harold samuel, charles stanford. This fine copy of stoker s deeply sensational, exciting and interesting novel charlotte stoker was bound in the nowiconic publishers yellow cloth with blood red lettering. The forgotten lore of edgar allan poe brings you telltale hearts and premature burials, black cats and the red death as reporter carl kolchak grapples with deepening horror and madness when events from edgar allan poes tales of mystery. Dracula author bram stoker signed whitby museums visitor. Autograph letter signed from mark twain to bram stoker, who he thanks for a photograph of henry irving, my dear stoker. Signed and inscribed by the author bram stoker on the front free endpaper. Letter written by bram stoker, author of dracula, and signed by legendary actor sir henry irving in 1890 turning down a petition for a play. A book collector is going to get sick when he sees all those other signatures. Stoker writes on lyceum theatre letterhead to a mr. The text block is age toned with minor spots of foxing. Bram stoker autograph letter unsigned 05051890 with.
Because of this, copies of dracula signed by the author are rare and in high. This copy is one of a few signed by matt ruff, author of lovecraft county who wrote the intro with a small ink drawing. Bela lugosi was a hungarianborn actor, who emigrated to the usa in 1920. John adamss naval history books pawn stars on history.
Dracula deluxe hardback book signed by dacre stoker very rare bram stoker. At first it was a slow trickle, as others imitated stoker on the page, but once hollywood sank its teeth into vampire mythology, it couldnt quit feeding. London, july 7 the printed books, autograph letters and illuminated and other manuscripts and the library of the late bram stoker, who was for years manager for the late sir henry irving, were sold at sothebys today. Autograph letter signed mark twain bauman rare books. Sep 19, 2011 in my opinion, the bram stoker signed dracula book sold on the pawn stars reality show is not authentic.
Abraham bram stoker 8 november 1847 20 april 1912 was an irish author, best known. Please note that while we have reason to be confident that the signature is genuine by virtue of its source, it has not undergone any expert examination or verification. Fiction 1,145 literary collections 161 young adult fiction 98. In the man who wrote dracula 1975 stoker biographer daniel farson stoker s grandnephew reported that the two men did indeed meet, in london in 1890, but farson only asserts. Bram stoker and sir henry irving letter written by bram stoker, author of dracula, and signed by legendary actor sir henry irving in 1891 regarding problems with theatre seating. The letter by the author mentions that this book the lair of the white worm will come out on the 7th. There is good reason to assume that it was the hungarian professor who told bram for the first time of the name of dracula.
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