THE MASTER SINNER: A ROMANCE by a Well-Known Author [pseudonym]. London: John Long, 1901. Octavo, pp. [1-8] 9-181 [182] [183-184: ads] + [8]-page publisher's catalogue headed "Mr John Long's Winter List of Books, 1900-1" on page [1] inserted at rear, original pictorial black cloth, front cover stamped in white and gold, spine panel stamped in gold, publisher's monogram stamped in blind on rear cover, fore and bottom edges untrimmed. First edition. "Sensational novel of after-death experiences; skeptical philosopher receives letter from Hell, as promised by dead aesthete, describing a typically Victorian 'slough of despond:' good deeds to make the difference, futile regrets are too late. Similar to Mrs. Oliphant's THE LAND OF DARKNESS and Florence Marryat's THE DEAD MAN'S MESSAGE." - Robert Knowlton. Locke, A Spectrum of Fantasy, p. 224. Reginald 38136. Not in Bleiler (1948; 1978). Inner hinges partially cracked, else a very good, bright copy. Scarce. (#61393).
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