This is the story of Elisabeth Bathory, a 17th-century Transylvanian countess. She was tried as a vampire and became an inspiration for depraved murderers up to the present day. Based on research conducted at archives in Eastern Europe, this account includes both the recorded truth and the legend that has grown up around her. Tony Thorne is the author of the "Bloomsbury Dictionary of Slang".
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This is the story of Elisabeth Bathory, a 17th-century Transylvanian countess. She was tried as a vampire and became an inspiration for depraved murderers up to the present day. Based on research conducted at archives in Eastern Europe, this account includes both the recorded truth and the legend that has grown up around her. Tony Thorne is the author of the "Bloomsbury Dictionary of Slang".
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st edition, 8vo, 274pp, photo illustrations; VG+ Copy in VG+ DJ; laid in is an uncredited article on Bathory by Tony THorne.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. Though second-hand, the book is still in very good shape. Minimal signs of usage may include very minor creasing on the cover or on the spine.
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Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items (toys, dvds, etc). We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.
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Near fine in Near fine jacket. Near fine condition. Bloomsbury, 1997. First edition-first printing(10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1). Purple hardback(gilt lettering to the spine, small nick on the edges of the cover) with Dj(two small creases, nicks and scratch on the Dj cover), both in near fine condition. Illustrated with b/w photos, drawings, maps. Nice and clean pages as new with a small ink mark and light shelf wear on the outer edges, two small nicks and light shelf wear on the edges of the pages. Nice and clean book with light shelf wear on the Dj cover.286pp including Notes on Pronunciation, notes, bibliography and index. A collectable first edition-first printing. This is another paragraph Product Description: This is the story of Elisabeth Bathory, a 17th-century Transylvanian countess. She was tried as a vampire and became an inspiration for depraved murderers up to the present day. Based on research conducted at archives in Eastern Europe, this account includes both the recorded truth and the legend that has grown up around her.
