[ASSOCIATION COPY]. BURTON, Richard F. (1821-1890). Vikram and the Vampire or Tales of Hindu Devilry. London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1870. 8vo. xxiv, [1]-319 pp. Illustrated by Ernest Griset. Original boards stamped red and gilt, recased with new endpapers. FIRST EDITION OF BURTON'S ADAPTATION OF INDIAN GHOST STORIES, WITH OWNERSHIP INSCRIPTION OF EDMOND HAMILTON, AUTHOR OF CAPTAIN FUTURE STORIES. Burton's loose adaptation is the best-known English translation of the original Sanskirt collection, injecting into the stories his own humor and a distinct Victorian perspective. Hamilton has inscribed his name on the front flyleaf. 

Spine ends trimmed, spine block separating, tears to gutter, corners bumped and rubbed, extremities rubbed. Recased with new endpapers, visible rebinding to gutter at pp. 319, separation at pp. 317, toning and spotting throughout, water damage to frontispiece, ex-libris with stamp to title page. Fair.