STOKER, Bram (1847-1912). The Jewel of Seven Stars. London: William Heinemann, 1903. 8vo. [viii], 337 pp. Publisher's red cloth stamped black, gilt, and blind. FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING WITH CHAPTER XVI AND ORIGINAL ENDING. In 1912, the novel, which tells the story of an archaeologist tricked into reviving an Egyptian mummy, was republished with a more upbeat ending from Stoker, and chapter XVI removed. It has been the subject of several major film adaptations, including Bram Stoker's Legend of the Mummy (1997).

Soiling, abrading, and wear to boards, rubbed at extremities and sunned at spine. Front joint starting, broken hinges, light spotting and interior toning. Ownership signature to front pastedown. Pp. 337 ripped in half. Else very good.