[Literature] Lewis, Matthew G. The Monk - A Romance. Waterford: J. Saunders, 1796 [i.e. 1818]. 3 volumes. 12 mo. x, 250; ii, 280; 308 pp, full calf, red leather spine labels. The spurious (or forgery) Waterford edition of 'The Monk', dated 1796, but with paper watermarked 1818; printed from the second edition of 1796, with the 'Haughty Lady' conclusion. Minor rubbing. Title page of Vol. I sewn to binding opposite page 1. Lacking half titles. Scattered foxing. Volume III lacking title page.

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