Lot #71: Antiquarian Book: Paul Clifford by Edward Bulwer-Lytton (It was a dark and stormy night!)

Paul Clifford by Edward Bulwer-Lytton. This book is famously recognized as the source of the much-parodied opening line: "It was a dark and stormy night... which has become a popular phrase for evoking gothic mystery. Half-leather binding with dark leather on the spine and corners, paired with marbled paper boards. The spine is decorated with ornate gilt (gold) tooling and includes a red leather title label with marbled edges. Published by George Routledge and Sons, London. Condition: all books on offer are antiquarian, antique, vintage, or used...buyers should expect minor foxing on antique books, minor marks on the covers, and minor loss to edges of original dust jackets. If there is any Major damages or loss it will be shown in the images. Measurements: 6 1/2” x 4” Pickup category timeslot {A}