SUMMERS, Montague. The Vampire his Kith and Kin.

(London): Kegan Paul, Trench, Trubner Co., 1928.  First edition.  Hardcover.  24.2cm by 16.5cm.  xv, 356 pages.  A fascinating exploration of vampire mythology, providing a detailed look at how the figure of the vampire has evolved and how it has influenced literature.  Summers, known for his fascination with the occult and supernatural, takes a scholarly yet entertaining approach, blending historical facts with an exploration of the vampire’s place in mythology. He categorizes different types of vampires and their associated traits, often exploring their roles as symbols of death, the afterlife, and the fear of the unknown. The book also investigates the vampire’s connections with witchcraft, demons, and the idea of the “undead.”  Illustrated with eight plates.  A very good copy in dust jacket.  Some foxing to top edge.  Booksellers label to front pastedown.  Jacket with a few short tears, some loss at bottom part of the rear fold.  A nice copy of this definitive account of the vampire’s nature, its origins, and its significance in various cultural contexts.