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Location
South Africa
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Calling all vintage horror and pulp fiction collectors! Up for sale is a rare 1978 UK edition of Isobel by Jane Parkhurst, published by Hamlyn Paperbacks. This "hypnotic novel of possession" features incredible, striking front cover art by famed fantasy illustrator Rowena Morrill. A perfect addition to any retro horror or occult fiction collection.

Item Specifications:

  • Title: Isobel: A Convent-Bred Beauty Seduced by the Prince of Darkness

  • Author: Jane Parkhurst (Copyright Nancy Smith, 1977)

  • Publisher: Hamlyn Paperbacks (Great Britain, 1978 First Edition thus)

  • Format: Vintage Paperback

  • ISBN: 0 600 34908 X (060034908X)

  • Dimensions: Approx. 11 cm x 18 cm x 1.8 cm

  • Weight: Approx. 160 grams

Condition Note: This is a pre-loved vintage item with authentic character. It is in Acceptable/Good Vintage Condition given its age.

  • Cover: Shows visible shelf wear, corner bumping, and creasing/scuffing on both the front and back.

  • Spine: Intact with some fading, rubbing, and a small surface tear near the top, but the binding is holding together well.

  • Pages: Expect typical age-related tanning (browning) and foxing/spotting on the edge of the pages and inside covers, consistent with a 45+ year-old paperback.

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15 Jun 2026
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