George Du Maurier - Trilby - 1895
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First edition. (Illustrated one volume edition).
he Trilby (a hat), and the word "Svengali" for a manipulative person with power, after the evil mesmerist character in the novel.
Original blue boards with gilt titles and portrait to the front board. Clean blue boards with a little bumping to the corners and the head and tail of the spine. Very light marking to the rear covers.
Frontis illustration under tissue guard and title page with vignette. I
Illustrated throughout with 121 illustrations by the author.
Rough cut page edges. Slight foxing intermittently to the page edges.
447pp, [6]. with advertising leaves to the end. 19 x 15 cm
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
First edition. (Illustrated one volume edition).
he Trilby (a hat), and the word "Svengali" for a manipulative person with power, after the evil mesmerist character in the novel.
Original blue boards with gilt titles and portrait to the front board. Clean blue boards with a little bumping to the corners and the head and tail of the spine. Very light marking to the rear covers.
Frontis illustration under tissue guard and title page with vignette. I
Illustrated throughout with 121 illustrations by the author.
Rough cut page edges. Slight foxing intermittently to the page edges.
447pp, [6]. with advertising leaves to the end. 19 x 15 cm
Seller's Story
We are professional booksellers based in France, and have been members of ILAB for many years. We currently hold full membership of SLAM, as well as other organisations. We also sell at fairs and markets across Europe.
We are often found at brocantes and marches, searching for books and prints. We are also always interested in acquiring new stock from individuals, so if you have books or prints to sell, do get in touch.
We are proud to purchase biodegradable packaging and materials. Where possible, all of our book wrap and tape are compostable or re-cyclable. If you do receive any plastic bubble wrap from us - it is because we are re-using items we have received.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Trilby
Author/ Illustrator
George Du Maurier
Condition
Very good
Publication year oldest item
1895
Height
190 mm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
150 mm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
London: Osgood, McIlvaine & Co.
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Number of pages
447
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