TRILBY, A NOVEL.
London: Osgood, McIlvaine & Co., 1895.
First illustrated edition. x, 447p. (v, ads). With 121 full page and in-text illustrations by the author. Bound by Sangorski & Sutcliffe in full deep dark blue morocco with marbled endpapers, t.e.g., the spine with gilt titles and panel ornamentation, the covers with a simple border rule and a small repeating geometric rule, simple dentelles. Paper crack to gutter of first signature not affecting binding, else exceptionally fine. Item #23878
The gothic story of a tone-deaf Irish artist's model with whom all the male characters were in love. Trilby became a world-class singer whenever she performed under the spell of the mesmerist Svengali.
Price: $600.00