Collins, Wilkie [1824 - 1889] — MAN And WIFE
New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers Franklin Square, 1870. 1st US edition (Parish, pp 80 - 81). Cf Sadleir 598, for the 1st UK edition. Original publisher's brown cloth binding with gilt stamped title lettering to spine. Now protected by a custom-cut clear mylar wrapper. [3] - 239, [1 (blank)], 4 pp. Text double column. 4 pages of Harper adverts conclude volume. Frontispiece of Collins, with facsimile signature underneath. Text illustrated throughout with 66 b/w wood engravings by John McLenan. Tall 8vo. 9-3/8" x 5-7/8". General wear, spine sunned with frayed spine ends. PO name stamp of 'Agnes Richardson' [2x] to ffep & preliminary blank. Stain to upper quarter of text block, gradually diminishing throughout. A Good copy only.
