TOLSTOY, Leo (1829-1910) — [Russian Literature] The Devil [Dyavol]

New York and London Harper & Brothers Publishers First Edition (so stated) in English of this posthumously published novella, translated by Aylmer Maude. Crown 8vo (203 x 120mm): x,[2],104pp. Publisher's black quarter cloth over scarlet paper-covered boards, spine stamped in gold, fore-edge untrimmed; color illustrated dust jacket, priced $2.00. Board edges lightly shelf-rubbed, else an excellent example, tightly bound and clean throughout, the scarce jacket Near Fine or better. Not in Line. Fine- Near Fine+ Written in 1889 and given an alternative ending in 1909, but first published in 1911. Like Tolstoy's The Kreutzer Sonata, written around the same time, The Devil deals with the consequences of sexual desire and lust. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.)