George du Maurier — Peter Ibbetson

London, James R. Osgood, McIlvaine & Co, 1892. First edition. Cloth. A smart first edition of George du Maurier's romantic novel, illustrated by du Maurier throughout. The first edition, second issue, stamped in black to the front boards.Complete in two volumes.In two custom cloth slipcases, in a very good and a near fine condition. 'Peter Ibbetson' was rather successful upon its initial publication. It is a light hearted love story regarding two young lovers who are separated in childhood and then find each other later in life. They become separated once more when Peter is unjustly convicted of murder, and the young couple can dream themselves into each other's consciousness whilst they sleep.Each volume is illustrated profusely by George du Maurier, with in-text illustrations throughout, in addition to eleven plates to Volume I and ten plates to Volume II.Bookplate of Blairhame to the front paste downs. Blairhame was the home of J. Insley Blair, for whom it was designed for. Blair was Chairman of the governing committee of the Tuxedo Club, a private member owned country club in Tuxedo Park, New York. In the original publisher's cloth binding, in two cloth slipcases. Externally, smart. Very light bumping to the head and tail of the spines and to the extremities. A few light spots to the boards. Front hinge of Volume II is slightly strained but firm. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Spots to the endpapers. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Blind stamp to the title pages. Slipcases are smart, one with some rubbing and discolouration and minor spots. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: George du Maurier. Very Good Indeed .