George du Maurier — Trilby: A Novel

London, Osgood, McIlvaine & Co. 1895. First edition. Cloth. The first illustrated edition of this novel from Franco-British writer George Du Maurier. First illustrated edition, originally published 1894. Illustrated with a frontispiece and over one hundred in-text images. Set in the 1850s in an idyllic bohemian Paris. Telling the stories of two English artists and a Scottish artist, and featuring the memorable character of Svengali, a rogue, masterful musician and hypnotist. Written and illustrated by George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier, a Franco-British cartoonist and writer known for his work in Punch. Publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Small splits in the cloth to the head and tail of the spine. Hinges starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot and light age toning to the extremities. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: George du Maurier. Very Good .