Wilkie Collins — Poor Miss Finch

London, Richard Bentley, 1872. First edition. Fine Binding. A finely bound, very scarce, first edition sete of Wilkie Collins' novel 'Poor Miss Finch&apos. The first edition of this title, in triple decker form. Previously, this work was serialised in Cassell's Magazine. In the same year a one volume edition was issued in America. Recently rebound, in a fine half calf binding, with marbled boards.Volume I has been bound without the advertisement leaf. This novel regards a young blind woman, Lucille, who temporarily regains their sight. She finds herself in a love triangle with twin brothers who use her blindness to trick her.  A very scarce first edition of this work. Collins is probably best known for 'The Woman in White' and 'The Moonstone&apos. The latter is regarded as the first modern detective novel. Rebound, in half calf bindings. Externally, in an excellent condition with minor shelfwear. Internally, firmly bound. Bound without advertisement leaf at end of volume I. 'Philosophers' Reference Library stamps' to p.111 in volumes I & II & erased from p.111 of volume III. Evidence of the stamps also bleached out from foot of titles and front blanks. Pages are bright. Light spots to the title pages. Just the odd spot to pages. Near Fine . Ill.: None. Near Fine .