George du Maurier — The Martian

London & New York, Harper & Brothers , 1898. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this semi-autobiographical novel by George du Maurier in the publisher's original binding. George du Maurier (1834-1896) was a Franco-British writer and cartoonist who published in Punch, as well as his novels 'Trilby' and  'The Martian&apos. He was the grandfather of authors Daphne and Angela du Maurier. 'The Martian' is autobiographical for the most part, and describes the life of Barty Josselin narrated by a friend Robert Maurice.In the publisher's original binding, with gilt decoration to the front cover.Profusely illustrated throughout with engravings by the author. In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, bumping to the tail of the spine and extremities. Internally firmly bound, pages bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: George du Maurier. Very Good .