George du Maurier — Trilby: A Novel & the Martian

London, Osgood, McIlvaine & Co.; Harper & Brothers, 1895-1898. Cloth. Two volumes of illustrated works by George Du Maurier, in the original cloth bindings. Two volumes. Written and illustrated by George Louis Palmella Busson du Maurier, a Franco-British cartoonist and writer known for his work in Punch. This set includes: Trilby, 1895. The first illustrated trade edition of 'Trilby&apos. First published in 1894 and then as a limited edition illustrated copy in 1895. 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. The Martian, 1898. Early edition of 'The Martian' which was first published in 1897 in New York and London under the same publishers. Illustrated with a frontispiece and forty-eight in-text images. A largely autobiographical novel describing the life of Barty Josselin as told by his close friend Robert Maurice. Publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original full cloth binding. Externally, smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Minor fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Front hinge starting but firm to Trilby. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light scattered spotting. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper of Trilby. Previous owner's book label to the front pastedown. Very Good . Ill.: George du Maurier. Very Good .