George du Maurier — Trilby

London, Osgood, McIlvaine & Co, 1895. First edition. Leather. The first illustrated edition of George du Maurier's important Gothic novel. The first illustrated edition, with illustrations by the author.This novel was originally published as a serial in 'Harper's New Monthly Magazine' from January to August 1894.'Trilby' follows a half-Irish girl working in an idyllic bohemian Paris as an artist's model and laundress. There are several men in love with her, including the rogue, musician, and hypnotist, Svengali. Illustrated with a frontispiece and numerous full page and vignette illustrations throughout.Written by the Franco-British author and cartoonist George du Maurier. He is best known for this Gothic novel, publishing it during a revival of the gothic and horror genres. The novel inspired Leroux's 'Phantom of the Opera&apos.Five pages of adverts to the rear. In a half crushed morocco binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, smart. A few light marks to the boards and spine. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the very occasional scattered spot. Near Fine . Ill.: George du Maurier. Near Fine .