George du Maurier — Trilby

London, Osgood, Mcilvaine, & Co. 1895 . First edition. Cloth. The first illustrated trade edition of George du Maurier's novel set in bohemian Paris, with over one hundred illustrations by the author. 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 one-hundred-and-twenty-one in-text images by the author.A gothic novel set in the 1850s in an idyllic bohemian Paris, this novel tells the stories of two English artists and a Scottish artist, also featuring the memorable character of Svengali, a rogue musician and hypnotist. Written and illustrated by Franco-British cartoonist and author, George du Maurier, known for his contributions to Punch and for this particular novel. Bound in the publisher's cloth. Externally, generally smart, with light bumping to the extremities. Rubbing to the joints and spine, causing small tears, with a little loss to the spine tail. Hinges are a touch strained, but holding firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright, with just the odd handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: George du Maurier. Very Good .