H. Rider Haggard — Mr. Meeson&Apos;S Will

London, Spencer Blackett, 1888 . First edition. Cloth. The first UK edition in book form of this exciting H. Rider Haggard adventure novel, illustrated throughout. The first UK edition in book form. This was preceded by a version printed as the "Summer Number" of the Illustrated London News, released in June 1888, and by the authorized U.S. Harper & Brothers edition, also published in June 1888.The first UK edition in book form, first issue, with a thirty-one page catalogue dated October 1888 to the rear, as called for, alongside the typo of "Johnson" for "Johnston" on page 284.Illustrated with a frontispiece and fifteen plates. Collated, complete.An early novel by H. Rider Haggard, revolving around a marooned man's will that has been tattooed on the back of a woman.With the former owner's inscription of A.R. Sullock to the recto of the frontispiece. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with discolouration to cloth of back strip. Small loss of cloth to spine head. Ink mark to tail of front joint. Front hinge a touch strained, but generally firmly held. Internally, binding a touch strained, but holding firm. Inscription to recto of frontispiece. Pages bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot. Publisher's catalogue unopened to head. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .