GEORGE DU MAURIER, THE SATIRIST OF THE VICTORIANS: A Review…

GEORGE DU MAURIER, THE SATIRIST OF THE VICTORIANS: A Review of his Art and Personality. by [Du Maurier, George, 1834-1896] Wood, Martin. < >

GEORGE DU MAURIER, THE SATIRIST OF THE VICTORIANS: A Review of his Art and Personality.

Edition: First US printing.

New York: McBride, Nast and Company, 1913. Hardcover first edition - Although George du Maurier is perhaps best remembered today as the author of "Trilby", the novel which introduced Svengali to the world, this book focuses more on his work as an artist and cartoonist - for Punch and Cornhill and other periodicals. Includes 41 illustrations, including a frontispiece self-portrait, with titled tissue guards for the full page plates. A handsomely produced volume, somewhat oversized. 198 pp.

Condition: Near fine in dark blue cloth with copper lettering on spine and front cover (bookplate on front pastedown, front hinge starting, but overall a sturdy and attractive volume and uncommon in this condition. Small bookseller's sticker on rear pastedown.

Book ID: 88285
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