Published by Doubleday & McClure Co., New York, 1901
Seller: Bluebird Books (RMABA, IOBA), Littleton, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. A 1901 edition in this collection of selected writings by the noted English essayist. Includes selections from his landmark: "Confessions of an English Opium-Eater" among others. With black and white frontis portrait of the author, as well as a brief introduction by editor Bliss Perry. An entry in the publisher's "Little Masterpieces" series of noted works in compact size. --- In full red cloth-covered boards with titling and decorations in gilt on spine; publisher's blindstamped vignette to front cover. Lacks a dust jacket (likely as issued). --- The frontis tissue guard is missing, spine has darkened and gilt titling could be brighter, otherwise a sound, attractive copy.; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; xix, 157 pages.
Published by New York: Doubleday & McClure, 1901
Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical Description: vii, [1], 156, [1] pages : illustrations, portrait ; 15 cm. Subjects: English fiction; Thomas De Quincey; English writers. 1 Kg.
Published by New York: Doubleday & McClure, 1901
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
First Edition
First Edition. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical Description: vii, [1], 156, [1] pages : illustrations, portrait ; 15 cm. Subjects: English fiction; Thomas De Quincey; English writers. 1 Kg.