Strange Case (9 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 36 pages. Rollo H Myers "The Strange Case of Erik Satie" / Frank Ferneyhough "Forming a Music Club" / Harrow Philharmonic Soci5/ George F Linstead "Herbert Thompson (1856-1945) / W R Anderson"Round About Radio" / William McNaught "'Peter Grimes'" / Academy and College Notes (M13).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. No. 767 of the Everyman's Library; Clean, tight, unmarked; green dustjacket is unfaded with edgewear and an scraped area in the center of the spine below the title; illustration by Noel Fisher on dj is of the doctor holding a vial with a skull looking into a mirror with a reflection of Mr. Hyde; cloth cover is green with bright gilt title Book also includes 'The Merry Men', 'Markheim', 'Thrawn Janet', 'Will 'o the Mill', 'Ollala', and 'The Treasure of Franchard', all by R.L. Stevenson.

Cloth. Condition: Very good. The third edition of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson. (illustrator). Third Edition. Small octavo, [8], 141pp, [1]. Tan cloth binding, title in gilt on morocco label affixed to spine. Bound by Otto Schulze & Co. of Edinburgh, with bindery's imprint on verso of front free endpaper. Stated "Third Edition" on title page. Solid text block, spotting along edges of cloth, small mark to front cover. Toned endpapers, otherwise fine internally. A very good example. (Beinecke 349) (Gertsley 30A) (McKay 348) (Prideaux 17). The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was originally intended for release in December 1885, "but when it was ready the bookstalls were already full of Christmas numbers, etc., and the trade would not look at it." (Longman, Balfour's Life, ii. 14) The publication date was changed to January 9, 1886, and all printings with "1885" listed were changed to "1886" by hand. The work was very popular, selling close to 40,000 copies within the first six months. This third edition was published in the same year as the first edition.

Original wraps. Condition: Near fine. The first English edition of Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson, in the publisher's original wraps. (illustrator). First English Edition, First Impression. Octavo, [viii], 141pp, [1], [1pp ads]. This is the wrapper issue, on tan paper printed in blue and red ink. The front cover features the publisher's imprint, the publication date of "1885" hand-corrected to "1886" in ink, and "Price One Shilling" along the bottom. The rear cover includes advertisements for Whyte Melville on the recto and Bret Harte on the verso. Solid text block, light toning to wrappers, internally clean and legible. Includes correct first issue advertisement pages, with a list of books by Stevenson at front and an ad for the second edition of "A Child's Garden of Verses" at rear. (Beinecke 349) (Gertsley 30A) (McKay 348) (Prideaux 17) Full text and wraps finely bound in full green morocco, with light sunning and a few scuff marks. Stevenson's initials stamped in gilt and red morocco on covers. Five raised bands, title in gilt over red morocco label on spine. Top edge gilt, gilt turn-ins, and marbled endpapers. "Bound by Zaehnsdorf" stamp on verso of front endpaper. A well-presenting copy of a classic Gothic mystery. This first English edition, published in 1886, was simultaneously released in light tan wrappers (seen here) and a salmon-colored cloth hardcover. The book was originally intended for release in December 1885, "but when it was ready the bookstalls were already full of Christmas numbers, etc., and the trade would not look at it." (Longman, Balfour's Life, ii. 14) The publication date was changed to January 9, 1886, and all printings with "1885" listed were changed to "1886" by hand. The first American edition, published by Charles Scribner's Sons, was released four days earlier on January 5, 1886. (McKay 346).

First edition hard back binding in contemporary full tan tree calf covered boards, the spine divided into six panels, gilt and burgundy morocco lettering label in the second, gilt tools to the others, front and back parallel twin gilt lines with small centre detail to the perimeters. Quarto. 10½'' x 8¾''. Contains (viii), 398 pp with 7 full-page tissue-guarded copper plate engravings, each with leaf of explanatory text. A little staining from the leather turn-in's front and back, without any age toning to the paper beyond the original end papers and without any foxing to the text block. Lovely copy. This volume, along with other books of the period, came from the family estate of Sir Frederick Treves (15 February 1853 - 7 December 1923) a prominent British surgeon, and an expert in anatomy. Member of the P.B.F.A. MEDICINE & HEALTH.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1905 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 432 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 432 Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894,Stevenson, Robert Louis, 1850-1894. Strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted by the prestigious organization "Rare Biblio" with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1905. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 432, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 432.