Sylvie and Bruno
Lewis Carroll
1889
Macmillan and Co
First Edition
8vo
Description:
Victorian fantasy novel blending whimsical fairy tale elements with social satire, philosophical dialogue, and domestic drama, published by Macmillan and Co, 1889 (First Edition). 46 illustrations by Harry Furniss.
Condition:
Good or fair condition. Red cloth with gilt vignette to upper board. Binding is firm. Exlibris plate to inside upper board. Gilt edges. Light split to front & rear hinge, with a slip of tape to upper gutter. Previous owner inscription to half-title. Otherwise contents and illustrations clean. Boards have light edge-wear with some fraying to corners. Some visible loss to spine head. Tanning to spine. Minor mark to rear board.
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