Cranford.

(Lear.) GASKELL (Mrs. [Elizabeth])

Cranford.

Illustrated Edition.

Description: frontispiece and engraved title-page, 2 further full-page illustrations, all by George du Maurier, majority of textblock a little browned to top section, a few leaves with crease at top corner, pp. 243, crown 8vo, original brown cloth, elaborate border designs stamped in black and gilt, backstrip lettered in gilt with slight lean to spine, touch of rubbing at extremities, top edge a little dusty, other edges roughtrimmed with a few spots, yellow endpapers, good

Publication Details: Smith, Elder, 1870

Notes: The copy of Edward Lear, his ownership inscription to the engraved title-page: 'Edward Lear, Sanremo 1875'. Lear had settled in the northwestern Italian town at the beginning of the decade, and remained there until his death.Lear met Gaskell when staying with Stephen Lushington at Ockham, and recorded his admiration of her work in diaries and correspondence. An excellent association copy.Du Maurier's was the first illustrated edition of Gaskell's work, originally published in 1864 - he was a contemporary of Lear's in both illustration and the writing of Limericks....moreThe copy of Edward Lear, his ownership inscription to the engraved title-page: 'Edward Lear, Sanremo 1875'. Lear had settled in the northwestern Italian town at the beginning of the decade, and remained there until his death.Lear met Gaskell when staying with Stephen Lushington at Ockham, and recorded his admiration of her work in diaries and correspondence. An excellent association copy.Du Maurier's was the first illustrated edition of Gaskell's work, originally published in 1864 - he was a contemporary of Lear's in both illustration and the writing of Limericks. HIDE

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Price: £2,750

Subject: Literature

Published Date: 1870

Stock Number: 74501

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