George MOORE: Esther Waters A Novel / 1st Edition 1894
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Esther Waters. A Novel Author: MOORE, George Title: Esther Waters. A Novel Publication: London, Walter Scott, Ltd., 1894 Edition: First Edition Description: Octavo, [iv], 377 pages. An early fine binding of gilt-tooled full tan morocco by Zaehnsdorf; top edge gilt; covers slightly rubbed, sunned and marked; free endpapers discoloured at the edges (by the turn-ins); a few mild signs of age and handling; an excellent copy. The first edition of Moore's classic novel of a housemaid left pregnant by a fellow domestic servant. Provenance: Percy Lancelot Babington, with his armorial bookplate on the front pastedown. Babington was the bibliographer of John Addington Symonds, and was connected to the Uranian poets. Seller ID: 55574 Subject: Bookplates, Literature Michael Treloar Antiquarian Booksellers Michael Treloar Antiquarian Booksellers, established in Adelaide, South Australia, in March 1976, is a longstanding member of the Australian and New Zealand Association of Antiquarian Booksellers (ANZAAB) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). Terms All orders ship within two business days. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
- Publisher: Walter Scott, Ltd
- Year: 1894
- Condition: Very Good
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