Moore (George) A Modern Lover, 3 vol., first edition, 31pp. advertisements to end of vol. 3, pencil mark to vol. 1 M5, very occasional light finger-soiling, a very clean copy generally, original teal cloth lettered in black and gold, very slight toning to spines, minor bumping to spine tips and corners, a fine copy, preserved in folding chemise and morocco-backed slip-case, [Sadleir 1767; Wolff 4892], 8vo, Tinsley Brothers, 1883.

⁂ A superb example of Moore's first novel, famously banned by Mudie's Circulating Library. In response Moore published his next novel A Mummer's Wife in one volume, the success of which was so great it contributed to the end of the triple-decker format and the lending libraries they supported.