Lot 63
Davidson (John) and C.J. Wills. Laura Ruthven's Widowhood, 3 vol., first edition, Lawrence & Bullen, 1892
Hammer Price: £1,200
Description
Davidson (John) and C.J. Wills. Laura Ruthven's Widowhood, 3 vol., first edition, floral endpapers (that in vol.1 with short tear to fore-edge), original olive-green cloth, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, an exceptionally fine, bright copy, preserved in custom morocco-backed pull-top box, [Sadleir 676; not in Wolff], 8vo, Lawrence & Bullen, 1892.
⁂ A remarkable example of this rare triple-decker, the only one published by the talented and tragic Davidson whose deteriorating physical and mental health contributed to his probable suicide in 1909. We can only trace this copy at auction in the last 50 years.
Description
Davidson (John) and C.J. Wills. Laura Ruthven's Widowhood, 3 vol., first edition, floral endpapers (that in vol.1 with short tear to fore-edge), original olive-green cloth, slight bumping to spine tips and corners, an exceptionally fine, bright copy, preserved in custom morocco-backed pull-top box, [Sadleir 676; not in Wolff], 8vo, Lawrence & Bullen, 1892.
⁂ A remarkable example of this rare triple-decker, the only one published by the talented and tragic Davidson whose deteriorating physical and mental health contributed to his probable suicide in 1909. We can only trace this copy at auction in the last 50 years.
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