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Trilby: A Novel by Du Maurier, George
First Edition
- Bookseller: Nan's Book Shop
 (US)
- Bookseller Inventory #: 001898
- Format/binding: Hard Cover
- Book condition: Very Good
- Jacket condition: No Jacket
- Quantity available: 1
- Illustrator: Du Maurier, George
- Edition: First Edition
- Binding: Hardcover
- Publisher: Harper & Brothers Publishers
- Place: New York
- Date published: 1895
- Keywords: Fiction Svengali Hypnotism Evil Novel Illustrations
- Subjects:
Literal;
FICTION / Mystery & Detective / General;
Book Description
New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1895. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/No Jacket. Du Maurier, George. This is the story by du Maurier that includes the character "Svengali" who was a hypnotist and singing master. He controlled Trilby O'Ferrall with hypnotism. He had staring eyes and a submissive female subject, and was able to turn this tone deaf woman into a talented singer. This book was an inspiration for the evil Svengali-like hypnotists that began being featured in movies in the 1900s. 464 pages. The ffep has a piece torn out, like it was someone's name. The prior owner's name is stamped in the inside cover, about the size of a nickel, and also on page 1. The book is lavishly illustrated by the author's drawings. The cloth cover is brown; the front has 3 tiny brown spots and 2 small water spots.The back has a light ring stain, as though a cup were placed there. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
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