REBECCA by DU MAURIER, Daphne:

London: Victor Gollancz. 1938. First trade edition, first printing (preceded only by the "Special Presentation Edition" of 200 copies issued the month before for dispersal by the publisher). First trade edition, first printing (preceded only by the "Special Presentation Edition" of 200 copies issued the month before for dispersal by the publisher). Recently bound in full yellow goatskin with titles in red, gilt and black to the upper board, and in black to the spine. All edges gilt. Hand-sewn endbands, black endpapers. The contents with a little toning and spotting to the margins, as always. A fine copy. Housed in a bespoke felt lined cloth folding solander case. A beautifully presented first edition of the author's highlight, a Haycraft-Queen cornerstone. Famously filmed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, George Sanders and Judith Anderson. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers.