The Fortunes of Colonel Torlogh O'Brien
Dublin: James McGlashan, 1847. First Edition. First book edition, bound up from the parts, with stab-holes visible. Octavo (22.5cm). In nineteenth century half-calf, with blue marbled paper over boards, all edges marbled; marbled endpapers; [x]; 342pp; with frontispiece and 21 full-page etchings by Hablot Knight Browne, a.k.a. Phiz. A straight copy, with general moderate wear; front joint split, but holding; some browning to plates; Good.
First edition of Le Fanu's second published novel, a work of historical fiction set in 1680s Ireland and England. SADLEIR 1375.
Price: $350.00