My Cousin Rachel -
Daphne Du Maurier
1951 - Victor Gollancz Ltd, London - First Edition
Finely boudn first edition of this historical intrigue from a master storyteller; 'My Cousin Rachel' is a tale of obsession set in nineteenth century Cornwall. Described by Julie Myerson of The Guardian as a ‘tightly plotted, sinuous and undeniably feral piece of work’.
The basis for two Hollywood film adaptations starring Olivia de Havilland and Richard Burton (1952) and Rachel Weisz (2017). Octavo (binding size 19x13.2cm), pp. [2] 352 [2]. Bound in recent three-quarter green morocco over matching cloth boards, spine with twin black morocco labels lettered and ruled in gilt, all edges trimmed. Condition: Fine in fine binding. Ref: 112405 Price: HK$ 4,000
The basis for two Hollywood film adaptations starring Olivia de Havilland and Richard Burton (1952) and Rachel Weisz (2017). Octavo (binding size 19x13.2cm), pp. [2] 352 [2]. Bound in recent three-quarter green morocco over matching cloth boards, spine with twin black morocco labels lettered and ruled in gilt, all edges trimmed. Condition: Fine in fine binding. Ref: 112405 Price: HK$ 4,000