Charles Scribner's sons

First edition of T. N. Page’s second book, one of 1,500 copies printed (according to the Bibliography of American Literature).

Publisher’s binding, smooth spine in olive-green cloth, partially faded, head of spine worn away, cream paper boards speckled with pink, corners rubbed, endpapers browned.

Autograph inscription signed by Thomas Nelson Page at the head of the title page.

 

True first edition of the "Strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hide" published on January 5, 1886, preceding the London edition by 4 days. Without the 7 leaves of Scribner advertisements at rear.
First American edition for both titles.
A rare reunion of two Stevenson works, exploring the themes of alter egos and madness. The treasure-hunt theme of The Merry Men also draws similarities to Stevenson's masterpiece The Treasure Island.
Cream colored half Bradel binding, red shagreen title label, marbled paper boards, small stains on upper fore edge.
Manuscript ex-dono on first free endpaper, ink stamp on the second...