London: William Heinemann, 1890. First English Edition; first authorized edition; one of only ten special copies. An extraordinary association copy; inscribed by the author to his publisher, “William Heinemann - Publisher - Philosopher & Friend! - [author’s butterfly signature] Chelsea/ Oct. 1890.” Publisher’s brown, gilt-decorated wrappers; bound into similarly decorated brown morocco by Zaehnsdorf in 1925. Minor wear; in a custom quarter-morocco slipcase with chemise (some soiling and wear).

[Book #22468P]