Cleopatra (1891)

H. Rider Haggard

Published by Longman Publishing, London, United Kingdom, 1891

About this Item

An Account of the Fall and Vengeance of Harmachis, the Royal Egyptian

By H. Rider Haggard ? 1891 Illustrated Edition

Up for sale is a beautifully preserved, genuine Victorian copy of H. Rider Haggard?s historical adventure classic, Cleopatra. This volume is the desirable 1891 "New Edition" published by the prestigious house of Longmans, Green, and Co., London, and beautifully printed by Spottiswoode and Co.

Collector's Highlight: This edition is highly prized for containing 29 magnificent full-page interior wood engravings and process blocks executed by prominent Victorian artists R. Caton Woodville and Maurice Greiffenhagen. The iconic frontispiece of Cleopatra seated upon her throne is fully present and firmly bound.

Key Features & Provenance

Charming Provenance: Features a beautifully preserved, authentic contemporary ink gift inscription on the front endpaper reading: "With all good wishes to Lizzie ? April 24th 1893" (visible in verbatim file image_13.png).

Bibliographically Complete: Collation verified complete at 336 pages. Includes the final text leaf showing "THE END" alongside the original, untouched publisher's catalogue of general literature at the rear (visible in verbatim file image_10.png).

Illustrations Complete: All 29 full-page plates are accounted for, firmly bound, and in excellent crisp condition.

Detailed Condition Report

Overall: Good to Very Good Condition ? An exceptionally solid, honest, and highly presentable example of late-19th-century book production.

Binding & Cloth: Bound in the publisher's original maroon cloth. The silver-gilt lettering to the spine and front board remains remarkably bright and legible (see verbatim files image_16.png and image_18.png). Spine ends and corners show standard, gentle shelf wear and softening typical of its 130+ years of age.

Text Block & Internals: Hinges and text block remain firm and securely attached. The internal pages are notably clean and bright; there is some expected light age-related foxing/spotting strictly limited to the endpapers and preliminary title pages, leaving the body text and plates wonderfully clear.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1781271831524

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Cleopatra (1891)
• Publisher: Longman Publishing, London, United Kingdom
• Publication Date: 1891
• Language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 2nd Edition, Illustrated Edition
• Printing: Printing Unknown
• Condition: Fair
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket