Chatto & Windus, London., 1889. First edition. Octavo. Three volumes: pp viii, 289; vi, 263; vi, 281. Mid-Twentieth Century binding by Rivière of three-quarter red morocco with raised bands, gilt decorated spines, gilt rules, cloth sides. Top edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. With the burgundy leather ex libris Beeleigh Abbey bookplate of W.A. Foyle on the front pastedown of each volume. The final novel completed by Collins it explores the theme of hereditary evil, and attacks the idea that "bad blood" necessarily results in a criminality. Top corners of prelims of Vol. III creased. Near fine.

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Bookseller: Peter Ellis bookseller (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: COLLINSW020819
Title: The Legacy of Cain.
Author: COLLINS, Wilkie
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Chatto & Windus, London.
Date Published: 1889
Note: May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.

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