1889 Lewis Carroll First Edition Sylvie and Bruno 2 Volumes

A fine pair of 1889 and 1893 pair of Lewis Carroll First Editions titled ‘Silvie and Bruno’ and ‘Silvie and Bruno Concluded’, with illustrations by Harry Furniss.
Carroll initially intended for the novel to be published in one volume. However, due to its length, it was divided into two volumes, published in 1889 and 1893 and these were to be his last novelsl published during his lifetime. They are not well known, as they were poorly received, perhaps because the comparison between the worlds of Fairyland and Victorian Britain were considered too bleak, with its characters discussing various concepts and aspects of religion, society, philosophy and morality.
Both the books were published by MacMillan & Co. and are first editions. They are in good condition, with the bottom edge of cover a little bumped. The spine has faded from its original red colour and the top edge is bruised from drawing the book from its bookcase. The gilding on the covers and edge of the pages is in good condition. Full red cloth hard cover with three stripe gilted border and gilt illustrated portraits on front and back. Gilt lettering on spine as well. Inside, the pages are good and the illustrated pages are all present. There are 2 dedications, dated 1927 and 1929 and confirming that they are first editions and addressed from Chelsworth Hall in Suffolk.
Size: 13.5 x 19 x 7 cm (5 ¼ x 7 ½ x 2 ¾ inches)
Weight: 1341g