Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde by Robert Louis Stevenson - 1886

London: Longmans, Green, and Co., 1886. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7" by 4.5". None. A great copy of the second edition of Robert Louis Stevenson's famous gothic novella. The second edition of this novel. Bound with the scarce half title and publisher's adverts to the rear. Rebound, in a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Prior owner's inscription to the verso of front endpaper, 'Ex Libris C.A.D'. A second inscription to the half-title. This second edition was issued the same year as the first.  The titular characters of this important work has entered into the vernacular for people with a dual nature. Stevenson was long intrigued by the idea of how human personalities can affect how to incorporate the interplay of good and evil into a story. This tale centres on Gabriel John Utterson, who investigates strange occurences between his old friend, Dr Henry Jekyll, and the evil Edward Hyde. A smart, and very bright copy of this important piece of literature. In a half calf binding, with paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart with just slight rubbing to the joints and extremities. Front hinge is lightly strained but firm. Prior owner's inscription to the verso of front endpaper. Prior owner's inscription to the half-title. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed