Wilkie Collins. First edition thus. New York: The Heritage Press, 1959. Houses in a beautiful gold slip case. The hardcover book is in Veey Good+ condition. There is some staining on outside pages (not inside), where pages are clean and well preserved. No writing or markings found in the book, 464 pp. Lightly sunned spine. Sandglass pamphlet neatly laid in. Beautiful Illustrations by Dignimont. Introduction by Vincent Starrett.
This collector's edition book, "The Moonstone" by Wilkie Collins, is a true gem for any literature enthusiast.
The Moonstone (first published in 1868) by Wilkie Collins is often considered the first modern detective novel. It revolves around the disappearance of a large, cursed Indian diamond—the Moonstone—on the night of Rachel Verinder’s birthday and the subsequent investigation to recover it.
"Ultimately, The Moonstone combines gothic elements, psychological depth, and meticulous plotting, establishing key conventions of the detective genre that influenced later writers like Arthur Conan Doyle and Agatha Christie."
