The Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope (1894, Henry Holt & Co.) – First American Edition

An original 1894 first American edition of The Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope — author of The Prisoner of Zenda. Published by Henry Holt & Company, this slim volume is a classic of late Victorian wit and society. Hope’s collection of conversational sketches, originally printed in The Westminster Gazette, captures the sparkle and irony of London’s fashionable set.

This early edition is bound in tan cloth with red decorative stamping and the publisher’s owl device. It features untrimmed, rough-cut pages and a beautifully aged, authentic patina.

Details:
📚 The Dolly Dialogues by Anthony Hope
🏛️ Henry Holt and Company, New York
🗓️ 1894 (First U.S. Edition)
📏 Approx. 7.5" × 5"
🦉 Publisher’s owl colophon on title page
🖋️ Deckled (rough-cut) pages
💫 Original tan cloth binding with red title and cover vignette

Condition:
Fair to good antique condition consistent with age. The cover shows some discoloration and edge wear, typical of its 130-year history. The copyright/title page is present but detached at the hinge. Interior pages are complete and evenly toned, with no major tears. Structurally sound and full of vintage character.

✨ Why I Chose This Piece
This is a true piece of literary history — published just after the Victorian era’s golden age of wit, and full of the humor and sophistication that made The Dolly Dialogues a sensation in 1890s London. The aged cloth cover, deckled edges, and red-ink title make it a striking display book and a meaningful collectible for fans of classic literature.

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