The Mirage of Life (Signed first edition)

Inscribed by William Haig Miller in 1867, illustrated by John Tenniel

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Printing Details

First edition. Small hardback, brown cloth boards with gilt titling to spine and upper board. All edges gilt. 15.5 × 12.5cm, 225pp + ads.

Inscribed by the author, "Alexander Robertson Esq. with the author's best regards, November 2, 1867".

A moralizing Victorian text that examines the lives of famous figures—such as William Beckford (the "Man of Wealth") and Beau Brummell (the "Man of Fashion")—to argue that worldly pursuits are often a "mirage" compared to spiritual fulfillment. Nicely illustrated by John Tenniel with full page drawings and tailpieces.

Condition

This copy is in good condition for age. There is light mottling to the upper board (top right quarter) and minor rubbing to the edges and spine ends. The contents in very good condition.