Maggie: A Child Of The Streets - 1St British Edition Crane, Stephen Collectibles Room

Maggie: A Child of the Streets. By Stephen Crane and printed in London by William Heinemann. 1896, 148 pp, 6.5” x 4.5”, 8vo, hardcover gilt-lettered blue cloth. Overall good, with minor rubbing and wear to exterior. Light cracking to front hinge. Text block remains complete, with occasional wear to binding. Light markings and marignalia at front of book. Includes four-page catalogue at rear with other works sold by the publisher. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. A scarce 1st British edition. The first novel written by Stephen Crane (1871-1900) and self-financed and published in 1893 when he was only 22 years old, it was considered controversial for its risqué themes. Following the success of The Red Badge of Courage in 1895, it was reprinted again, including in the United Kingdom, with changes made from its first printing. COLL1896DJKQ