Antique c1892-1897 The Devil’s Die Grant Allen Avon Edition HC F.M. Lupton

Offered is an attractive antique Avon Edition hardcover of The Devil’s Die, a mystery novel by prolific British author Grant Allen. Published by The F.M. Lupton Publishing Company of New York, this Victorian-era reprint is believed to date to circa 1892–1897. It features the desirable embossed brown cloth binding with ornate decorative designs and a bright gilt title panel on the spine.  Details:  * Title: The Devil’s Die  * Author: Grant Allen  * Avon Edition  * Publisher: The F.M. Lupton Publishing Company, New York  * Estimated publication: Circa 1892–1897  * Hardcover, embossed cloth binding  * 271 pages  * Approximate dimensions: 7.5” x 5” x 1”  Condition:  Good antique condition with expected age-related wear. Covers show rubbing, edge wear, bumped corners, and fraying at the spine ends. The gilt spine title remains bright and attractive. Binding is secure, and the pages are complete with typical age toning. A previous owner’s name (“Eva J. Babb”) is written in pencil on the front endpaper. Please review all photos carefully, as they are part of the description and best represent the book’s condition.  A handsome late 19th-century decorative binding that would make a wonderful addition to any collection of Victorian literature, Grant Allen works, or antique books.