Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

First American edition of Stevenson's classic gothic novella which preceded the first English edition by four days and was published on January 5, 1886 in an edition of 1,250 copies in cloth and 3,000 copies in paper wrappers. Beinecke 347. Octavo, presumably bound from the wrappers issue in full calf with morocco spine labels lettered in gilt, gilt ruling to the spine in six compartments within raised bands, patterned endpapers, half-title and one of the two called for pages of Scribner's advertisements at end. In good condition. Lacking the blank leaf at both ends and one of the rear advertisement leaves. From the library of noted collector William A. Strutz with his small bookplate to the pastedown. Rare.