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London: Victor Gollancz Limited, 1938, First Edition; First Impression. Recently rebound in a full leather binding with red leather onlay to the spine and front board. First edition of du Maurier's masterpiece which was later made into the Oscar-winning 1940 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. A beautiful example. From the first chapter: "Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again. It seemed to me I stood by the iron gate leading to the drive and for a while I could not enter, for the way was barred to me". These famous opening lines later became one of the most famous opening words ever recorded in Alfred Hitchcock's Oscar-winning 1940 film of the same name. Rebecca is certainly Du Maurier's most famous novel and one that many others after her attempted to imitate, as a resurgence of romantic mystery novels came soon after its publication. The Mystery Writers of America have named Rebecca among the top ten Mystery Novels of All Time. 446pp. The classic gothic mystery which was the source for Hitchcock's haunting film. Approximately 8 inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine very good condition gilt titles to a red label, red leather onlays to full morocco spine. Joints very good condition. Corners very good condition. Boards very good condition red leather onlay R to the front board, gilt titles. Page edges good condition tanned and foxed. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition sound. Paste downs good condition new, floral patterned paper. End papers good condition new, floral patterned paper, subsequent end papers foxed. Title good condition tanned. Pages good condition foxed throughout, with many corners historically folded over. Binding good condition sound, nice attractive. See photos. Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1938 Binding: Hardback.

Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again. The novel 'Rebecca', by Daphne du Maurier, begins with this evocative sentence, setting the tone for a story of romance, jealousy, and intrigue. The unnamed protagonist, a young and naive woman, marries the charismatic Maxim de Winter after a whirlwind romance in Monte Carlo. Upon moving to his ancestral estate, Manderley, she confronts the pervasive influence of his late wife, Rebecca, whose legacy lives on long after her death.