First edition, first printing with these illustrations. Publisher's original brown decorated in gilt and green with titles and illustration in gilt to the upper board and spine. Top edge gilt. Illustrated with eight tissue-guarded photogravure plates and three half-tone illustrations by Jessie M. King. A lovely near fine copy, the binding square and firm showing only light rubbing and a little fraying at the spine tips. The cloth and gilt remain bright and fresh. The contents are clean and bright throughout and without previous owners' marks. One tissue guard a little creased at the upper edge. A very attractive example.
The first printing of this Jessie M. King illustrated edition with the dated title page, decorated binding and gilt top edge.
Stock code: 22528
£175