Old-World Idylls and Other Verses

London: Keegan Paul, Trench & Co., 1883, 1883. First edition under this title, one of 50 large paper copies; this one out of series, but see below. NCBEL III, 1427. Edges a little rubbed; fine faded; very good copy.. 8vo, contemporary dark green morocco, gilt decorations and lettering, t.e.g., others untrimmed. Frontispiece by Edwin Austin Abbey. A combined edition with revisions and omissions of Proverbs in Porcelain and Vignettes in Rhyme. Inscribed on the front blank "For my dear friend / E. A. Abbey, to whom this book owes / its chief adornment / Austin Dobson / Nov. 3, 1883." (Inventory #: 27827)