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London: Chatto and Windus, 1928. Octavo, original blue cloth, printed paper label affixed to spine panel, top edge stained blue. First edition. Thirteen stories; the last of the author's two collections of short fiction. Four of the stories, appearing in American magazines, were given three-star ratings (the highest) by Edward J. O'Brien in his Best American Short Stories of 1928. "There are tales of rowing on the Thames, of the War, of tramps and of London life" (publisher's blurb). NCBEL IV 676. Some light scattered foxing to edges of text block and several preliminary leaves, else a bright, fine copy in nearly fine printed dust jacket with light tanning to spine and mild dust soiling. (#116925) (Inventory #: 116925)