1896 · London
by Belloc, Hilaire
London: Ward and Downey, 1896. Small octavo. Green cloth, lettered in gilt, t.e.g. Very slight tanning to endsheets, minor rubbing at corners, otherwise a very good, or better, bright copy. First edition of the author's first book, issued shortly after his matriculation from Baillol College, Oxford. Reportedly, Belloc gave away a few copies, and then the book was withdrawn from circulation. HAYWARD 308. (Inventory #: WRCLIT28307)