MANY CARGOES
1898. · London
by Jacobs, W. W.
London: Heinemann, 1898.. Bright red cloth, stamped in black. Frontis. Spine sunned and a bit worn at tips, rear inner hinge cracking, tissue guard offset on title, small spot on upper cover, but a good or better copy. First edition, Colonial issue, of the author's first book, comprised of first printing sheets. With a leaf of Colonial ads inserted. Pasted to the front endsheet is a one page a.l.s. from the author to an appreciative reader, 25 July 1906. (Inventory #: WRCLIT27242)