First edition thus. With an introduction by Austin Dobson. VG. Original red publisher's cloth with gilt titles to spine and front. Ornate gilt floral design incorporating the publisher's initial to the upper cover and spine. All edges uncut. xxx, 351pp.;4pp ads b/w frontispiece and numerous line drawings by Charles E Brock. First edition of the Charles E Brock illustrated edition. Showing some minor wear, slight fading and rubbing to the spine, and some bumping and rubbing to the corners, and very light foxing to the occasional leaves. Very slight offsetting to title page and endpapers , otherwise the text is very clean and bright. t Nevertheless a pleasing copy. Gilson E79