Description

Hardcover, binding (A) olive green cloth with gold stamping on upper cover and spine, and blind-stamped floral boarder on rear cover. , <1> -319. All edges stained yellow, with manila yellow end-papers. First edition. Early variant printing with “Teacup” priced in ads and series available in 11 vols., priced at $18.50, including blank leaf at rear. Brief Christmas gift inscription on front free end-paper, dated 1890. A clean, square, fresh and otherwise unmarked copy. Near fine. BAL 9027