Mr. Sponges Sporting Tour
London: Methuen & Co., 1903. John Leech. New Edition. Three-Quarter Leather. Near Fine. Item #009558
8vo., xii(5)552pp Beautiful "New" edition, part of the "Illustrated Pocket Library of Plain and Coloured Books"; one of only 100 copies published for distribution in England. Bound in contemporary 3/4 maroon morocco over lighter red cloth covered boards. Raised bands. Titles an decoration in gilt in spine compartments. Light red cloth end-papers. t.e.g. Illustrated with 90 b&w woodcuts and 13 tissue-guarded color illustrations by John Leech . Square, tight and clean throughout with only very light and scattered spotting. Outer page edges with just a touch of toning. Minimal wear to edges, joints and tips. Some mild soiling to cloth. A very handsome collectable copy.
Price: $75.00