First edition, first printing. xvi, 224pp, with numerous black and white illustrations. Red cloth-covered boards with gilt titles on spine. 8vo. Boards bumped on corners, cloth a little pushed at spine ends. A little toning on paste downs and a previous owner's name neatly on the front free endpaper. Notes regarding the first performance of the Mikado loosely laid in. In its original dust wrapper, rubbed and bumped at edges and corners, a little toned and shelf worn.