First edition, first impression. lxxx, 316, [4]pp, Signed and inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, 'Gordon and Annie, with love & best wishes, E Hall, Christmas 1898'. Quarter bound in grey cloth over grey paper-covered boards with gilt lettering on the spine. Fore and lower text block edges untrimmed. 8vo. Boards unevenly toned, a little rubbed around edges, heavily sunned over the spine making the title lettering dull. There is one large and one small chip on the fore edge of the rear board. Text block edges a little toned. Endpapers slightly spotted and soiled, the occasional sign of handling throughout, such as creased corner, the ooccasional strained gutter, else internally neat, clean and bright.
