First edition. A charming turn-of-the-century collection of literary notes by leading English socialist, journalist and author Robert Blatchford. This title concerns developing a taste for books, the passion for reading and collecting, and the writer's personal favourite authors.
In very good condition with small white marks to the front board, knocked corners, spine ends rubbed, an ink inscription to the front free endpaper, and light staining to lower front endpapers and blanks (does not reach main text). Generally clean and attractive within main text, firmly bound in blue cloth with gilt-stamped art deco titles and motifs to the front board and spine, top edge brightly gilt. 16.5 x 10 cm. Pp. [6], 253, [1].
