Lardner, Ring W - Bib Ballads

The author's first publication under his own name. Illustrated in red and black by Fontaine Fox. Brown cloth, stamped in gilt and white on the front cover. (64) pp. A US first edition, first impression. Lacks the box.

WRAPPER : No wrapper as issued.

BOOK : The book is sound and tight. The front and back boards are clean and bright, showing gentle rubbing to the leading edge corners of each board. The illustration and lettering on the front board are bright and bold. The spine is bright. The spine is bruised and rubbed at the top and bottom. The pages are sound. The closed page edges are toned with age. The binding is tight - no cracked hinges. There are no previous ownership inscriptions. A nice copy.

Publisher: P F Volland, 1915

Condition: Very Good ++. Wrapper: No Jacket