Spy (Sir Leslie Ward, 1851-1922) (Lith.) — Mr H Rider Haggard ; She. Issue 968. (First Edition Before the Bound Volumes. )

London: Vanity Fair, 1887. Original colour lithograph. 40 x 27cm (15.75 x 10.6 inches). Very Good. Minor toning in margins, not affecting image. Dated May 21, 1887. Vincent Brooks, Day & Son (Lith.). Scarce. Sir Henry Rider Haggard, KBE, Kt (/?hæ??rd/; 22 June 1856 - 14 May 1925), known as H. Rider Haggard, was an English writer of adventure novels set in exotic locations, predominantly Africa, and a pioneer of the Lost World literary genre. He was also involved in agricultural reform throughout the British Empire. His stories, situated at the lighter end of Victorian literature, continue to be popular and influential. .