Barry Pain — Little Entertainments

London , T. Fisher Unwin , 1903. Paperback. A delightful collection of quippy short stories in the very scarce original paper binding. The first edition of this work.In the very scarce original paper binding.Publisher's advertisements printed on the paper binding to the rear.This work comprises of very humorous short stories, often no more than six pages each, with each scenario having its own set up and witty finish.Author Barry Pain was known for this light style of writing, as well as parody works, such as one of his best known works 'Another Englishwoman's Love Letters', a parody of the scandalous work published in 1900.  In the original paper binding. Externally, very smart. Sunning to the paper, heaviest to the spine, with small loss of paper cover to the tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean. The odd spotting to the fore edge, affecting the occasional page. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .