Arthur A. Sykes — Without Permission. A Book of Dedications

Westminster, The Roxburghe Press, 1896 . First edition. Cloth. A signed presentation copy of the scarce first edition of this charming collection of short stories of by Arthur Alkin Sykes. The scarce first edition of this work.With an inscription to the front free endpaper reading 'with best New Years' wishes from Arthur A Sykes', dated 1897.Illustrated with a frontispiece and one further plate.An entertaining collection of short stories - largely parodies and satires - some of which had previously appeared in Punch. Present in this collection is the story 'The Great Pan-Demon', dedicated to Arthur Machen, and 'The New Bacillus', which echoes H. G. Wells's 'The Stolen Bacillus&apos.With an advertisement leaf to the rear.An entertaining collection, signed by the author. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Fading to back strip, otherwise externally excellent. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Inscription to front free endpaper. Front blank and frontispiece detached and loosely inserted, otherwise firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned due to paper type, with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .