Ian Maclaren (John Watson) — C1911 Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush

London, Hodder and Stoughton, c1911. Cloth. An early illustrated edition of John Watson's bestselling book of short stories with illustrations by William Hole. Early edition of Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush by John Watson under the pseudonym Ian Maclaren in the original publisher's cloth binding. Illustrated edition with etchings by William Hole, the well renowned Scottish artist, illustrator and etcher. Includes twelve monochrome plates. Collated, complete.This collection of short stories was first published in 1894. It was a best selling novel in the years following its publication. With gilt to the front board and spine. Undated, dated from Jisc and the recent publications advertised. Prior owner's book plate to the front pastedown. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, very smart. There is some bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities resulting in some slight bumping to the cloth. The front hinge is slightly strained. Prior owner's book plate to the front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. The pages are bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: William Hole. Very Good .