Nathaniel Gubbins [Edward Spencer Mott] — Pick-Me-Ups

London, John Long, 1902 . First edition. Cloth. The very scarce first edition of this early twentieth century novel 'Pick-Me-Ups', by Edward Spencer Mott. The very scarce first edition of this work, in a lovely pictorial cloth binding.A novel from Edward Spencer Mott, a soldier and writer who wrote two notable books concerning English drink, 'Cakes & Ale' (1897) and 'The Flowing Bowl' (1899).This work, written under a pseudonym, involves a diamond robbery, a divorce, and horse racing.With a twenty-six page publisher's catalogue to the rear, dated January 1902. In the publisher's original pictorial cloth binding. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with small closed tear to spine head. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright, with instance of spotting throughout, and the odd area of foxing to the first and last few leaves. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .