Henry Seton Merriman; S. G. Tallentyre — The Money-Spinner and Other Character Notes

London, Smith, Elder & Co. 1897. First edition. Cloth. The third edition of this collection of character sketches, featuring the illustrations of the famed Arthur Rackham. The third edition. In the publisher's original cloth. An early example of the celebrated Arthur Rackham's illustrations with a monochrome frontispiece and twelve monochrome plates. Collated complete. This work was written by Henry Seton Merriman and S. G. Tallentyre and features a collection of character sketches. The majority of these character notes were first published in 'Cornhill' magazine during 1893, 1894 and 1895. Advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally very smart with slight fading to the spine and head of the front board, bumping to the extremities and slight marks to the rear board. Front hinge starting after the list of Illustrations and rear starting after blank. Internally generally firmly bound with strain and cords showing in places and rear adverts tender. Pages lightly age toned and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Arthur Rackham. Very Good Indeed .