Holbrook Jackson — The Eighteen Nineties

Middlesex, Penguin Books Limited, 1939 . Paperback. An association copy of the bright Pelican edition of Holbrook Jackson's study of the 1890s, inscribed by the author's brother. An association copy, inscribed by the author's brother, John Charles Jackson, to the half-title, "To Cliff with best wishes Christmas 1939 from J C Jackson". In the original publisher's unclipped dust wrapper.'The Eighteen Nineties', first published in 1913, explores the art and ideals of the fin-de-siecle, an insightful look at the influential decade. By the journalist, writer, and publisher George Holbrook Jackson. A noted journalist who worked for numerous magazines during his career, Jackson is known as being one of the leading bibliophiles of his time. He founded in the Flying Fame Press alongside Ralph Hodgson and Claud Lovat Fraser, and had a long association with English small presses.Eight pages of adverts to the rear. In the publisher's original paper wraps, and unclipped dust wrapper. A touch of shelf wear to back strip tail, otherwise externally excellent. Dust wrapper lacking back strip, with wraps and flyleaves detached but present, with minor chips to perimeters. Inscription to half title. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned, but clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed/Poor.