Published by Herbert Jenkins, [1923], 1923
Seller: Island Books, Thakeham, West Sussex, United Kingdom
First Edition
8vo., First Edition, First Issue; handsomely bound in full burgundy crushed morocco, sides with gilt frame border, back with raised bands, second and fourth compartments lettered and ruled in gilt, all other compartments tooled in gilt, gilt top, hand-made endpapers, ribbon marker, cloth from front board mounted on new leaf at front, custom-made slip-case, an elegant copy ideal as a gift or for presentation. The first appearance of Wooster and Jeeves. This collection of eleven immortal short stories introduces Bingo Little and includes 'The Great Sermon Handicap'. SCARCE IN THIS CONDITION. Jasen 31; McIlvaine A30a.
Published by London Herbert Jenkins 1923, 1923
Seller: John Atkinson Books ABA ILAB PBFA, Harrogate, United Kingdom
First Edition
A first edition, first printing of 'The Inimitable Jeeves' published by Herbert Jenkins in 1923. A very good book with one neat inscription. Some rubbing to the edges and corners. Dated 1923 (MCMXXIII) on title page and details meet criteria given by McIlvaine for 1st edition - 10 titles listed on verso of half-title (from 'Piccadilly Jim' to 'The Clicking of Cuthbert'), Jenkins design as printer on verso of title page. No dust wrapper.