Lot 2831
Jacobs, W.W. The Lady of the Barge, first edition, 12 plates by Maurice Greffenhagen, some spotting, especially to ends, original pictorial cloth, extremities rubbed, 8vo, London and New York: Harper and Brothers, 1902; Sailor's Knots, fifth edition, 12 illustrations by Will Owen, 32 page catalogue of books at end, original pictorial cloth, extremities rubbed, 8vo, London: Methuen & Co., 1910 (2)
SIGNED COPIES. The first work with an single page ALS from the author tipped-in, 'Dear Mr Filler(?), I believe not. It was not when I saw [Louis N.] Parker a week ago + I expect that I shall haveheard if he has placed it since. It seems to be a little bit too gruesome for the managers' dated 7 May 1903. The second work inscribed by the author, 'To my cousin, Lionel(?) Williams with sincere regards. W.W. Jacobs, Jan 1914'.
