"Outside of a dog, man's best friend is a book. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read."
— Groucho Marx

London: Chatto and Windus, 1882. FINELY BOUND FIRST EDITION. Octavo, pp.xi, 290. With 52 engraved illustrations including frontispiece. In contemporary prize binding for Hanley Castle Grammar School, by BICKERS. Full tan calf with raised bands, gilt titles to navy morocco label and gilt school stamp to upper board. All edges gilt and marbled end-papers. Light shelf-wear; spine darkened. Very good overall. Item #46557
Price: £75.00