8vo. viii, 420, [4], 24pp. With a terminal publisher's advertisement catalogue. Original publisher's blind-stamped blue cloth, lettered in gilt to spine. Rubbed, chipping to head and foot of spine. Armorial bookplate of Courtenay F. Wilson to FEP, scattered spotting. With a loosely inserted A.L.S. in the hand of the author.

Thomas Hughes' (1822-1896) immensely popular public school farce, first published in 1857, with a loosely inserted A.L.S. from the author, on Athenaeum Club stationery, dated 22nd October 1875: 'Dear Sir, I get on very slowly having only halfpromises from 3 men, Hutton, Forster, & Lockyer, which are dependent on my getting other four - I don't expect to succeed but will write again when more sure - ever yours Thos. Hughes'.