London, Longmans & Co., 1889. First edition, first impression. Hardback. A very good copy. Inscribed by the author to the title page. With three autograph letters from the author to a Thomas B. Gomer (the letters don't provide the surname, but the book has an ownership inscription by Gomer). Ownership inscription of writer F.C. Burnand. Collects nine short stories. Some tanning and discolouration to the boards. Tips and corners bumped. Bronte Book Shop, Keighley sticker to front pastedown. [11351, Hyraxia Books].