Better Dead

London: Swan Sonnenschein & Co, 1891. Hard Cover. Near Fine. First hardbound edition, original navy blue cloth; 12mo, 145 pages. First published in 1888 in softcover - that front cover design is now the frontispiece of this first hardcover edition. Black coated end papers. A near fine copy, showing light edge wear. Neat owner name on half title; armorial bookplate. Housed in a custom turn-of-the-century half leather slipscase, with chemise.