THE LITTLE MINISTER {Complete in 2 Volumes}

Japanese paper vellum backed and small portion of binding cover tips also covered in this special paper, with gray drab paper over boards. Visible wear to head and heel of spines with multiple tiny tears and minor loss of paper (the backing overhangs the text block leaving them vulnerable to wear), with rubbing to cover corners, and otherwise generally light wear, some discoloration to both spines and covers. No severe defects to either volume. Well bound, covers firmly attached. Free of marking, pages pleasingly clean and bright. A limited edition two volume set illustrated by G. W. H Ritiche, 10 etchings in total, with each etching in two states, original and another following on Japanese vellum paper, all with thin paper guards; additional flourish of red and blue ink manuscript style capital letters at the beginning of each chapter. Handmade laid paper with deckle fore- and bottom edges. Nice presswork with broad margins. Limitation page in each volume, each has the hand written name of the publisher. Volume 1: preceded by "A Literary and Biographical Portrait" with no authorship name given, then 290 pages. Volume 2 contains 326 pp. A very good set indeed. Ships domestic Media mail only. Further details given, and questions are always welcome. Scans can be made upon request. #103 OF 250 COPIES, First Illustrated Edition.…