A Pink 'Un and A Pelican. Some Random Reminiscences, Sporting or Otherwise, of Arthur M. Binstead ("Pitcher") and Ernest Wells. ("Swears") Written By the Former. Inscribed By Arthur M. Binstead

Arthur M. Binstead and Ernest Wells

Published by Sands & Company, London, 1900

About this Item

1900 first edition, first impression. Inscribed by Author. Size 12mo, 282 pages. Green cloth covered boards with pelican vignette to front cover and black titles to the spine, pelican vignette to the title page, title page printed in red and black. Condition good, covers are a bit grubby, corners edges and hinges rubbed, spine sunned, hinges loose, offsetting to end-papers, light foxing mainly in margins, the first and last 35 or so pages, diminishing as you get nearer to the middle of the page block, pages a little age toned too. Inscribed by Arthur M. Binstead on the half-title; "To my old friend Jack Head with a hope to amuse him. Arthur M. Binstead. Oct. 1900" From the collection of Jonathan Gili (1943-2004), film-maker, director and collector of various items, especially signed books. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Seller Inventory # 017513

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Pink 'Un and A Pelican. Some Random Reminiscences, Sporting or Otherwise, of Arthur M. Binstead ("Pitcher") and Ernest Wells. ("Swears") Written By the Former. Inscribed By Arthur M. Binstead
• Publisher: Sands & Company, London
• Publication Date: 1900
• Language: English
• Binding: Cloth Bound Boards
• Edition: Reprint.
• Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)