First edition. Three vols. 8vo. Vol 1: [iv], 290: Vol 2 [iv], 263 [32] (ads). Vol 3 [iv], 315 (1). Original decorated blue cloth, in bright condition. A very slight mark to vol one spine (see photos), an attractive set. Hand-written Letter dated 1914 from A. J. Mitchell Gill tipped into front of Volume 1 concerning the antecedents of Allerdyce's characters.