Published by the author, 1980, in a signed edition of 100 copies of which this is no 8. Quarter leather binding with marbled boards. Gilt lettering on black patch to spine. ( bound by R.A. Sparrow, Ipswich) 9.25ins x 6ins, 175pp. The portraits, drawn by Samuel Read, are reproductions from a sketchbook created between 1835 and 1838. Facing each portrait is a brief biographical note of the person concerned. Includes a bibliography. An unusual title in VG condition.