American Book Co., NY/Cincinnati/Chicago, 1903 (copyright). 6 1/2" X 4 1/2". Illustrated w/ full-page B&W frontis (photo of the Author) + facsimile of original Title Page of 1st Edition. 'The Gateway Series Of English Texts'. General Editor - Henry Van Dyke. Edited w/ Preface & extensive Introduction by Prof. Wilbur Lucius Cross, Ph.D. Maroon cloth, gilt top-edge, decorative front & back boards, gilt letters. Minor spine bumping, hd & ft, corners. Light sun-fading to spine & both boards; spine lettering is difficult to read. Previous owner's name & inscription, in pencil, middle of front free fly. No other markings. Gilt top-edge has darkened with age & use. Book is still tightly bound, both hinges are sound. 336 pages, including Notes.
