Yellowback, undated first edition, with owner's signature dated May 2nd, 1881 on front free endpaper (the British Library incorrectly dates the book to 1882). Original glazed paper covered boards, with sketch of huntsman and lettering in black on front bord. Lacks spine, small tera to edge of front free endpaper, thus fair/good. Scarce. Contains five sporting (ie horse-riding and hunting) stories.