A Letter from One of the Special Constables in London. [HELPS (Sir Arthur)].

A Letter from One of the Special Constables in London on the Late Occasion of their being Called out to Keep the Peace.

First Edition. 8vo. [180 x 112 x 13 mm]. 23pp Bound by Riviere for B. M. Pickering (signed with ink pallets) in citron goatskin, the covers with a gilt triple fillet border, the spine divided into six panels with raised bands and gilt compartments, lettered in the second on a red label, the others with floral tools, the turn-ins tooled with gilt rolls, marbled endleaves, gilt edges. (Spotting to rear flyleaf).

London: [printed by C. Whittingham for] William Pickering, 1848

Limited to 150 copies. Inscribed at the head of the title "From the Author". Bound with:

[HELPS (Sir Arthur)]. Friends in Council: Some Thought for Next Summer.

First Edition. 12mo. 59pp.

[London: printed by C. Whittingham for William Pickering] For Private Circulation [1853]

Limited to 250 copies. Bound with:

[HELPS (Sir Arthur)]. [Letter to an American Friend].

First Edition. 12mo. 28pp.

[London: printed by C. Whittingham for William Pickering] For Private Circulation, July 9, 1852

Limited to 250 copies. A finely bound collection of three rare private issues with a presentation inscription. Bought from Pickering & Chatto in 1987.

Stock no. ebc8308