A small book on the joys of reading: The Pleasures of Reading, Shelf in my Bookcase, by Alexander Smith; Of Studies by Francis Bacon; Detached thoughts on Books and Reading; Charles Lamb; Passage from Areopagitica by Joh Milton and others.With 4 tipped in colour plates By Byam Shaw. Plate 2 is replicated on the front of the Dust Jacket. Brown boards, rough cut pages. Page marker ribbon present but nearly detached. Unsure as to whether this is a first edition. No other dates mentioned.CONDITION: Dust jacket has some light marks and chips to spine but is complete with plate stuck to cover. Has been reinforced on backside with brown tape. Brown boards very clean and bright with gilt titles to spine and cover. Owners period name and details on F.F.E.P. Gilt top edge with minor spotting. Pages internally have little to no foxing or browning. Very clean. (See photos)