The Bicyclers, and Three Other Farces

New York: Harper & Brothers, 1899 (1896). First ed., later printing. Ovtavo in pale blue rustic cloth with stamped pictorial front and gilt titles; viii pages, 1 leaf, 176 pages frontispiece, illustrations, plates, 3 plates 18 cm. Publisher's advertisements: [6] p. at end A lovely copy, beautifully bound. About fine to near fine(-) with minor signs of aging and a wee bit of sicoloratoin to rear board. Please see photos. Hardcover.

Humor, satire, and bicycles! Bangs was a leading American humorist of the late 19th & early 20th Century; he served as editor of Puck magazine, and is credited with having invnted the fantasy sub-gnere of Bangsian fantasy. Complete with classic Edward Penfield illustrations in b&w. / BAL; 728 / Contents: The bicyclers.--A dramatic evening.--The fatal message.--A proposal under difficulties. American drama -- 19th century. Théâtre américain -- 19e siècle. American drama.