An illustrated 1901 hardcover edition of Cashel Byron’s Profession by G. Bernard Shaw, published in Chicago by Herbert S. Stone and Company. This authorized, newly revised edition includes Shaw’s prefaces and writing on prizefighting, along with The Admirable Bashville, his stage adaptation of the novel.
Why We Love It
The prizefighter outlined on the brown cloth cover makes this book instantly recognizable. It is an appealing find for a Shaw reader, a collector of illustrated antique bindings, or someone interested in the history of boxing.
Styling Notes
The illustrated cover deserves to face outward on a bookshelf. It also pairs beautifully with other antique books and vintage sporting objects.
Details
Author: G. Bernard Shaw
Publisher: Herbert S. Stone and Company, Chicago
Date: 1901
Edition: Authorized, newly revised edition
Binding: Illustrated brown cloth hardcover
Measurements: Approximately 7½ × 5 inches
Condition: Age toning and wear to the cloth and page edges, as shown in the photographs. The page edges are uneven.
