Contemporary portraits, fourth series. [The admirable Crichton: Wilfrid Scawen Blunt and the Right Hon. George Wyndham.--Memories of Richard Wagner.--Ivan Turgenief, a snapshot.--Charles Chaplin, and a visit to Sing-Sing.--John Tyndall.--Ernst Haeckel.--Grant Allen.--Leonard Merrick.--Herbert Trench.--Max, "the incomparable."--Henri Matisse and Renoir, master painters.--H. L. Mencken, critic.--Senator La Follette.--Memories of Mark Twain.--Meeting with Maxim Gorki.--Otto Kahn and Leon Trotzky.--The Russian delegates at Genoa.--Emma Goldman, the famous anarchist.--Gargoyles: Gerhardt Hauptmann and Dr. Bischoff.--Gargoyles: Roosevelt, Wilson and Harding.--Jim Larkin.--Olive Schreiner: ad memoriam.--Sarah Bernhardt.--Lord Curzon and The Souls]

Biblio’s Book Conditions

• As New
  The book is pristine and free of any defects, in the same condition as when it was first newly published.
• Fine (F)
  A book in fine condition exhibits no flaws. A fine condition book closely approaches As New condition, but may lack the crispness of an uncirculated, unopened volume.
• Near Fine (NrFine or NF)
  Almost perfect, but not quite fine. Any defect outside of shelf-wear should be noted.
• Very Good (VG)
  A used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or paper. Very good items should not have writing or highlighting.
• Good (G or Gd.)
  The average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. ‘Good’ items often include writing and highlighting and may be ex-library. Any defects should be noted. The oft-repeated aphorism in the book collecting world is “good isn’t very good.”
• Fair
  It is best to assume that a “fair” book is in rough shape but still readable.
• Poor (P)
  A book with significant wear and faults. A poor condition book can still make a good reading copy but is generally not collectible unless the item is very scarce. Any missing pages must be specifically noted.