Harris (Frank) Montes the Matador, first edition, presentation inscription "To Bernard Shaw, one of the choice & master spirits of this age, from his friend, the author. Dec. 1900" to half-title, some cracking to lower hinge but holding firm, slight spotting to endpapers, original green cloth, light sunning to spine slight fraying to spine tips and corners, preserved in custom green morocco-backed drop-back with gilt lettering in imitation of spine, 8vo, Grant Richards, 1900.

⁂ A superb association copy, Harris and Bernard Shaw were close friends and Harris had done much to assist Shaw early in his career. Harris' biography of Shaw, based in large part on their friendship and correspondence, was published posthumously in 1931.