1st ed. Explanatory text preceding each ballad. Near fine in gray paper over bds. Limitation statement for 250 copies, but this copy unnumbered. Gordon, a native of Augusta Co., VA, practiced law & fulfilled the roll of "Gentleman," serving on the board of the state lib., authoring delightful monographs (Colonial Lawyers, Daniel Morgan, etc.) & issuing a novel. Art. Scotland. Music. Virginia. Travel.