A collection of 8 short stories by England's Anthony Trollope (1815-1882). The stories are grouped together because his characters inhabit the literary world Trollope was familiar with: writing, writers and editors. The stories are edited by Betty Breyer, who has also supplied an introduction. Foreword by Joanna Trollope. Number 1 in publisher's five-volume series, "The Complete Short Stories of Trollope." --- In green textured paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped spine titling. Jacket features color Ludwig Passini painted portrait of Sir Austen Layard, who bears a resemblance to Anthony Trollope. --- An excellent copy: clean, tightly-bound and unmarked. Unclipped dust jacket with a small tear at head of spine and minor rubbing, otherwise bright and protected in removable archival mylar protector.; Octavo - 8 to 9 in. tall; xviii, 237 pages