Life and anecdotes of Jemmy Wood, the eccentric banker, merchant, & draper, of Gloucester
Subtitle: also an account of the remarkable trial with reference to his will.
Contributors: Savory, Charles H. (printer)
Publisher: Kent and Co.; Davies and Son
Published: 1883
Place of publication: London; Gloucester
Language: eng
Number of pages: 104
Subjects: Wood, James, -- 1756-1836.; Yellowback books -- Specimens.
Genres: Specimens.
Other titles: Life and anecdotes of James Wood, Esq., the eccentric millionaire, banker, and draper of Goucester
Notes: Date and authorship taken from British Library Public Catalogue.

"The Compiler begs to acknowledge the courtesy of Mr. H. Y. J. Taylor and several gentlemen who have supplied information and anecdotes, and to whom he tenders his thanks."--Preface (p. [v]-vi), signed C. H. S. [i.e. Charles H. Savory].

Preliminary wood-engraved portrait plate of Jemmy Wood included in pagination.  Plate is with facsimile signature: "J. Wood".  Plate is unsigned and without imprint.

Includes wood-engraved decorative head-pieces, tail-pieces and small initials.

Publisher's advertisements on p. [1-8] at end.

"Price One Shilling"--Cover.

MASS copy: Bound in yellow glazed paper-covered boards printed in black.  Upper cover printed with titling and wood-engraved portrait illustration replicated from the text.  Lower cover printed with small coat of arms and facsimile signature replicated from the text.  With owenership inscription: "T. Balston".