Thank you so much; another mystery solved, and more lore to be added to the portfolio's story.

Never been able to decipher the beautiful bloom and bats bookplate on the edition. Sadly, the 'TL' doesn't stand for Tommy Lipton.

Also have a copy of this Bone portfolio.

I've a fine Bone etching hanging on my wall. All the Bone brothers did well for themselves.

Captain Bone was also a very fine writer. See www.amazon.co.uk/Brassbounder...

Muirhead Bone travelled with Conrad to the USA, sailing from Glasgow on 21st April 1923 on the Clyde-built Anchor Line “Tuscania” commanded by his brother David Bone.

The night before, they'd had a piss-up dinner with Vital Spark author, Neil Munro.

For reference: Bela Lugosi's dad...

Pssst!

I have batteries...

Saluting a single magpie, and saying, “Good morning, General” or “Good morning, Captain.”

Having endured US ownership at the Herald and Evening Times, I concur: cunts.

Spat the dummy with them 12 years ago; wasn't prepared to lower my standards.

Knowing good folk in the 'same theatre', this is how the hated 'MSM' rocks.