Journalist (1849–1912) and assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette famous for his anti-vice crusade and founder of The Review of Reviews who drowned in the Titanic disaster. He is widely considered to be the founder of modern journalism. Signed book: The Last Will and Testament of Cecil J. Rhodes with Elucidatory Notes Edited by W.T Stead. London: William Clowes and Sons, 1902. Hardcover, 5.75 x 9, 198 pages. “To F. A. Vauderlip, with W. T. Stead’s best wishes, July 9, 1902.” In fine condition, with light pencil notation to top of signed page, and scattered toning, some from bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Book condition: G+/None. Green cloth-covered boards; joints beginning to split; edges worn with small tears in cloth; spine darkened; mild foxing, mostly to exterior and first/last few pages; several interior hinges cracked; previous owner’s bookplate to front pastedown; small ink stamp to rear pastedown.
