The Comic History of England
Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett. John Leech, illustrator. The Comic History of England. [London:] Punch Offices, 1847, 1848. First edition.
Two octavo volumes. 320pp; 304pp. Illustrated with 20 hand-colored etchings and 240 woodcuts by John Leech. Rebound in contemporary half-leather over marbled paper boards, gilt-stamped title labels to spines, five raised bands, marbled edges.
Spine and boards rubbed, with some slight loss to spine ends, board edges, and corners;light foxing to endleaves, minor uniform toning throughout; bookplates to front pastedown of each volume. Very good. Item #1641
Price: $500.00
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