The Penny Magazine, Vol. I, Nos. 1 - 48, 1832
Charles Knight. The Penny Magazine, Vol. I, Nos. 1 - 48 (includes monthly supplements). London: Charles Knight, 1832. First edition.
Quarto. [391]pp (indexed). Illustrated with numerous woodcuts.
Rebound in later half leather, utilizing original marbled boards, original gilt-stamped titles to spine, five raised bands, endleaves refreshed.
Includes notorious scientifically inaccurate cover depicting a boa constrictor rearing back to strike, with fangs showing.
Original marbled boards rubbed and creased; light toning and foxing throughout; occasional juvenile pencil inscriptions; torn to pages 103/104 and 113/114. Very good. Item #1843
Price: $250.00
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