ABeckett, Gilbert Abbott (1811-1856). Leech, John (1817-1864)

The comic history of England

London : Bradbury & Agnew 1847. 1st Edition in this form. Scattereed. minor. marginal foxing. Finely and sumptuously bound in modern aniline calf over marble boards. Raised bands with a dark morocco gilt-blocked label. Spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. An exceptional copy - scans and additional bibliographic detail on request.; 8vo 8' - 9' tall; Divided into 2 sections with seperate pagination. Subjects; Great Britain - History - Outlines. syllabi. etc. Great Britain - History - Anecdotes. Colour (perceived attribute) etchings (prints) - England - 1847-1848. Referenced by: Tooley. R.V. Coloured plates (1979 ed.). 295-296. Title page in red & black. with added vignette.

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