Author: Thomas Hood; William Barnes Rhodes; John Taylor Title: The Epping Hunt by Thomas Hood, Esq. ; Bombastes Furioso: A Burlesque Tragic Opera; Monsieur Tonson
Description: London, Charles Tilt; Thomas Rood; Marsh and Miller, 1829-30. Cloth. A uncommon collection of poetical and theatrical works from the early nineteenth century, featuring the works of Thomas Hood, William Barnes Rhodes and John Taylor. Three volumes bound in one, in a full cloth binding with a gilt title to the spine. The works featured in this volume are as follows: 'The Epping Hunt', a poem by Thomas Hood, the noted humorist of the 19th century. He is known to have contributed greatly to publications including Punch and The London Magazine. Illustrated with 6 plates by George Cruikshank, collated complete. 'Bombastes Furioso', a play by William Barnes Rhodes. This satirical piece of theatre is regarded as Rhodes seminal work. Illustrated with 7 plates by George Cruikshank (collation unavailable). And finally, 'Monsieur Tonson' by John Taylor. Illustrated with 7 plates by Robert Cruikshank (collation unavailable). George Cruikshank was a noted caricaturist and illustrator of the nineteenth century. With an overtly comic tone, Cruikshank's artwork features in many literary works of the period. With additional illustrations by Robert Cruikshank, George's lesser known brother, who is similarly ranked as a important artist of the 19th century. With a stamp the tail of the rear pastedown with the initials 'M.W.D.N.&apos. Rebacked. In a full cloth binding. Externally generally smart, with bumping to the head and tail of the spine and also to the extremities, resulting in light fraying to the cloth. With a small patches of cockling to both the front and rear board, alongside a small ink spot to the rear. Light handling marks to the front and rear endpapers and a small initials stamp to the tail of the tail of the rear pastedown. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with the odd spot. Very Good . Ill.: George Cruikshank; Robert Cruikshank. Very Good .
Keywords: Epping Hunt Robert Cruikshank Thomas Hood Illustrated Robert Cruikshank William Barnes Rhodes John Taylor George Cruikshank; Robert Cruikshank
Price: GBP 240.00 = appr. US$ 342.72 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 639C20
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