Author: Gilbert Abbot A Beckett
Title: The Comic History of Rome
Description: London , Bradbury, Evans and Co. 1852. Cloth. One of A Beckett's most famous works, this is a lively history of the Roman Empire told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. One of A Beckett's most famous works, this is a lively history of the Roman Empire told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. With copious illustrations throughout by John Leech, including ten coloured plates (collated complete). Gilbert Abbott à Beckett (1811 1856) was an English humorist, and contributor to Punch magazine. He is perhaps best known as the author of Comic History of England, Comic History of Rome, Comic Blackstone, and other comic works. Bookseller's label (S. and T. Gilbert) to front pastedown. In a green cloth binding with gilt decoration. Externally smart, with just a couple of marks to the boards and some wear to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, generally firmly bound though strained in places. Front hinge strained but firm Pages have some scattered light spotting. Very Good . Ill.: John Leech. Very Good .
Keywords: Roman Empire John Leech A beckett Humour John Leech John Leech,
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Title: The Comic History of Rome
Description: London , Bradbury, Evans and Co. 1852. Cloth. One of A Beckett's most famous works, this is a lively history of the Roman Empire told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. One of A Beckett's most famous works, this is a lively history of the Roman Empire told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. With copious illustrations throughout by John Leech, including ten coloured plates (collated complete). Gilbert Abbott à Beckett (1811 1856) was an English humorist, and contributor to Punch magazine. He is perhaps best known as the author of Comic History of England, Comic History of Rome, Comic Blackstone, and other comic works. Bookseller's label (S. and T. Gilbert) to front pastedown. In a green cloth binding with gilt decoration. Externally smart, with just a couple of marks to the boards and some wear to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, generally firmly bound though strained in places. Front hinge strained but firm Pages have some scattered light spotting. Very Good . Ill.: John Leech. Very Good .
Keywords: Roman Empire John Leech A beckett Humour John Leech John Leech,
Price: GBP 160.00 = appr. US$ 228.48 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: GEN22-H-14
- Book number: GEN22-H-14
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