Author: Gilbert Abbot A Beckett
Title: The Comic History of England in Two Volumes
Description: London, Punch , 1847. First edition. Leather. A first edition of A Beckett's most renowned work, This is a lively history of England told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. With copious illustrations throughout by John Leech, including twenty 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. Complete in two volumes. Rebound in half-calf with marbled boards. Externally, very smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have some foxing and handling marks. Near Fine . Ill.: John Leech. Near Fine .
Keywords: Illustrated Rebound History Comic Rebound John Leech
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Title: The Comic History of England in Two Volumes
Description: London, Punch , 1847. First edition. Leather. A first edition of A Beckett's most renowned work, This is a lively history of England told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. With copious illustrations throughout by John Leech, including twenty 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. Complete in two volumes. Rebound in half-calf with marbled boards. Externally, very smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have some foxing and handling marks. Near Fine . Ill.: John Leech. Near Fine .
Keywords: Illustrated Rebound History Comic Rebound John Leech
Price: GBP 425.00 = appr. US$ 606.89 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: LTH27-F-9
- Book number: LTH27-F-9
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