Author: [Leech, John. 1817 - 1864]
Title: PICTURES Of LIFE And CHARACTER. From the Collection of Mr. Punch. First - Second - Third - Fourth - Fifth Series
Description: London: Bradbury, Agnew, & Co, (n. d.). Ca 1870s (?). Original publisher's green cloth binding with gilt stamping to front cover. 5 volumes: [4], 93, [3]; [4], 95, [3]; [4], 93, [3]; [4], 95, [3]; [4], 93, [3] pp. 2 page Index concludes each volume. ~ 550 illustrations per volume, or ~ 2750 total. Oblong folio: 12" x 17-3/4". General wear & soiling to bindings, with evidence of extremity damping to all volumes. Amateurish hinge repairs to Vols I - III, such that the ffep & first few leaves pull with the cover when opened. Most hinges starting. A Good to About VG set. "The appearance of PICTURES Of LIFE And CHARACTER .. brought him [Leech] even wider fame. [House, JOHN LEECH, p. 151]. Heavy set, extra postage will be assessed for shipment.

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