A Beckett, Gilbert Abbot
£717
Rare Books, Maps, Manuscripts & Photographs
Auction: 10 January 2007 at 11:00 GMT
Description
The Comic History of England. London, 1847-48, First edition in book form, 8vo, 2 volumes, illustrated by John Leech, half titles in red, 20 plates, full red morocco gilt by Stikeman and Co, t.e.g., interior fine; Ibid The Comic History of Rome. London: Bradbury and Evans, [1851]. First edition, first issue, 8vo, illustrated by John Leech, engraved title, 10 colour plates, full red morocco gilt by Stikeman & Co, t.e.g., some chipping to front endpaper; Cruikshank, George, etal The Comic Almanack. London, 1912, 8vo, 2 volumes, first and second series, illustrated, full blue calf gilt by Riviere, gilt stamp on upper boards, a fine pair (5)
Footnote
Note: Tooley 296, 298