first edition
by SURTEES, Robert Smith; LEECH, John, illustrator
London: Bradbury and Evans, 1857-58. A Surtees Title in the Original Monthly Parts
[SURTEES, Robert Smith]. "Ask Mamma;" or, The Richest Commoner in England. By the author of “Handley Cross,” “Sponge’s Sporting Tour,” etc. etc. With illustrations by John Leech. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1858.
First edition, first issue. In the original thirteen monthly parts, March 1857-April 1858. Octavo (8 7/8 x 5 5/8 in; 225 x 144 mm.). ix, [3], 412 pp. Thirteen hand-colored engraved plates (including frontispiece) and sixty-nine wood-engravings in text, all by John Leech.
Original pale brick printed wrappers. A lovely set with (truncated)
[SURTEES, Robert Smith]. "Ask Mamma;" or, The Richest Commoner in England. By the author of “Handley Cross,” “Sponge’s Sporting Tour,” etc. etc. With illustrations by John Leech. London: Bradbury and Evans, 1858.
First edition, first issue. In the original thirteen monthly parts, March 1857-April 1858. Octavo (8 7/8 x 5 5/8 in; 225 x 144 mm.). ix, [3], 412 pp. Thirteen hand-colored engraved plates (including frontispiece) and sixty-nine wood-engravings in text, all by John Leech.
Original pale brick printed wrappers. A lovely set with (truncated)