first edition Half Morocco
1822 · London
by Alken, Henry
London: Thomas McLean, Repository of Wit and Humour, 1822. First edition. Half Morocco. Very Good Plus. Oblong, 14 by 9.5", 34 by 24.5 cm. With 42 comical Alken hand-colored plates, including the title page, all watermarked 1822 Thomas McLean. Tooley 57. Each plate contains several designs and accompanying captions. The format produces a liveliness on the page and contributes to the inimitable sense of movement so integral to Alken's art. With also an one page preface. Being Alken, many of the illustrations are of equine and/or sporting interest. The lampooning is highly visual. Sympathetically rebacked with half red morocco over marbled boards. The binding does have some shelfwear and worn corners. The leather remains healthy. Binding is tight. There is a fair amount of finger soiling in the margins, and a few minor, repaired closed tears. Color throughout is bright.
Plus (Inventory #: 001490)
Plus (Inventory #: 001490)