The Comic History of England (Volumes I and II)

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  • Hardcover
  • [London]: Punch [Bradbury and Evans], 1847-8
By A' Beckett, Gilbert Abbot; Leech, John (illus.)
[London]: Punch [Bradbury and Evans], 1847-8. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good+. Complete set of 2 volumes. Lovely dark brown gilt-ruled morocco and blue marbled paper, gilt-stamped lettering and detail in compartmented spine, all edges gilt. Each volume complete with 10 hand-colored etchings (20 total), as well as numerous woodcuts in text. Joints a bit scuffed; corners lightly bumped; otherwise a simply lovely set.

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Title

The Comic History of England (Volumes I and II)

Author

A' Beckett, Gilbert Abbot; Leech, John (illus.)

Binding

Hardcover

Condition

Very Good

Publisher

Punch [Bradbury and Evans]: [London]

Date

1847-8

Edition

First Edition


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