The Comic History of Rome | From the Founding of the City to the End of the Commonwealth

Gilbert Abbott à Beckett [Illustrated by John Leech (29 August 1817 - 29 October 1864 in London) was an English caricaturist and illustrator. He is best known for his work for Punch, a humorous magazine for a broad middle-class audience, combining verbal and graphic political satire with light social comedy].

Published by Published by Bradbury and Evans and Co., 10 Bouverie Street, Fleet Street, London.

About this Item

Hard back binding in publisher's original British racing green 'engine turn' finished cloth covers, gilt title lettering and small vignettes to the spine, large vignette to the front cover, all page edges gilt. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains illustrated black and red printed title, (xii), 308 printed pages of text with 10 coloured steel engravings and numerous monochrome woodcuts throughout. Armorial book plate of previous owner (Joseph John Elliott) to the front paste down. Rubbing to the boards, corners and spine ends turned over, top margins dusty and in Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. HUMOUR (Satire, Cartoon).

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Comic History of Rome | From the Founding of the City to the End of the Commonwealth
• Publisher: Published by Bradbury and Evans and Co., 10 Bouverie Street, Fleet Street, London.
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good