The English Dance of Death.

COMBE, William. ROWLANDSON, Thomas (Illustrator).

Published by London: Ackermann., 1815

About this Item

2 volume set, 9 3/4 inches tall. A wonderful copy in full straight grain morocco by Lloyd, Wallis and Lloyd. This tall set has gilt raised bands, superb gilt tooling to the panels, triple gilt fillets framing the straight grain boards, gilt dentelles and all edges. With 72 hilarious colour aquatint plates and a further 2 frontispieces and one engraved title page. The concept of the Dance of Death or Danse Macabre was a powerful medieval theme showing the all conquering power of death. Holbein, in the 16th century, immortalised the idea with his exceedingly grim series of allegorical woodblock prints. In stark contrast to such Germanic horrors Rowlandson and Coombe create an hilarious series of brilliant comic representations of death getting involved with every aspect of English Regency high jinks.

Seller Inventory # ABE-1627469102013

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The English Dance of Death.
• Publisher: London: Ackermann.
• Publication Date: 1815
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Fine