The Illustrated Pocket Library of Plain and Coloured Books Seventeen Volumes

Seventeen volumes from the Illustrated Pocket Library of Plain and Coloured Books. Collated complete. A full list of the books published in this collection can be found to the rear of the volumes. This set consists of: The English Spy Volumes I and II by Bernard Blackmantle, illustrated by R. Cruickshank, Handley Cross by R. S. Surtees, illustrated by John Leech, Real Life in London Volumes I and II by Pierce Egan, illustrated by Alken and Bowlandson, The Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of the Picturesque illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson, Ask Mamma by R. S. Surtees, illustrated by John Leech, Jorrocks, Jaunts and Jollities by R. S. Surtees, illustrated by H. Alken, The Vicar of Wakefield by Oliver Goldsmith, illustrated by T. Rowlandson, The English Dance of Death Volume I illustrated by T. Rowlandson, The Third Tour of Dr Syntax in Search of a Wife illustrated by T. Rowlandson, The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome by an Office, illustrated by T. Rowlandson, Mr Sponge's Sporting Tour by R. S. Surtees, illustrated by John Leech, The Life of an Actor by Pierce Egan, illustrated by Theodore Lane, The History of Johnny Quae Genus with illustrations by T. Rowlandson, The Life of a Sportsman by Nimrod, illustrated by H. Alken and Dr Syntax in Search of Consolation illustrated by T. Rownlandson. An explanation of the Illustrated Pocket Library of Plain and Coloured Books: Messrs. Methuen are publishing a series in small form of some of the rare and famous illustrated books of fiction and general literature, faithfully reprinted from the first or best editions without introduction or notes. The particular and attractive feature of these books is the reproduction of all the illustrations which appeared in the original issues : illustrations which are part and parcel of the books, and which, from their beauty or skill or humour, had often a greater share of their success than the text itself. Most of these books had coloured illustrations, and they are here similarly given. Wherever it is possible the books are contained within one volume. "A really brilliant idea brilliantly carried out." - Sphere. In red cloth bindings with paper labels to the spines. Externally, generally smart, lightly rubbed in places. Corners are slightly bumped on all volumes. Spines are sunned. There is some discolouration to the boards on some volumes. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with some scattered light foxing. Very Good.…