276, 277 pages. 23 x 15 cm. 30 and 24 colored plates respectively designed and etched by Rowlandson. "Picturesque," first appeared originally in the POETICAL MAGAZINE under the title, "The Schoolmaster's Tour," text is by William Combe. Second state of plate 15 (Skiminngton Riders). "Consolation," appeared originally in eight monthly parts, text by William Combe. TOOLEY 427, 428. Bookplates, some plate offsetting, age toning mostly marginal, elegant binding: raised bands, gilt paneled polished speckled brown calf with inlaid tan calf center cover panels within triple gilt fillet border panels, gilt paneled spine, marbled endpapers, dark brown morocco spine labels, inner gilt dentelles. 19th century full calf rehinged. Aeg. Near fine. 2 vols Third edition and Second Edition respectively. Seller Inventory # 17632

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Title: The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search ...

Publisher: R. Ackermann, London

Publication Date: 1820

Binding: leather_bound

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General antiquarian, Book Arts. Architecture, Travel, Literature

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