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Published by First work: Sherwood, Neely and Jones. Second work: Jones & Co. 1821; 1821 and 1822 (but 1824), London, 1821
Seller: White Fox Rare Books, ABAA/ILAB, New York, NY, U.S.A.
First Edition
Full Morocco. Condition: Near Fine. Unifying the two works, besides the common theme and the fact that the second work, Real Life, was in an imitation and knock off of the first work, is that they share a common, quite decorative, full red morocco binding by Wood of London. Bindings with gilt decorative devices in four of six spine compartments, and board corners, front and back -- horse's head, cocktail glasses, boxing gloves, crossed swords. Two devices on leather corners of inside boards. 8vo. The two works have slightly different dimensions. Life is 233 by 148 mm, Real Life, 225 by 148 mm. 36 and 32 hand-colored plates in the two works respectively, for a total of 68 hand-colored plates. The three volumes have a somewhat complicated origin, as evident in the edition enumeration or identification, with the Real Life being a mixed state. We know the second volume is the fourth edition from its description in the publisher's advertisement. Condition: typical wear along joints. Some minor gradation of leather color, with spines slightly darkern. (We do not think there has been sunning.) Occasional light foxing or soiling, but the set overall reads clean. A beautiful, tight set. Life: First Edition, Second Issue. Real Life, Vol. 1, First Edition, First Issue. Vol. 2: First Edition, Fourth Issue.