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Leather. Condition: Good. None (illustrator). First edition. Very scarce first editions of prominent radical periodicals of early 19th century Britain, including twenty issues of 'The Black Dwarf' and two volumes of 'Cobbett's Political Register'. Handsomely bound in half calf are a number of issues of two 19th century periodicals.The first of these periodicals are 'The Black Dwarf', a satirical radical journal of early 19th century Britain.It was published by Thomas Jonathan Wooler. Its provocative content included iconoclastic satire, parodies and humour supporting Reform and working class interests.There are twenty consecutive issues of this very scarce periodical, from No. 1, Vol. IV Wednesday, January 12th 1820 No. 20, Vol. IV, Wednesday May 24th, 1820.Also present are volumes XXXVI and XXXVII of 'Cobbett's Political Register', featuring consecutive issues from Vol. 36, No. 12, Saturday, June 3rd 1820 to Vol. 37, No. 24, Saturday, December 30th, 1820.Originally propounding Tory views, and costing a shilling, Cobbett changed his editorial line to embrace radicalism, such as advocating widening the suffrage. This periodical was published continuously between 1802 and 1836. In a half calf binding, with cloth covered boards. With cloth endpapers. Externally, excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned due to paper type, with spotting and handling marks throughout, and minor losses of paper to perimeters of first and last few leaves. Instances of worming to head of three gatherings to centre of work, not affecting text. Good. book.