The Comic History of England; [and:] The Comic History of Rome.

LEECH, John (illus.); À BECKETT, Gilbert Abbott.

Published by London: Punch Office, [and] Bradbury & Evans, 1846 & 1851-52

About this Item

First editions in the original monthly parts, of both of À Beckett's comic histories, with illustrations by Leech, both very popular in their day and frequently reprinted over the rest of the century. Abbey Life 434 & 435; Tooley 295 & 298. Two works, 20 numbers in 19 monthly parts (England) and 10 numbers in 9 monthly parts (Rome), both as issued, octavo. Hand coloured plate in each and woodcut illustrations in text, by Leech. Original blue wrappers printed in black. Housed in 3 custom blue morocco pull-off cases and chemises. Bookplate of Alexander Byers to chemises. Some repair to wrappers, minor peripheral creasing or nicking, a few ink signatures or other minor marks, contents with occasional offsetting or light toning, still notwithstanding an excellent set.

Seller Inventory # 119054

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Comic History of England; [and:] The Comic History of Rome.
• Publisher: London: Punch Office, [and] Bradbury & Evans, 1846 & 1851-52
• Edition: 1st Edition