The Comic History of England, Vol. I. & II. & The Comic History of Rome, [in 3 volumes]

A Beckett, Gilbert Abbott (Leech, John. Illus.)

Published by London: The Punch Office (England); Bradbury and Evans (Rome), 1847

About this Item

First editions: the half-titles of the England volumes are printed in red; and the Rome volume lacks "and Co." after "Bradbury and Evans" on the title, its verso, and on p. 308. Tooley 295 and 298. Three octavo volumes in a brown cloth-covered slipcase. England Vol. I: xii, 320 pp; England Vol. II: xii, 304 pp. Rome: xii, 308 pp. Each volume has ten colored steel engravings, and numerous wood engravings throughout the text. Uniformly bound in brown cloth with designs blind-stamped on the margins; gilt designs on the front panel (the same design for the England volumes, a different one for the Rome volume). Gilt titling and designs on the spines. The spines of all three volumes have been skillfully restored with the original cloth spines laid down. Yellow end-papers renewed. The color plates are attractively colored and bright. Weight of the set is 5 lbs. Postage may be extra on this item.

Seller Inventory # ABE-11113053467

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Comic History of England, Vol. I. & II. & The Comic History of Rome, [in 3 volumes]
• Publisher: London: The Punch Office (England); Bradbury and Evans (Rome)
• Publication Date: 1847
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket