The Dance of Life, A Poem, By the Author of "Doctor Syntax;" Illustrated with Coloured Engravings, by Thomas Rowlandson [First Edition Repaired Sotheran Full Leather Binding]

COMBE, William (1741-1823) Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) Illustrator

Published by London: Published by R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 101, Strand., 1817

About this Item

London: Published by R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1817. FIRST Edition. Frontispiece, Illustrated title page, letterpress title, ii, ii, 285, [1, blank], [1, "Advertisement"], [1, blank]pp. Twenty-six hand-coloured aquatint plates (including the frontispiece and engraved title). Bound later for H Sotheran and Co. with their stamp to the reverse of the front free endpaper, in full red morocco, with gilt page edges and marbled end papers. Spine repaired and replaced, attached to the original boards, with five raised bands, decoratively tooled and lettered in gilt to the compartments. Approximately 9 ½ inches tall. Condition Report Externally Spine good condition new spine attached to old boards, gilt titles, five raised bands, six compartments. Joints good condition repaired, sound, rubbed and worn. Corners good condition gently bumped and worn. Boards good condition full red calf leather, with gilt edges, minor marks and scratches. Page edges good condition top edge darkened, all edges gilt. See above and photos. Internally Hinges good condition repaired, secure. Paste downs good condition marbled with gilt dentelles. End papers good condition marbled. Title good condition gently tanned and foxed. Pages good condition gently tanned with some foxing throughout. Binding good condition attractive. See photos Publisher: see above. Publication Date: 1817 Binding: Hardback.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Dance of Life, A Poem, By the Author of "Doctor Syntax;" Illustrated with Coloured Engravings, by Thomas Rowlandson [First Edition Repaired Sotheran Full Leather Binding]
• Publisher: London: Published by R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 101, Strand.
• Publication Date: 1817
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good