Life in Paris. Comprising the Rambles, Sprees, and Amours of Dick Wildfire.
Published by London; John Fairburn, 1822, 1822
- First Edition
- Used
Seller: Keel Row Books. ABA/ ILAB / PBFA., Whitley Bay, United KingdomKeel Row Books. ABA/ ILAB / PBFA.
AbeBooks seller since December 3, 2007
Condition: Used
US$ 408.27
Quantity: 1 available
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First edition. Octavo in 4s, pp. xxiv, 489, [1]. Complete with 21 coloured aquatints and 22 black and white wood engravings designed and engraved by George Cruikshank. Bound without the half-title and binding instructions to rear. Bound in early nineteenth century full polished calf over boards, with gilt fillets to borders and board edges, gilt inner dentelles; 5 raised spine bands with ornate corner-and-centre fleurons to spine compartments, green morocco spine label with gilt titles; a.e.g; teal-green endpapers. Calf lightly rubbed to board edges and bottom spine compartment; hinges just starting but remain firm and secure; light offsetting from plates as usual else contents impeccably clean and free from ownership marks or annotations; plates vibrant and free from nicks and tears. A very Good copy. A handsomely bound copy of the whimsical and vividly illustrated satire which exemplifies the apex of nineteenth century colour illustration. "Life in Paris" rode the wave of success of Pierce Egan's "Life in London", which was also illustrated by the inimitable George Cruikshank, published the year before in 1821.…
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Life in Paris. Comprising the Rambles, Sprees, and Amours of Dick Wildfire.
- Author
- Carey, David
- Publisher
- London; John Fairburn, 1822
- Publication year
- 1822
- Edition
- 1st Edition
Keel Row Books. ABA/ ILAB / PBFA.
Whitley Bay, United Kingdom
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
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Welcome to Keel Row Books, the North East of England's leading bookshop for first editions and rare & collectable books. We offer an unconditional guarantee on the completeness and authenticity of every book that we sell. Members ABA, ILAB, PBFA. Customers from USA, please note that books are exempt from the recently introduced 2025 tariffs. We welcome queries, please call +44 191 2960664 or email mail@keelrowbooks.com. All online items are available for same-day collection in store at no extra charge- please phone us in advance. Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm.…
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The Keel Row Bookshop Ltd ABA/ILAB/PBFA
93-97 Park View
Whitley Bay, United Kingdom NE26 3RJ
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