The comic history of England : From Julius Caesar to George II. By Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett. With ... illustrations by John Leech
1897, Unknown edition, thought to be late 1800s. London : John Dicks, [1897]. Near fine copy in the original gilt-blocked pictorial cloth over bevelled boards. Slightest suggestion only of dust-dulling to the spine bands and panel edges. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 339 pages; Physical desc. : 339p, [1], iii, [1]p. : ill.. ; 8vo. 22 cm. Notes: At foot of front cover: "Price one shilling. "With advertisements for John Dicks' cheap editions (also for cocoa etc. ) on final page & end wrapper. Subjects: Great Britain - History - Caricatures and cartoons. Great Britain - History - Wit and humour. Item #173013
Price: €40.00