The Ingoldsby legends, or, Mirth and marvels
1842, First Edition. London : Richard Bentley. Good set in the original gilt-blocked blue cloth boards, showing light dust-dulling, wear to the edges and slightly bumped corners. Endbands worn, with a minor tear to volume 2 front joint. Some hinges cracked, with the mull holding secure throughout. Faint foxing to the preliminary and final leaves; the interior quite clean overall, showing only sparse and faint dust-dulling to the margins. A well-preserved set overall. Item #464022
Physical description; complete in 3 volumes : illustrations ; 21 cm. Contents; First series, 4th ed pub. 1848. Second series, 3rd ed pub. 1842. Third series, 2nd ed pub. 1847. Notes; Illustrations by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) and John Leech (1817-1864). Preface of volume 3 signed: R. H. D. Barham, 17 November 1847. Subjects; English poetry 19th century. English wit and humor 19th century. Humorous poetry, English 19th century. Ghost stories, English 19th century. Legends England.
Price: €275.00