"A BECKETT, GILBERT ABBOTT" The Comic History of Rome . . . Illustrated by John Leech. "London: Bradbury & Evans, [1851-52]." First edition "Field, John Leech on My Shelves, pages 160-170; NCBEL III, 1143." "Ten monthly serial parts in nine, as issued, 8vo, original pictorial blue-green wrappers. Ten colored steel engravings and 98 woodcuts in the text. Pictorial title-page, introduction, list of illustrations and contents leaf in part nine." " ¶ A sequel to a Beckett's Comic History of England, together which were two of the most popular and often reprinted works of Victorian comic literature. Contemporary bookplate of Newton Hall, Cambridge." "Wrappers a little worn and soiled; very good set, enclosed in a green morocco pull-off case." Price: USD 750.00 other currencies   order no. 20464    inquire

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