"AINSWORTH, WILLIAM HARRISON" The Tower of London. A Historical Romance . . . Illustrated by George Cruikshank. "London: Richard Bentley, 1840." "First edition as issued in the twelve monthly parts, January-December, 1840, here handsomely bound" "Wolff 76; Cohn, Cruikshank, 14; Sadleir (31) had only the cloth issue." "8vo, bound from the original parts issue, black half morocco by Riviere, marbled paper sides, gilt decorated and lettered spine, t.e.g. 40 plates and numerous illustrations in the text by Cruikshank. Bound in the rear are the original wrappers of parts 1, 2 & 12, followed by an eight-page Bentley catalogue and 60 pages of the advertising from five of the parts issues." " ¶ The three plates noted by Cohn as being in two states are in the earliest state here, and all the plates are clean and bright. Tipped to the front free endpaper is a pencil sketch of a detail by Cruikshank." Fine copy. Price: USD 1,750.00 other currencies   order no. 20612    inquire

(To order this book, press this button)

Read the ABAA Code of Ethics

offered by: Brick Row Book Shop 49 Geary St., #230 San Francisco, CA 94108-5705 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA P: John Crichton Tel. (415) 398-0414 Fax (415) 398-0435 E-mail:  Internet: www.brickrow.com English & American Literature, Americana, First Editions, Bibliography * Mon - Fri 10 - 5, Sat by chance or appointment CONDITIONS OF SALE While we make every attempt to remove sold items from this online listing, all items are offered subject to prior sale. If found unsatisfactory, any item may be returned. Libraries may be billed to suit their budgetary requirements. Customers unknown to us - or those known all too well - may be asked to submit payment in advance. Shipping will be billed at cost. Orders from outside the United States will be shipped via airmail unless otherwise requested. California residents will be charged sales tax. VISA and MasterCard accepted, though please be prudent if sending a credit card number by email.    search our database...