[Combe, William] The History of Johnny Quae Genus, the Little Foundling of the Late DoctorSyntax: a Poem, by the Author of the First Three Tours London: R. Ackerman, 1822 The last of the authentic Combe-Rowlandson Dr. Syntax series, whose success prompted numerous imitations. This remainder binding, in superb shape, resembles that seen on the earlier Syntax books, but we have never seen it on Johny Quae Genus, and it is beautiful example. Rare thus (ROWLANDSON, THOMAS) First edition. Tall 8vo. 24 hand-colored aquatint plates after drawings by Thomas Rowlandson. Contemporary (ca. 1840) remainder binding of orange blind-stamped cloth, gilt-lettered spines with ornaments Price: USD 1,250.00 other currencies   order no. 211029    inquire

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