4 volumes. First edition 1814.
A very scarce set in beautiful condition.
Full-calf. Gilt raised bands.
Morocco titles with gilt volume number.
Colour page blocks.
Volume I.
vi, 336 pages. In-text wood engravings.
Head and tail pieces.
Volume II.
iv, 324 pages. In-text wood engravings.
Head and tail pieces.
Volume III.
iv, 332 pages. In-text wood engravings.
Head and tail pieces.
Volume IV.
vi, 336 pages.
In-text wood engravings.
Head and tail pieces.
"This set is much rarer than the Chapbook edition.
Although Hugo attributed the wood engravings to Thomas Bewick,
they are by another hand, copied from Bewick's own work.
It is possible that some are by Issac Nicholson, an apprentice
of Bewick's who by 1811 was working on his own account."
Recorded shipping weight 1500g.
Shipped and insured by recorded delivery
- Binding Condition: Very good
- Overall Condition: Very good
- Size: 16 x 10.5 cm
- Sold By: West Clare Rare Books
- Contact Person: Tom Moloney
- Country: Ireland
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 0657087803
- Preferred Payment Methods: Credit Cards - PayPal - Cheque.
- Trade Associations: AA Approved
