4 vols.
(Rowlandson, Thomas, et al. illustrators) Poetical Magazine. London: R. Ackermann, 1809-[1811]. 8vo, early 20th-century full triple gilt lettered paneled, mottled tan polished calf, spines gilt, turn ins gilt, a.e.g., green morocco spine labels by Root; very occasional minor scuffing. With 4 engraved titles & 52 plates (50 hand colored aquatints & engravings - 30 by Rowlandson of Doctor Syntax.) Without the leaf of rhymed adverts. Internally clean & bright. Book plates of Dr. Stoughton R Vogel, & Robert Alexander Montgomery. Bright bdgs. Contains original issue of Combe's & Rowlandson's Tour of Dr. Syntax under the title of "The School Master's Tour."
Tooley 421.
Purchased by the last owner from Mabel Zahn at Sessler's Bookshop, Phila.