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Sale 654 - Fine Books and Manuscripts
May 1, 2019
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À BECKETT, Gilbert Abbott (1811-1856). The Comic History of England. London: Bradbury, Agnew, and Co., n.d.
8vo (208 x 134 mm). Hand-colored engraved frontispiece and engraved title, numerous engraved plates and in-text illustrations by John Leech. Modern green half calf gilt.
Illustrated edition with illustrations by English caricaturist, John Leech, best known for his work for Punch magazine.
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À BECKETT. The Comic History of Rome. Bradbury, Evans, and Co., London, n.d. 8vo (210 x 133 mm). Hand-colored engraved frontispiece and engraved title, numerous engraved plates and in-text illustrations by John Leech. Modern green half calf gilt.