The Comic History of England; The Comic History of Rome

Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett

Verlag: Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. 1863-1864, London, 1863

Beschreibung

Gilbert A. A'Beckett's charmingly illustrated satirical and humorous works 'The Comic History of England' and 'The Comic History of Rome', with hand-coloured plates. In half morocco signed bindings from Brentanos. Sadly with the front boards detached - priced to allow for sympathetic repair.Present here is an 1864 edition of 'The Comic History of England' in two volumes - with both volumes bound in one - and an 1863 edition of 'The Comic History of Rome'.Rome volume illustrated with a colour frontispiece, ten hand-coloured plates and numerous illustrations throughout. Collated, complete.This offers humorous look at the people and events of ancient Rome, written by Gilbert a Becket and illustrated by John Leech. The two men first worked together for the satirical magazine Punch.England volumes illustrated with twenty hand-coloured plates. Collated, complete.'The Comic History of England' is a humorous re-telling of British history, from the Roman Invasion to William the Conqueror, to Henry VIII and the Commonwealth, concluding with George the Second. As well as producing around fifty plays, contributing to several newspapers, and editing the comic paper Figaro in London, Beckett was also one of the original staff at Punch magazine. In half morocco signed bindings, with cloth covered boards. Front board of each volume detached, but present. Rear joints starting, with boards a touch tender. Gilt detailing to back strips. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, and just a touch age toned to perimeters. Good Only.

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 939F8

Bibliografische Details

• Titel: The Comic History of England; The Comic History of Rome
• Verlag: Bradbury, Agnew, & Co. 1863-1864, London
• Erscheinungsjahr: 1863
• Einband: Leather
• Illustrator: John Leech
• Zustand: Good Only
• Buchtyp: book