Gradus ad Cantabrigiam; or New University Guide to the Academical Customs, and Colloquial Cant Terms Peculiar to the University of Cambridge

A Brace of Cantabs

Verlag: John Hearne, London, 1824

Beschreibung

The second edition of this illustrated insight into the social customs of Cambridge University in the early nineteenth century. Illustrated with six engraved plates - including the scarce 'Quite Unexpected' plate rarely seen - and with a further portrait plate of Jemmy Gordon. Seven plates in total.Unusually, these plates are not hand coloured. Collated, complete.The second edition of this work, first published in 1803. A fascinating and humorous work providing insight into the peculiarities of language and customs of scholastic life at Cambridge University, and direct comparisons to the corresponding customs at Oxford.With the bookplate of R. F. Lambe to the front pastedown, and the bookplate of Egerton Parker to the front free endpaper.With the original cloth wraps bound in to the front and rear of the work. In a quarter morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. Significant rubbing and fading to back strip, with boards bright. Bookplates to front pastedown and front free endpaper. Publisher's original front and rear cloth bound in, with paper title label to front board. Internally, firmly bound. Offsetting to pages facing plates, with spotting throughout. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 848F45

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Gradus ad Cantabrigiam; or New University ...

Verlag: John Hearne, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1824

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good

Art des Buches: book