The Comic History of England

Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett

Verlag: The Punch Office 1847-48, London, 1847

Beschreibung

The first edition in book form of this entertaining satirical history of England, complete with the hand-coloured caricature plates of John Leech. The first edition in book form, originally published in parts between 1846 and 1848.Complete in two volumes.Volume I illustrated with ten hand coloured plates, and in-text engravings.Volume II illustrated with ten hand coloured plates, and in-text engravings.Collated, all plates are present, but bound without half-titles.'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.Written by Gilbert Beckett, a humorist who was one of the original staff of 'Punch'. He was also a journalist for 'The Times', 'The Morning Herald', and 'Illustrated London News'. With his wife, Mary, he wrote two operas, 'Agnes Sorrel' and 'Red Riding Hood'. Illustrated by the caricaturist John Leech, who is best known for his prolific work for Punch. His scathing portrayal of current events led to a great popularity of his work. Leech also illustrated Beckett's 'Comic History of Rome', as well as 'Hood's Comic Annual' and 'Wassail Bowl'.Bookplate of Sir Frederick Richmond to the front paste downs. Richmond was the chairman of both Debenhams and Harvey Nichols. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Leather is rubbed, heavier to the joints and head and tail of the spines. Minor bumping to the extremities. A few small marks to the boards. Spine label of Volume II is repaired with a small chip. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and generally clean with scattered spotting. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 852P40

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Comic History of England

Verlag: The Punch Office 1847-48, London

Erscheinungsdatum: 1847

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: John Leech

Zustand: Very Good

Auflage: First edition.

Art des Buches: book