The History Of Johnny Quae Genus The Little Foundling Of The Late Doctor Syntax: A Poem, By The Author Of The Three Tours
London: R. Ackermann, 1822. Rowlandson,Thomas. First edition. leather_bound. 267 pages. 24 x 14 cm. Twenty-four full-page plates, colored aquatints by Rowlandson. This is the last of the genuine, or "authorized" Syntax books. Originally issued in eight monthly parts. Bound by Tout. Directions to the Binder for the placing of the Plates. ABBEY LIFE 268. TOOLEY 413. Clean and fresh internally, Maggs Brothers 1933 description at rear, armorial bookplate, front cover escutcheon in gilt front cover, raised bands, spine panels richly gilt, inner dentelles, red leather spine label printed in gilt, darkening to covers at joints. Full tan calf rebacked, original spine laid-down. Teg. Very good. Item #21453
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