THE COMIC HISTORY OF ENGLAND (TWO VOLUMES)

A'Beckett, Gilbert Abbott

Published by The Punch Office, London, England, 1855

Condition: Used - Good Hardcover

Save for Later

Sold by Aardvark Rare Books, ABAA, EUGENE, OR, U.S.A.

Association Member:

Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks member since 1996

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Used - Hardcover

Condition: Used - Good

Price: � 156.59 Convert Currency

� 44.72 shipping from U.S.A. to United Kingdom Destination, rates & speeds

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Save for Later

About this Item

Octavo, Volume I (1855): pp. xii + 320. Volume II (1853): pp. xii, 304. Each volume contains ten hand-colored steel plates and many woodcuts by John Leech. Red half calf over red marbled boards. Four raised bands and two black panels with gilt title to spines. Rubbing to extremities; scuffing to spines. Corners exposed. Marbled endpapers. Light age-toning to pages. Unmarked interiors. Volume I: One inch separation to top of each joint. Plate opposite p. 288 has separated from hinge. Volume II: One inch separation to bottom front joint. Bold, witty political British comic humor from the first half of the 19th Century. The books are tight, and the hand-colored plates are sharp.

Seller Inventory # 85580

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title

THE COMIC HISTORY OF ENGLAND (TWO VOLUMES)

Publisher

The Punch Office, London, England

Publication Date

1855

Binding

Hardcover

Illustrator

John Leech

Condition

Good

Seller catalogs

Humor

Store Description

Founded in 1995, Aardvark Rare Books is one of the oldest online booksellers and Ezra The Bookfinder is one of the earliest online Book Search Services. Our goals include providing consistently high quality, accurate descriptions, ironclad packing, timely shipping, and no backtalk! We are committed to a high standard of ethics, and being members in good standing in the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America) and IOBA (Independent Online Booksellers Association), attests to these standards. I actively seek to purchase your finest antiquarian books, letters, posters, as well as original diaries, journals, and photo albums on all topics, from all countries - single items or entire collections or libraries. Also, I am an accredited appraiser of books and manuscripts (A.M.) with the American Society of Appraisers (ASA).

Visit Seller's Storefront

Association Member

Members of these associations are committed to maintaining the highest standards. They vouch for the authenticity of all items offered for sale. They provide expert and detailed descriptions, disclose all significant defects and/or restorations, provide clear and accurate pricing, and operate with fairness and honesty during the purchase experience.

Seller's business information

Aardvark Rare Books, ABAA
OR, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

This is an original book, available at our U.S. location and ready to ship out in the very next mail! Media and Priority Rates include UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE DELIVERY CONFIRMATION 30-day returns for any reason. UPS and FEDEX Expedited Services available. Out-of-U.S. orders ship AIRMAIL ONLY. Orders gladly and promptly dropshipped. We pack well! All books subject to prior sale. Ten-Day return if your book is not as described Fellow Dealers: If you maintain a stock, list your books on one of...

More Information

Shipping Terms

Orders usually ship within 2 business days. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra charges are required.

Payment Methods

PayPal

Add to Wants