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First editions of John Leech's Comic History of Rome in original parts, published in London in 1852.
First editions of John Leech's Comic History of Rome in original parts, published in London in 1852.
First editions of John Leech's Comic History of Rome in original parts, published in London in 1852.
First editions of John Leech's Comic History of Rome in original parts, published in London in 1852.

original parts


LEECH, John, Illustrator; Gilbert Abbott à Beckett.

The comic history of Rome.

London: Punch Office, 1852.

$2,247.00
$2,247.00

The comic history of Rome.

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First editions. 8vo., 10 parts in 9 as issued, 10 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech, illustrations; some light general toning, minor offsetting from plates, original pictorial printed wrappers; advertisements on inside wrappers and lower wrapper, a little minor creasing and rubbing to edges, first part with professional repair to spine, small hole to upper wrapper. Preserved in modern cloth chemise and morocco-backed solander box by Hyman Zucker of Philadelphia.

Abbey, Life 434; Tooley 296

Stock code 97728

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First editions of John Leech's Comic History of Rome in original parts, published in London in 1852.

The comic history of Rome.

$2,247.00
$2,247.00

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