Description: THE COMIC HISTORY OF ENGLAND Book Details + Condition: Published at the Punch Office (London). First Edition, 1847 - 1848. Complete hardcover two-volume set. Pagination: 320pp; 304pp. Includes 20 etchings and 240 woodcuts by John Leech. Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett's books are a satirical view on the history of England, spanning from Julius Caesar to Queen Victoria. They are written with humor in mind, and filled with comedic illustrations by John Leech. The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in English history. A'Beckett uses a humorous and satirical tone to describe the major events, characters, and politics of each era. For both volumes: firm binding; rubbed corners and edges; wear to boards, with fading and discoloration present; slight lean; chafed and chipped spine ends, with fading present (larger chip to upper spine of Vol I); name to ffep; bookseller stamp to bottom of title pages; light foxing to first few pages, with intermittent heavy toning to areas of books; interiors are otherwise clean and free of markings. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions! Also check out our other rare and out-of-print antiquarian books at Black Cat Caboodle. SHIPPING & PAYMENTShipping & Handling — covers shipping via USPS to anywhere in the continental U.S. and within eBay's Global Shipping Program.Payment is due within 3 days of end of auction. Black Cat Caboodle THANKS you for looking!
Price: 145 USD
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: London
Language: English
Illustrator: John Leech
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, 2 Volume Set, Illustrated
Author: Gilbert Abbott A'Beckett
Publisher: Published at the Punch Office
Topic: Historical
Subject: History
Original/Facsimile: Original
Year Printed: 1847
