Real Life in London; or, The Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. and his Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, through the Metropolis; Exhibiting a Living Picture of Fashionable Characters, Manners, and Amusements in High and Low Life.
by [After PIERCE EGAN]
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Bookplate on each front pastedown; some scattered light toning to some portions of the text (inoffensive); light use to bindings
- Seller
-
Rochester, New York, United States
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About This Item
London:: Printed for Jones and Co.,, 1824.. First edition.. later half red calf over marbled boards; gilt spines; t.e.g.. Bookplate on each front pastedown; some scattered light toning to some portions of the text (inoffensive); light use to bindings, which are tight and sound.. 8vo,. Embellished and Illustrated With a Series of Coloured Prints, Designed and Engraved by Messrs. Heath, Alken, Dighton, Rowlandson &c.; a total of 32 handcolored engraved plates, including frontispieces and added engraved title pages..
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- Bookseller
- Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 62419
- Title
- Real Life in London; or, The Rambles and Adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. and his Cousin, The Hon. Tom Dashall, through the Metropolis; Exhibiting a Living Picture of Fashionable Characters, Manners, and Amusements in High and Low Life.
- Author
- [After PIERCE EGAN]
- Illustrator
- Embellished and Illustrated With a Series of Coloured Prints, Designed and Engraved by Messrs. Heath, Alken, Dighton, Rowlandson
- Format/Binding
- Later half red calf over marbled boards; gilt spines; t.e.g.
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplate on each front pastedown; some scattered light toning to some portions of the text (inoffensive); light use to bindings
- Edition
- First edition.
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed for Jones and Co.,
- Place of Publication
- London:
- Date Published
- 1824.
- Pages
- 2 vols.
- Size
- 8vo,
Terms of Sale
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
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About the Seller
Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Biblio member since 2005
Rochester, New York
About Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books
Specializing in modern first editions since 1978. Fine and rare books in all fields.
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