By Gilbert Abbot A Beckett

Published: London Punch

Size: 8.5" by 5.5" Pagination: (xv) 520pp., 304pp. (20 plates)

One of A Beckett's most famous works, this is a lively history of England told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication.

By Gilbert Abbot A Beckett

1864 The Comic History of England In Two Volumes

Name: 1864 The Comic History of England Gilbert A Beckett Illustrated John Leech
SKU: GEN22-E-1
Price: 150 GBP
Availability: InStock

Published: London Punch

Size: 8.5" by 5.5" Pagination: (xv) 520pp., 304pp. (20 plates)

One of A Beckett's most famous works, this is a lively history of England told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication.

£150.00

weight: 1.5kgs / stock code: GEN22-E-1

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Description

Colour Plates, Illustrated, Publishers' Original Binding

With copious illustrations throughout by John Leech, including twenty coloured plates (collated complete). Gilbert Abbott à Beckett (1811 – 1856) was an English humorist, and contributor to Punch magazine. He is perhaps best known as the author of Comic History of England, Comic History of Rome, Comic Blackstone, and other comic works. Two volumes bound in one.

Condition

In a green cloth binding with gilt decoration. Externally sound, with a little rubbing and wear to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages have some scattered light spotting.

Overall: Very Good

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