John Leech - Comic History Of England - 1880
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Comic History Of England, illustrated by John Leech, 1880 first edition hardback in English with 432 pages and tipped-in plates, published by Methuen.
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This is a rare copy of "The Comic History Of England" by Gilbert A A'Beckett. It is illustrated throughout by John Leech and features 10 tipped-in colour plates by Mary Bredall. The book remains in Good condition and it would make a fabulous addition to any religious illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition
- Decorative Spine & Front Board
- 8 tipped-in colour plates - tissue-guard to Frontispiece
- Hand-cut pages
- Pages are neat & straight - most show some foxing
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and hinges are secure
- Boards are straight and bright - a little scratched in places
- Spine is straight and neat - slightly discoloured and worn at the head & tail
- Neat previous owner's name to Front Pastedown
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SUMMARY
- The Comic History Of England (Volume 1)
- Written by Gilbert A. A'Beckett
- Illustrated by John Leech
- Undated, Printed 1880, First Edition
- Published by Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
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SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
This is a rare copy of "The Comic History Of England" by Gilbert A A'Beckett. It is illustrated throughout by John Leech and features 10 tipped-in colour plates by Mary Bredall. The book remains in Good condition and it would make a fabulous addition to any religious illustrated library or private collection.
CONDITION & FEATURES
- Good overall condition
- Decorative Spine & Front Board
- 8 tipped-in colour plates - tissue-guard to Frontispiece
- Hand-cut pages
- Pages are neat & straight - most show some foxing
- Text-block is complete
- Binding and hinges are secure
- Boards are straight and bright - a little scratched in places
- Spine is straight and neat - slightly discoloured and worn at the head & tail
- Neat previous owner's name to Front Pastedown
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SUMMARY
- The Comic History Of England (Volume 1)
- Written by Gilbert A. A'Beckett
- Illustrated by John Leech
- Undated, Printed 1880, First Edition
- Published by Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London
- Hardback
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CONDITION TERMINOLOGY
Fine (F): An excellent copy, showing next to no wear. Likely unread.
Near Fine (NF): Small signs of wear, but still an excellent copy. Possibly unread.
Very Good (VG): A very good copy. Expect a few signs of wear but nothing overtly detrimental to the book. Lightly read.
Good (G): A generally very good copy, but with the possibility of either a large number of minor defects, or a few more significant defects which will be noted.
Fair: An average book that has complete text pages but may lack endpapers, half-title, etc. Binding, jacket (if any), etc., may also be worn. May require repairs.
Poor: A book that is heavily worn, possibly with broken joints, hinges, missing pages, etc. Generally only rare books are sold in this condition. Likely to require repairs.
---- ---- ---- ---- ----
SHIPPING
Please be aware; you may be liable for locally payable customs/duties/import taxes, in addition to shipping charges. Most international parcels are shipped via Royal Mail, UPS, Evri or DPD. Delivery usually takes 3-7 working days and is fully trackable.
Seller's Story
Flozzy Books, is an independent UK bookstore based in the heart of England. We deal in a wide range of antiquarian, rare and collectible books, but specialise in children's and illustrated titles. Sought-after authors and illustrators such as Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, JM Barrie and Mabel Lucie Attwell feature heavily in our usual stock.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Cartoons and comics, Children's books, Europe, Fine Bindings, History, Illustrated
Book title
Comic History Of England
Series
Alice in Wonderland
Author/ Illustrator
John Leech
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1880
Height
28.5 cm
Edition
1st Edition, Illustrated Edition
Width
21.3 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Methuen
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
432
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