Henry Cockton/T. Onwhyn - Sylvester Sound: The Somnambulist - 1847
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This 1847 second edition of Sylvester Sound the Somnambulist by Henry Cockton with illustrations by T. Onwhyn surveys a Dickensian sleepwalking tale in a half leather binding and is a meaningful addition for display and study.
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A very RARE and beautiful and interesting book written by Henry Cockton...."Sylvester Sound the Somnambulist" 2nd edition 1847.
The novel is a comic tale that centers on the character Sylvester Sound, a man who is a persistent and active sleepwalker, completely unaware of his actions during these episodes.
The key element of the story is that while awake, Sylvester is a calm, amiable, and ordinary individual, but in his sleepwalking state, he becomes a mischievous figure who performs a variety of "wild and extraordinary tricks". He has no recollection of these actions when he wakes up, which leads to confusion and humorous situations for both him and those around him.
The narrative uses Sylvester's somnambulism to explore themes of conscious versus unconscious behavior in a lighthearted, Dickensian fashion.
Beautiful preface of the author on "Sonnambulism"!!!!
Externally half leather with light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear Inside a few pages with tiny corner missing, some stains scattered - see examples - but overall clean and complete, text readable. Plates good.
ONLY COPY SELLING WORLWIDE!!!!
Uncommon. Rarity. Perfect Christmas gift.
A very RARE and beautiful and interesting book written by Henry Cockton...."Sylvester Sound the Somnambulist" 2nd edition 1847.
The novel is a comic tale that centers on the character Sylvester Sound, a man who is a persistent and active sleepwalker, completely unaware of his actions during these episodes.
The key element of the story is that while awake, Sylvester is a calm, amiable, and ordinary individual, but in his sleepwalking state, he becomes a mischievous figure who performs a variety of "wild and extraordinary tricks". He has no recollection of these actions when he wakes up, which leads to confusion and humorous situations for both him and those around him.
The narrative uses Sylvester's somnambulism to explore themes of conscious versus unconscious behavior in a lighthearted, Dickensian fashion.
Beautiful preface of the author on "Sonnambulism"!!!!
Externally half leather with light wear around edges and corners, shelfwear Inside a few pages with tiny corner missing, some stains scattered - see examples - but overall clean and complete, text readable. Plates good.
ONLY COPY SELLING WORLWIDE!!!!
Uncommon. Rarity. Perfect Christmas gift.
Details
Number of Books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book Title
Sylvester Sound: The Somnambulist
Author/ Illustrator
Henry Cockton/T. Onwhyn
Condition
Fair
Publication year oldest item
1847
Height
22 cm
Edition
1st Edition Thus
Width
15 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
W. Tegg and Co., London
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Number of pages
368
