The History of Johnny Quae Genus the Little Foundling COMBE William 1742-1823 Publisher: R Ackermann Publish Year: 1822 Publish Place: London Illustrator: Thomas Rowlandson 1756-1827 Category: Miscellaneous, Foreign Travel, Antiquarian Book, History, Reference Book No: 004478 Status: For Sale Book Condition: Very Good Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Jacket Condition: Unknown Binding: Hardcover Book Type: Unknown Edition: First Edition Inscription: Unknown £125 Add to Basket Ask a question Refer to a friend Additional information VG, 1st ed, 1822, 24 fine, hand coloured plates Of the Late Doctor Syntax: A Poem, by the Author of the Three Tours. In red half leather with marbled boards, gilt tooling. Spine has raised bands, gilt tooling and title, leather faded slightly. Internally, marbled endpapers, (5), 267 pp, (1), directions to the binders, includes the 24 (of 24) fine hand coloured aquatint plates by Rowlandson, some light offsetting from plates, but a Very Good copy. The last of the genuine 'authorised' Syntax books, and Combe's final completed work; he died a few months later. Tooley Abbey Prideaux. (OCLC 298937655). Issued either in 8 monthly parts or as this in boards.
