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Lot 138

William Combe (British, 1742-1823) and Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1757-1827)

William Combe (British, 1742-1823) and Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1757-1827)
Lot 138 Details
William Combe (British, 1742-1823) and Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1757-1827)

THE TOUR(S) OF DR. SYNTAX

3 vols. 32mo., vols. 1 & 3, first eds., vol. 2, 2nd ed., comprising The First Tour of Dr. Syntax: In Search Search of the Picturesque, The Second Tour of Dr. Syntax: In Search of Consolation, The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax: In Search of A Wife, each with illustrated frontispiece and title, and with numerous colour plates, in marbleized full calf boards, London, R. Ackerman, 1823 & 1828
5.5 x 3.5 in — 14 x 8.9 cm

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $264
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William Combe (British, 1742-1823) and Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1757-1827)
  • William Combe (British, 1742-1823) and Thomas Rowlandson (British, 1757-1827)
Provenance:

Bookplate: C.A. Markham, Sedgebrook, Northampton

CONDITION DETAILS

All in substantially good condition. Leather and bindings good. Volumes 1 & 3 interiors with minor foxing and toning. Volume 2 interior clean and white.

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