London: David Bogue, 1847. 1st Edition.
Hardcover. 194p. WITH SLIPCASE FROM BAYNTUN BINDERY.
A small hardcover
book bound in gilt-decorated green cloth. All foredges gilt. Good
condition overall. The hinges were starting to crack, but have been
repaired. The spine remains a bit cockeyed and faded, and there are
faint speckly stains on the front board. Previous owner's neat bookplate
inside the front cover. The illustration on page 1 has faded onto the
facing page, which is the list of illustrations. Scant foxing on the
edges; otherwise, text unmarked and binding secure enough for reading
purposes. Comes in a custom wrapper made of green cloth-covered boards
and a half-morocco slipcase designed by the Bayntun bindery. The leather
is lightly rubbed and has a dark spot near the top, but is otherwise
smooth and tastefully decorated with gilt accents and five raised bands.
Item #177129
Illustrated with four
black and white plates and several vignettes by George Cruikshank. The
book itself measures approx. 6.7" x 4.5". See Cohn 548.