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[Combe (William)] Doctor Syntax in Paris; or a Tour in Search of the Grotesque, first edition, 1820

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ROWLANDSON, Thomas (1756-1827), illustrator. -- William: ROWLANDSON, Thomas (1756-1827), illustrator. -- William COMBE (1742-1823). Doctor Syntax in Paris, or a Tour in Search of the Grotesque. London: For W. Wright, 1820. 8vo (231 x 138 mm). Hand-colored a

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Combe Doctor Syntax's Tour Vol I-III: Combe, William. "Doctor Syntax's Tour" Volumes I - III, Seventh Edition. Poems illustrated with colored engravings. London; Rackermann's Repository of Arts, 1817. Full Morocco with raised bands and gi

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Combe, William - The Tour of Doctor Syntax - 1812-1820: Combe, William (1742-1823) The Tour of Doctor Syntax (1812-1820) Description: Volume 1 The Tour of Doctor Syntax in search of the pictoresque, a poem, Volume 2 The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax in sear

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Tour of Doctor Syntax - Three Vols, 1st & 3rd Eds.: Heading: Author: [Combe, William] Title: The first, second, and third Tours of Doctor Syntax Place Published: London Publisher:R. Ackermann's Repository of the Arts Date Published: 1812-1821

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THE TOUR OF DOCTOR SYNTAX - in Search of the: THE TOUR OF DOCTOR SYNTAX - in Search of the Picturesque - A Poem. COMBE, William; Published by James Miller, 779 Broadway, New York, Undated; T. Rowlandson illustrated 31 hand colored plates depictin

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THE SECOND TOUR OF DOCTOR SYNTAX , IN SEARCH OF: THE SECOND TOUR OF DOCTOR SYNTAX , IN SEARCH OF CONSOLATION; A POEM. COMBE, William; Philadelphia: H C Carey & I. Lea, 1822; 8vo., 24 hand colored ilustr. By Thomas Rowlandson. HC. Full green marbled

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3 Tours of Doctor Syntax, Combe, Rowlandson 1855: This is a three-volume set of the Tours of Doctor Syntax, written by William Combe, illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson, and published by Nattali and Bond circa 1855. The three titles are a) The First To

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Rowlandson, English Dance of Death, 2vol. Ed. 1903 illustrated: "The English Dance of Death from the Designs of Thomas Rowlandson: With Metrical illustrations by the Author of "Doctor Syntax" [William Combe]". New Edition with 72 color plates by Rowlandson, publis

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1855 William Combe "The Tour of Doctor Syntax" in 3 Volumes: Illustrated with 81 engraved plates, contents of the plates listed after title page

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Rowlandson Dr. Syntax 1870 Lot of 28 Prints: Lithographs Published 1870, London for "Doctor Syntax's Three Three Tours..." by William Combe. Illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson. Paper Size: 7.5 x 5 inch (19 x 13cm) Good Condition overall

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Combe, William - The Dance of Life, a Poem, 1st edition - 1817: Combe, William (1742-1823) The Dance of Life, a Poem, 1st edition (1817) Description: The Dance of Life, a Poem by the author of Doctor Syntax ( William Combe) illustrated with colored engravings by T

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Two Dr. Syntax Books Including "The Tour of Dr. Syntax Through London" and "The life of Napoleon, a: Two Dr. Syntax Books Including "The Tour of Dr. Syntax Through London" and "The life of Napoleon, a Hudibrastic Poem in Fifteen Cantos, by Doctor Syntax"Combe, William. "The T

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1823 Tour Doctor Syntax Consolation Wife COLOR ART 3v Halifax Canada PROVENANCE: 1823 Tour Doctor Syntax Consolation Wife COLOR ART 3v Halifax Canada PROVENANCE William Combe was a British writer who is mostly remembered for his comic poem â€œThe Three Tours of Doctor Syntax&r

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The Tour of Doctor Syntax: by William Combe, 3 volumes illustrations by Thomas Rowlandson published by R. Ackerman, London, 1812, 1820, 1821

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The Tour of Doctor Syntax In Search of a Poem, Eighth Edition Illustrated by Rowlandson, leather: In Search of a Poem, Eighth Edition Illustrated by Rowlandson, leather bound, 9" x 5 1/2"

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Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque: Heading: (Rowlandson, Thomas, illustrator) Author: Combe, William Title: The Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of the Picturesque Place Published: London Publisher:Ackermann Date Published: 181

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[Combe (William)] Doctor Syntax in Paris; or a Tour in Search of the Grotesque, first edition, 1820

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[Combe (William)] Doctor Syntax in Paris; or a Tour in Search of the Grotesque, first edition, hand-coloured aquatint frontispiece, title vignette and 17 plates after Thomas Rowlandson, some pages a little trimmed, occasional offsetting or foxing, modern half calf, spine faded, [Abbey, Life 358], 1820 § [Combe William, imitation of)] The Tour of Doctor Prosody, in Search of the Antique and Picturesque..., 24 plates after Rowlandson, some finger-soiling marks or spots, modern half calf, spine faded, 1821 § [Combe William, imitation of)] Doctor Comicus; or The Frolics of Fortune...by A Surgeon, additional engraved title and aquatint plates in the style of Rowlandson, all hand-coloured, title rubbed and laid down, modern half morocco by Bayntun, [1828], 8vo (3)

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[Combe (William)] Doctor Syntax in Paris; or a Tour in Search of the Grotesque, first edition, 1820

Name: [Combe (William)] Doctor Syntax in Paris; or a Tour in Search of the Grotesque, first edition, 1820
SKU: 157304335
Price: 240 GBP
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