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Description

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: 1815
Description:

[iv], 276, [1] pp. 31 hand-colored aquatint plates by Thomas Rowlandson. (8vo) old full tan calf, gilt borders, spine gilt, green morocco labels, all edges gilt. Fifth Edition.

Tooley 427.

Condition

Spine a touch sunned, bookplate; light foxing; very good.

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Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque

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SKU: 56778403
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