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John Leech was a staff artist for “Punch” from its early issues in 1841. Gilbert Abbott A’Beckett (1811-1856), was one of the original staff members for “Punch,” and a frequent contributor to the “Illustrated London News.” He was also selected by Charles Dickens to dramatize the “Chimes” and other works. This ‘Comic History of England’ is a satire against the society with the history of England as a backdrop.

 

This undated mid-19th century edition is illustrated with 20 colored steel engravings and 200 in-text woodcuts by John Leech.

 

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1850 Comic History of England Leech COLOR Illustrated Literature Victorian ART

 

John Leech was a staff artist for “Punch” from its early issues in 1841. Gilbert Abbott A’Beckett (1811-1856), was one of the original staff members for “Punch,” and a frequent contributor to the “Illustrated London News.” He was also selected by Charles Dickens to dramatize the “Chimes” and other works. This ‘Comic History of England’ is a satire against the society with the history of England as a backdrop.

 

This undated mid-19th century edition is illustrated with 20 colored steel engravings and 200 in-text woodcuts by John Leech.

 

Item number: #30342

Price: $499

 

BECKETT, Gilbert Abbott À

 

The Comic History of England. Illustrated by John Leech.

 

London: Bradbury and Evans, [1850].

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes in 1
    • xviii, 320, 304
    • 20 colored etchings
    • 200 woodcuts
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Leather; tight and secure
  • Size: ~8.5in x 5.75in (21.5cm x 14.5cm)

 

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30342

Categories

Literature

European History

Authors

BECKETT, Gilbert Abbott À

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Leather

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete