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William Combe

11 copies for sale · $120–$1,500 · 4 first editions · 1 signed

Notable copies for sale

Doctor Syntax in Paris; or, A Tour in Search of the Grotesque (first edition) — James Cummins Bookseller$400
The Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of the Picturesque, Consolation, a Wife Riviere & Son (first edition) — B Street Books$250
The Tour of Doctor Syntax In Search of The Picturesque (first edition) — Eric Chaim Kline Bookseller$120
The tour of Dr. Syntax. In search of the picturesque. A poem. Third edition, with new plat — Rulon-Miller Books$650
The tour / second tour / third tour of Dr. Syntax, in search of the picturesque / consolat — Rulon-Miller Books$500
The Three Tours of Doctor Syntax. a Poem Three Volumes in One — MW Books€395
The FIRST SECOND, THIRD TOUR Of DOCTOR SYNTAX, In Search of the Picturesque of Consolation — Tavistock Books$250
The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax. In Search of Consolation — James Cummins Bookseller$150
Doctor Syntax in Paris; or, A Tour in Search of the Grotesque (first edition, signed) — James Cummins Bookseller$1,500
The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation; A Poem — James Cummins Bookseller$1,250
The First, Second, Third Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque, Consolation, a W — James Cummins Bookseller$950

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Works on the market

Doctor Syntax in Paris; or, A Tour in Search of the Grotesque1 copy · $1,500
The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, In Search of Consolation; A Poem1 copy · $1,250
The First, Second, Third Tour of Dr. Syntax in Search of the Picturesque, Consolation, a W1 copy · $950
The tour of Dr. Syntax. In search of the picturesque. A poem. Third edition, with new plat1 copy · $650
The tour / second tour / third tour of Dr. Syntax, in search of the picturesque / consolat1 copy · $500
Doctor Syntax in Paris; or, A Tour in Search of the Grotesque1 copy · $400
The Three Tours of Doctor Syntax. a Poem Three Volumes in One1 copy · €395
The FIRST SECOND, THIRD TOUR Of DOCTOR SYNTAX, In Search of the Picturesque of Consolation1 copy · $250
The Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of the Picturesque, Consolation, a Wife Riviere & Son 1 copy · $250
The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax. In Search of Consolation1 copy · $150
The Tour of Doctor Syntax In Search of The Picturesque1 copy · $120

Market context

7 copies of William Combe's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $600 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).

Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):

The Dance of Life, A Poem, 1st edition, R. Ackermann, 1817 (dominic winter, 2026-01-01)£160

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