The comic history of Rome.

£1,650 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books · No longer available

original parts First editions. 8vo., 10 parts in 9 as issued, 10 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech, illustrations; some light general toning, minor offsetting from plates, original pictorial printed wrappers; advertisements on inside wrappers and lower wrapper, a little minor creasing and rubbing to edges, first part with professional repair to spine, small hole to upper wrapper. Preserved in modern cloth chemise and morocco-backed solander box by Hyman Zucker of Philadelphia. Abbey, Life 434; Tooley 296

• Binding: Hardcover

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