Description: Click here to see our other books! The Comic History of England In Two Volumes Gilbert Abbot A Beckett 1847 Punch : London 8.5" by 5.5" (xii) 320pp., (xii) 304pp SUMMARY A first edition of A Beckett's most renowned work, First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION This is a lively history of England told in a style that was highly unusual at its times of publication. With copious illustrations throughout by John Leech, including twenty coloured plates (collated complete). Gilbert Abbott à Beckett (1811 – 1856) was an English humorist, and contributor to Punch magazine. He is perhaps best known as the author of Comic History of England, Comic History of Rome, Comic Blackstone, and other comic works. Complete in two volumes. CONDITION Rebound in half-calf with marbled boards. Externally, very smart. Internally, firmly bound. Pages have some foxing and handling marks. Overall Condition: Near Fine GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: Gilbert Abbot A Beckett
Binding: Leather
Fiction Subject: None
Non-Fiction Subject: History
Language: English
Year Printed: 1847
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 1.5000
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: Punch
Illustrator: John Leech
Original/Reproduction: Original
