The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels
by INGOLDSBY, Thomas
- Used
- Condition
- Some minor foxing.
- Seller
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Surry Hills, New South Wales, Australia
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About This Item
A very good set of the first three series of this beautifully produced edition, in a handsome uniform by Bayntun of Bath.
Ingoldsby's Legends... is a famous collection of legends,ghost stories and humorous tales and a classic of English literature made popular from the mid nineteenth century. This set includes two portraits of the author Nicholas Ingoldsby. Original engravings throughout are by the leading illustrators of the period, John Leech and George Cruikshank who are known for illustrations in numerous Charles Dickens' publications.
A composite set; the first volume is dated 1855, the second volume 1842 and the third volume 1855.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Hordern House Rare Books (AU)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3805647
- Title
- The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels
- Author
- INGOLDSBY, Thomas
- Book Condition
- Used - Some minor foxing.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Richard Bentley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1855
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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