combe william syntax (13 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In.

Zustand: New. In.

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Gebunden. Zustand: New.

Zustand: New. In.

Red hardback cloth cover. Zustand: Good. Reprint. G: in good condition without dust jacket. Spine faded and lightly marked with wear to paper title panel. Corners bumped. Scattered foxing. 250mm x 150mm (10" x 6"). 266pp. Illustrated plates. Based on the seventh edition published in 1817 by R. Ackerman.

Fourth edition. Published in 1828, 1828 & 1823, all stated as fourth editions, despite the last "Tour" published in 1823. The pious, henpecked clergyman was created by William Combe to accompany the wonderful colored comic illustrations by the caricaturist Thomas Rowlandson. His adventures are told in eight-syllabled verse in "The Three Tours of Dr. Syntax" (1812, 1820 and 1821). These were parodies of the popular books of picturesque travels of the day, particularly those of William Gilpin (1724-1804). Sml. 8vo, each volume approximately 280pp, each with frontispiece and plates (29 in Vol I; 23 each in Vols II & III) a total of 75 magnificent colored aquatint engravings. Bound in early half black calf and marbled boards, gilt title on spines. Slt. rubbed at extremes, a very nice copy, the plates very crisp; 2 in 1st volume with short tear at foredge. Tooley Color Plate Books 430, who adds "fresh plates were re-engraved for this edition, one-third the size of the originals." ; Abbey, Life 265.

Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. * The Rare 1821 Reissue. * Near-contemporary tan calf over marbled paper sides, spine elegantly gilt, all edges of text block gilt. Large 4to, pp.vi + 175, title-page faintly dusty and just slightly creased at inner margin, binding a little rubbed or scuffed at extremities, else an excellent mellow copy. ** With handsome 19th century armorial bookplate of James Waller Sidney with motto Quo Fata Vocant. *** The Rare 1821 Reissue : the title calls for 6 plates, but in this copy only the hand-coloured aquatint of the Storming Of St Sebastians is present : drawn & etched by W. Heath : and aquatinted by J. C. Stadler. *** The Wars Of Wellington was originally issued in 1819 with 30 plates : this 1821 Reissue was provided with a new title-page calling for only 6 plates. *** The work is an imitation of William Combe's famous series of Dr Syntax narrative poetical works : here the very long narrative poem is supported by extensive factual prose footnotes. See Tooley 154 describing this as A Syntax Imitation; and see Abbey : Life In England 358. *** A rare book : no copy listed in The Sandler Collection. See COPAC listing 2 copies only of the 1819 Edition [in the British Library and at Birmingham] : and no copies at all of this 1821 Reissue. **** To confirm availability before ordering, please click the link Ask Bookseller A Question.

Second edition, with letter by the Duke of Wellington tipped in; 4to (30 x 25 cm); 6 hand-coloured aquatint plates, armorial bookplate to front pastedown, clean and tight internally; later full red morocco by Bayntuns preserved in cloth slip-case, boards gilt, spine lettered in gilt in six compartments, boards edges gilt rolled, all edges gilt, turn-ins panelled in gilt, a touch of rubbing to spine otherwise a fine copy; 175 pp. A finely bound copy of this poem, which includes a signed letter by the Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) to MP John Capel (1767-1846), discussing business in London, with the franked envelope. William Combe (1742-1823) was a notorious hack, and often ridiculed those in high power such as Lord Lyttelton. The 6 plates are different to that called for in the Abbey copy, but all still taken from the first edition. Abbey (Life), 358; Tooley 153.

Zustand: Very Good. Engravings by Thomas Rowlandson. (illustrator). First, Edition, Thus. Half dark blue leather to light blue marbled boards; 5 raised spine bands; with gilt ornaments and titles; top edge gilt; matching marbled endpages. 6.75 inches; vii, 2-244 pages with 24 inserted color engravings by Thomas Rowlandson plus a tissue-guarded frontispiece and an engraved title page. First published in 1817; First Edition, thus. The bindings are very tight and square. Text is clean; even age-toning with occasional light spotting. Minimal shelf handling wear. A social satire following the author's popular The English Dance of Death It explores human nature and social class with humor, mirroring Combe's typical style and his previous works featuring the character Dr. Syntax. Like Dance of Death, this poem is now accompanied by illustrations by Thomas Rowlandson, known for his vibrant caricatures. Together, they form a playful yet pointed critique of life's various stages, from youth to old age, wrapped in an observational narrative. This combination of text and image was popular in its time, providing both entertainment and subtle social commentary on British society in the early 19th century. [Adapted from online resources].

Half-Leather. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: No Dust Jacket. Third Edition. Iv, 319 pages + list of illustrations + color frontis + 18 hand colored plates. Half-leather and marbled boards. Ex-library. Library binding. "Doctor Syntax" and "Kaiapoi Institute" in gilt on spine. 1.5" splits to ends of joints. Hinges cracked internally. Wear to edges and corners of boards. 2 library stamps on title page. ; 8vo.

London, J. Johnston, no date (1820), 3rd ed. (part 1-2)/ 2nd ed. (part 3-7)/ 1st ed. (part 1), in 8 separate parts as originally published, (6 advert.),319,(3)p., handcoloured aquatint title-page.