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[RASPE, Rudolph Erich (1737-94).] Surprising Adventures of the Renowned Baron Munchausen, containing Singular Travels, Campaigns, Voyages, and Adventures. Also, an account of A Voyage to the Moon and Dog Star. London: Thomas Tegg, 1809. 12° (170 x 105mm). Engraved frontispiece, and 8 engraved plates after Rowlandson, all HAND-COLOURED. (Frontispiece lightly browned.) Sprinkled calf by Morrell, green morocco labels, top edge gilt, others UNCUT.
FIRST EDITION WITH ROWLANDSON'S ILLUSTRATIONS. Abbey Life 245.
TAYLOR, Joseph. Tales of the Robin, and other small birds, selected from the British Poets, for the Instruction and Amusement of Young People. London: William Darton, 1815. 12° (140 x 85mm). Engraved frontispiece, and 5 engraved plates. (Scattered spotting.) Publisher's red quarter roan and drab boards (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: Martha Anna Spriggs (gift inscription from Mary Smith).
The Life of a Horse, a pretty book, of Amusement and Instruction. London: Edward Lacey [c.1820s]. 12° (170 x 105mm). Printed rectos only. 12 hand-coloured engraved vignettes. (Light soiling and browning.) Original yellow printed wrappers (worn, spine with restoration, affecting a few letters). And another: Various Modes of Catching (London: William Darton, 1801), in original wraps (repaired) with 16 engravings. (4)
FIRST EDITION WITH ROWLANDSON'S ILLUSTRATIONS. Abbey Life 245.
TAYLOR, Joseph. Tales of the Robin, and other small birds, selected from the British Poets, for the Instruction and Amusement of Young People. London: William Darton, 1815. 12° (140 x 85mm). Engraved frontispiece, and 5 engraved plates. (Scattered spotting.) Publisher's red quarter roan and drab boards (extremities lightly rubbed). Provenance: Martha Anna Spriggs (gift inscription from Mary Smith).
The Life of a Horse, a pretty book, of Amusement and Instruction. London: Edward Lacey [c.1820s]. 12° (170 x 105mm). Printed rectos only. 12 hand-coloured engraved vignettes. (Light soiling and browning.) Original yellow printed wrappers (worn, spine with restoration, affecting a few letters). And another: Various Modes of Catching (London: William Darton, 1801), in original wraps (repaired) with 16 engravings. (4)
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