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ROWLANDSON, Thomas. Miseries of Human Life. London: R.Ackermann. 1808 [watermarked 1811-14].
4° (262 x 201mm.). Etched throughout, hand-coloured title and 49 plates by Rowlandson (small repaired tear in blank margin of one plate, dampstaining to margins of two others, a fourth with repair to plate mark). Later brown morocco gilt, printed title label from original binding mounted on front pastedown).
A FINE COPY, with the rare 'Pall Mall' plate (Abbey's plate 40). Abbey Life 317.
4° (262 x 201mm.). Etched throughout, hand-coloured title and 49 plates by Rowlandson (small repaired tear in blank margin of one plate, dampstaining to margins of two others, a fourth with repair to plate mark). Later brown morocco gilt, printed title label from original binding mounted on front pastedown).
A FINE COPY, with the rare 'Pall Mall' plate (Abbey's plate 40). Abbey Life 317.