![ROWLANDSON, Thomas (1756-1827, illustrator). [COMBE, William (1741-1823)]. The Tour of Doctor Syntax, in Search of the Picturesque. -- The Tour of Doctor Syntax, in Search of Consolation. -- The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax, in Search of a Wife. London: by J. Diggens for R. Ackermann, 1812-20-21.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2001/NYR/2001_NYR_09878_0306_000(033325).jpg?w=1)
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ROWLANDSON, Thomas (1756-1827, illustrator). [COMBE, William (1741-1823)]. The Tour of Doctor Syntax, in Search of the Picturesque. -- The Tour of Doctor Syntax, in Search of Consolation. -- The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax, in Search of a Wife. London: by J. Diggens for R. Ackermann, 1812-20-21.
Together 3 volumes, 8o (257 x 139 mm). Vol. I: Hand-colored title and 30 aquatint plates. Vol. II: 24 hand-colored aquatint plates. Vol. III: Hand-colored title and 24 aquatint plates; all after Thomas Rowlandson (few small marginal repairs, one on "Turned Nurse" plate in vol. III just touching image extreme, a few imprints shaved or trimmed, some pale offsetting.) 20th-century burgundy morocco gilt, edges gilt, by Riviere. Provenance: purchased from John Howell, San Francisco, 17 June 1972.
FIRST EDITIONS IN BOOK FORM, FIRST ISSUE of the first volume, p. [1] reading "Chapter I" and with the "Bound to a Tree" plate in the first state; second issue of vol. II, with the plate facing p.198 reading "Skimmington Riders." Abbey Life 266, 267; Tooley 427-429. (3)
Together 3 volumes, 8o (257 x 139 mm). Vol. I: Hand-colored title and 30 aquatint plates. Vol. II: 24 hand-colored aquatint plates. Vol. III: Hand-colored title and 24 aquatint plates; all after Thomas Rowlandson (few small marginal repairs, one on "Turned Nurse" plate in vol. III just touching image extreme, a few imprints shaved or trimmed, some pale offsetting.) 20th-century burgundy morocco gilt, edges gilt, by Riviere. Provenance: purchased from John Howell, San Francisco, 17 June 1972.
FIRST EDITIONS IN BOOK FORM, FIRST ISSUE of the first volume, p. [1] reading "Chapter I" and with the "Bound to a Tree" plate in the first state; second issue of vol. II, with the plate facing p.198 reading "Skimmington Riders." Abbey Life 266, 267; Tooley 427-429. (3)