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[COMBE, William (1741-1823)] & Thomas ROWLANDSON (illustrator). The English Dance of Death, London: R. Ackermann, 1815-16. 2 volumes, 8° (230 x 140mm.). Additional hand-coloured aquatint title and 73 hand-coloured plates by Rowlandson. (Some light offsetting and soiling, heavier to second volume). Later crimson morocco by Bennett of New York, the covers with an outer border of gilt double-fillets, inner border of dot-rolls, the spines gilt in six compartments divided by raised bands, titled in gilt in two, the others decorated in gilt, top edge gilt. (Upper joints very slightly rubbed). FIRST EDITION. Abbey Life 263; Tooley 411.
The Dance of Life, a Poem, London: R. Ackermann, 1817. 8° (230 x 140mm.). Additional hand-coloured aquatint title and 25 hand-coloured plates by Rowlandson. (Some very light soiling and spotting). Later half calf by J. Larkind, over marbled boards, the spines gilt in six compartments divided by raised bands, red morocco lettering-piece in one, the others decorated in gilt, top edge gilt. Provenance: John Hely-Hutchinson, 1946 (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Abbey Life 264; Tooley 410. (3)
The Dance of Life, a Poem, London: R. Ackermann, 1817. 8° (230 x 140mm.). Additional hand-coloured aquatint title and 25 hand-coloured plates by Rowlandson. (Some very light soiling and spotting). Later half calf by J. Larkind, over marbled boards, the spines gilt in six compartments divided by raised bands, red morocco lettering-piece in one, the others decorated in gilt, top edge gilt. Provenance: John Hely-Hutchinson, 1946 (bookplate). FIRST EDITION. Abbey Life 264; Tooley 410. (3)