Title: The Dance of Life: A Poem by the Author of "Doctor Syntax;" Illustrated with Coloured Engravings by Thomas Rowlandson Author: [Combe, Richard] Place: London Publisher: R. Ackermann Date: 1817 Description: [2], ii, ii, 285 pp. + ad. Handcolored frontispiece, engraved title page and 24 handcolored aquatint plates by Thomas Rowlandson (8vo) 23.5x14 cm (9¼x5¼"), later three quarter brown morocco and marbed boards, spine gilt, raised bands, all edges gilt. First Edition. Rowlandson and Combe's sequel to their earlier "The Dance of Death" and one of Rowlandson's finest works. Originally published in 8 monthly parts, this is the first book edition. Tooley 410. Lot Amendments Condition: Joints lightly rubbed, rear hinge cracked; light foxing and offsetting; very good. Item number: 251777
Title: The Dance of Life: A Poem by the Author of "Doctor Syntax;" Illustrated with Coloured Engravings by Thomas Rowlandson Author: [Combe, Richard] Place: London Publisher: R. Ackermann Date: 1817 Description: [2], ii, ii, 285 pp. + ad. Handcolored frontispiece, engraved title page and 24 handcolored aquatint plates by Thomas Rowlandson (8vo) 23.5x14 cm (9¼x5¼"), later three quarter brown morocco and marbed boards, spine gilt, raised bands, all edges gilt. First Edition. Rowlandson and Combe's sequel to their earlier "The Dance of Death" and one of Rowlandson's finest works. Originally published in 8 monthly parts, this is the first book edition. Tooley 410. Lot Amendments Condition: Joints lightly rubbed, rear hinge cracked; light foxing and offsetting; very good. Item number: 251777
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