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Auction archive: Lot number 16

The Pet Lamb, in Rhythm, Intended as an Innocent Exercise for the Memory of Children.

Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
US$480
Auction archive: Lot number 16

The Pet Lamb, in Rhythm, Intended as an Innocent Exercise for the Memory of Children.

Estimate
US$800 - US$1,200
Price realised:
US$480
Beschreibung:

Title: The Pet Lamb, in Rhythm, Intended as an Innocent Exercise for the Memory of Children. Author: B., J. Place: London Publisher: William Darton Date: [1824] Description: 36 pp. 12 engraved plates, each with 2 illustrations. (12mo) original moire green cloth, custom chemise and red morocco-backed slipcase. First Edition. First edition of this popular tale, still being printed as late as the 1860s. Frequently attributed to English topographer and antiquary John Britton but also at times attributed to James Bisset or J.L. Bicknell. The date is taken from the engravings Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear; mild foxing and offsetting; near fine in a handsome modern case. Item number: 264376a

Auction archive: Lot number 16
Auction:
Datum:
2 Nov 2017
Auction house:
PBA Galleries
1233 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
pba@pbagalleries.com
+1 (0)415 9892665
+1 (0)415 9891664
Beschreibung:

Title: The Pet Lamb, in Rhythm, Intended as an Innocent Exercise for the Memory of Children. Author: B., J. Place: London Publisher: William Darton Date: [1824] Description: 36 pp. 12 engraved plates, each with 2 illustrations. (12mo) original moire green cloth, custom chemise and red morocco-backed slipcase. First Edition. First edition of this popular tale, still being printed as late as the 1860s. Frequently attributed to English topographer and antiquary John Britton but also at times attributed to James Bisset or J.L. Bicknell. The date is taken from the engravings Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear; mild foxing and offsetting; near fine in a handsome modern case. Item number: 264376a

Auction archive: Lot number 16
Auction:
Datum:
2 Nov 2017
Auction house:
PBA Galleries
1233 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
United States
pba@pbagalleries.com
+1 (0)415 9892665
+1 (0)415 9891664
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