COMBE, William

The Dance of Life. A Poem.

London: Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1817.

26 hand-colored aquatint plates (including the frontispiece and engraved title) by Thomas Rowlandson. Bound in 3/4 green polished morocco, decoratively gilt spine, marbled boards, top edge gilt. London: Published by R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1817. First edition. Tall 8vo, [10 ], 285 pages. London:R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1817. First Edition. Ownership bookplate, still a near fine copy.

Illustrator: Thomas Rowlandson
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First
Language: English

Price: $1,500.00

Item #291636

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