Ask Mamma : or, The Richest Commoner in England. With illustrations by John Leech
1888, Subscription edition. London : Printed for subscribers from the plates of the original edition issued by Bradbury, Agnew & Co. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked, decorated cloth. Spine bands and panel edges slightly rubbed and dust-toned only, as with age. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #227256
Physical description: [2], viii, [4], 423, [1] p., frontis. plate (col.), [19] leaves of wd engr., [13] plates (col.) : ill., plates, wdcuts ; 8vo. Notes: Apparently the 1888 undated edition. First published in 13 monthly parts, 1857-58, and cumulatively in 1858, by Bradbury and Evans, London. Robert Smith Surtees. Illustrated by John Leech. Engravings on wood and steel. Coloured title page vignette. Preface dated: March, 1858. Subject: Fox hunting - Hunting - England - Humor. Great Britain - Social life and customs - 19th century - Humor. Other titles: Richest commoner in England. Other names: Leech, John (1817-1864). Series: Subscription edition.
Price: €95.00