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THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS! Printed in 1866. This is a large and heavy book. Heavily and extensively illustrated. Ingoldsby, Thomas. THE INGOLDSBY LEGENDS, OR, MIRTH AND MARVELS. With illustrations by George Cruikshank (Charles Dickens Illustrator), John Leech (Charles Dickens Illustrator), and John Tenniel (Alice's Adventures In Wonderland Illustrator). Bound in thick, high quality, moroccan leather. Marbled boards and end-paper. Floral gilding on spine. All edges cased in thick gilt. This is a large, heavy book at 9 1/8'' tall and is also uncommonly wide. Complete in one volume. Richard Bentley, London. Printed in 1866. This is an exceedingly early copy, illustrated by the best Victorian illustrators. Very good condition for being over 150 years old. Hinges fully attached and sound. Some general rubbing. Armorial bookplate. Inscription on blank end-paper, dated 1933. A 'memorial to Ingoldsby' news clipping is affixed to front end-paper. Some foxing. Thumb prints on title page, signs of usage. Tightly bound. Printed on quality paper. Includes a frontis and copious illustrations by the three most famous illustrators of that period (These are the famous illustrators of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Charles Dickens' works, etc.). A collection of myths, legends, ghost stories and poetry supposedly written by Thomas Ingoldsby of Tappington Manor, actually a pen-name of Richard Harris Barham. Although based on real legends and mythology, such as the hand of glory, they are usually deliberately humorous parodies or pastiches of medieval folklore and poetry. A gorgeous copy of this classic masterpiece, extensively illustrated by the best illustrators. This book would make a perfect gift or addition to any collection. This would make an excellent gift and/or addition to any library. Antiquarian books make a great investment, are only going up in value, and are sure to increase the aura of any room or office! 3688OT. N° de ref. del artículo 22.08.03.ing
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