fly bound set early victorian (1 resultados)

Hardcover. Condición: Good. Nos 53, Jan.4 to 105, Dec 19, 1841. Lacking No.102 but still 52 issues because June had a supplementary issue No.80. The format for each issue was four pages of textural miscellany for Twopence issued with a free full page lithographic plate the subjects, bye and large, displaying Victorian sentimentality or mild humour.The draughtsmanship of the plates is of good quality and 41 are present. It is unknown whether these 11 plates are lacking or those numbers were issued without the plate? The surface of the binding is well worn and the upper hinge is tender. An unusual item.