Munchausen at Walcheren: or, a Continuation of the Renowned Baron's Surprising Travels, Adventures, Expeditions, and Exploits, at Walcheren, the Dardanelles, Talavera, Cintra, &c., &c. His Various Combats with Eastern Armies; and the Particulars of a Wonderful Turtle-Feast with Sir W. C. on Board his Yacht, when Preparing to Attack Flushing. Written by Himself

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First edition. xi, [1, Reference to Plates], 180 pp. With five color plates including fold-out frontispiece by George Cruikshank,"The Journey to the Moon, or Munchausen on Mahomet's Ass." Period half speckled calf and marbled boards, gilt decorated spine with red morocco label lettered in gilt. Very Good, worn along edges, front hinge a little free, three bookplates at front, faint foxing to prelims. Second to last plate printed off center.A satirical novel directed at Sir William Curtis and a continuation of the adventures of Baron von Munchausen, with all its rare color plates present, two of which were illustrated by English caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank and the others at least partially by his father Issac. [Harry Elkins Widener Collection p. 20]. N° de ref. del artículo 180405005

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Título: Munchausen at Walcheren: or, a Continuation ...
Editorial: Printed for J. Johnston, London
Año de publicación: 1811
Encuadernación: Hardcover
Edición: First Edition.