MITFORD, JOHN. 1782-1831.
The Adventures of Johnny Newcome in the Navy. London: Sherwood, Neely, and Jones, et al., 1819.
8vo (233 x 143 mm). [viii], 224, [68] pp. 20 hand-colored aquatint plates. Period quarter calf over marbled boards, gilt devices and titles to spine. Faint offsetting from plates, some spotting to final plate, rubbing to boards.
Provenance: W. Heritage (period bookplate).
An imitation of the Rowlandson/Burton work of the same title. Abbey Life 340.
Estimate:
US$ 300 - 500
£200 - 330
230 - 390
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