Manners and Cvstoms of ye Englyshe, Percival Leigh & Richard Doyle — 1st Ed

£105.00

Manners and Cvstoms of ye Englyshe, Percival Leigh & Richard Doyle — 1st Ed

Name: Manners and Cvstoms of ye Englyshe, Percival Leigh & Richard Doyle — 1st Ed
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5306
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Publication: London, Bradbury & Evans, 1849

Formatting: Oblong 4to, unpaginated.

Condition Report: Very Good. The binding remains structurally sound and firm, presented in an attractive half red morocco over blue glazed paper boards, currently protected by a clear removable plastic sleeve. There is expected wear commensurate with age, including rubbing to the leather extremities, minor loss to the spine tips, and some light surface scratching and marking to the blue boards. The gilt titling to the upper board and the full gilt page edges remain relatively bright. Internally, the hinges are secure. The text block is predominantly clean and bright, with only occasional minor foxing and spotting, largely confined to the preliminary leaves and extreme margins, which does not affect the crispness of the illustrations.

Catalogue Note: This is the first collected edition in book form, bringing together the satirical plates that originally appeared in Punch magazine. The volume is profusely illustrated with forty full-page black-and-white plates by Richard Doyle, one of the most prominent Victorian illustrators who also designed the iconic Punch masthead.

The work represents a classic example of mid-nineteenth-century British book production, combining traditional half-leather binding with contemporary social satire. Copies in the original half morocco remain desirable on the open market, particularly when the internal plates remain as clean and well-preserved as in this example.

A masterful piece of Victorian satire, this wonderfully illustrated volume parodies the social mores and pastimes of nineteenth-century English society. Through the archaic, faux-seventeenth-century voice of "Mr Pips," a deliberate homage to the famous diarist Samuel Pepys, Percival Leigh provides a humorous running commentary alongside Richard Doyle's chaotic, highly detailed, and lively illustrations. From bustling street scenes to high-society gatherings, it offers a wonderfully sharp and entertaining window into the Victorian world.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Percival Leigh, Richard Doyle

Book Publisher: Bradbury & Evans

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Humour

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

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Book Publication Year: 1849

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Book Binding: Half Leather

Illustrator: Richard Doyle

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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