{"product_id":"three-courses-and-a-dessert-william-clarke-3rd-edition","title":"Three Courses and a Dessert, William Clarke — 3rd Edition","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_03168268a1677001-64\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePublication\u003c\/b\u003e London, Vizetelly, Branston \u0026amp; Co., 1836\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"5,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFormatting: \u003c\/b\u003e8vo, pp. 432.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\" id=\"p-rc_03168268a1677001-65\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition Report\u003c\/b\u003e Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,2\"\u003e. Bound in full calf leather featuring gilt-ruled borders and a ribbed spine with a contrasting title label\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,4\"\u003e. The binding remains fully intact, though the boards exhibit shelf-wear, scuffing, and minor dark staining, particularly to the front panel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,5\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,6\"\u003e. The spine ends show minor chipping and rubbing, and the gilt tooling has moderately oxidised over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,8\"\u003e. The page edges are subtly darkened and speckled\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,9\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,10\"\u003e. Internally, the hinges hold firm, though the pages present moderate foxing and age-toning, most prominent across the preliminary leaves, frontispiece, and title page\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,11\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,12\"\u003e. A previous owner's ink signature sits neatly on the front free endpaper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,13\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,14\"\u003e, alongside a neat pencil annotation to the frontispiece margin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,15\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"7,16\"\u003e; however, the main text block remains legible and well-preserved, fully justifying its grade as a sound, authentic copy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8\" id=\"p-rc_03168268a1677001-66\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCatalogue Note\u003c\/b\u003e This Third Edition offers a charming, early presentation of William Clarke's popular compilation of regional tales\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"8,2\"\u003e. First published at the beginning of the decade, the work gained immense popularity due in large part to its vivid portrayal of country life and character sketches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"9\" id=\"p-rc_03168268a1677001-67\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,0\"\u003eThe volume is distinguished by its fifty-one woodcut illustrations by the celebrated artist George Cruikshank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,2\"\u003e. Known as the \"modern Hogarth,\" Cruikshank's comedic genius shines through these plates, perfectly complementing the dialect and eccentricities of Clarke's characters. The frontispiece bears an intriguing period pencil annotation identifying one of the story's notable characters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"9,4\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"10\" id=\"p-rc_03168268a1677001-68\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,0\"\u003eThe book carries provenance in the form of an early twentieth-century ownership signature on the front free endpaper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"10,2\"\u003e. Early editions bound in full leather remain highly collectible for enthusiasts of Georgian humour and Cruikshank's illustrative mastery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11\" id=\"p-rc_03168268a1677001-69\"\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,0\"\u003eA lively collection of regional tales divided into three main 'courses'—West Country, Irish, and Legal—followed by a varied 'melange' for dessert\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,2\"\u003e. Penned by William Clarke, the narratives capture the vibrant dialect, humor, and social eccentricities of early nineteenth-century British and Irish life. Brought to vivid life through the masterful, comedic woodcut illustrations of George Cruikshank\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csup class=\"superscript\"\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-path-to-node=\"11,4\"\u003e, this collection remains a delightful window into the character and wit of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadhursts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54151988314451,"sku":"4385","price":98.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1469\/6787\/files\/20260619_122919_1.jpg?v=1782898390","url":"https:\/\/broadhurstsbooks.com\/products\/three-courses-and-a-dessert-william-clarke-3rd-edition","provider":"Broadhursts Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}