Nov 13, 2018 10:00 EST
Rare Books, Autographs & Maps
379
ALKEN, HENRY
Group of three works bound together including Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man; Involuntary Thoughts; and Tutor's Assistant, containing a variety of amusing scenes. London: McLean, 1823-1824. Modern half brown morocco, top edge gilt. 10 3/8 x 14 inches (26.5 x 36 cm); each work preceded by a portion of the original wrapper mounted, as title; seven etched hand-colored plates and text leaf; six etched hand-colored plates; six etched hand-colored plates. Light binding wear, plates generally clean.
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ALKEN, HENRY
Group of three works bound together including Shakespeare's Seven Ages of Man; Involuntary Thoughts; and Tutor's Assistant, containing a variety of amusing scenes. London: McLean, 1823-1824. Modern half brown morocco, top edge gilt. 10 3/8 x 14 inches (26.5 x 36 cm); each work preceded by a portion of the original wrapper mounted, as title; seven etched hand-colored plates and text leaf; six etched hand-colored plates; six etched hand-colored plates. Light binding wear, plates generally clean.
Auction: Rare Books, Autographs & Maps, Nov 13, 2018
