1827 in 2 VOLS, DEATH'S DOINGS w 30 ETCHED PLATES BY R. DAGLEY, FREE EXPR W/WIDE
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1827 in 2 VOLS, DEATH'S DOINGS w 30 ETCHED PLATES BY R. DAGLEY, FREE EXPR W/WIDE. By R. Dagley. Death's Doings Published by J. Andrews and W. Cole, London, 1827. Illustrations of Thirty Copper Plates. Designed and Etched. These copies have pictorial covers. The pair is showing wear and rubbing. Express Shipping Worldwide is Free Death's Doings: Consisting of Numerous Original Compositions in Prose and Verse, The Friendly Contributions of Various Writers Principally Intended as Illustrations of Thirty Copper Plates Designed and Etched By R. Dagley Published by J. Andrews and W. Cole, London, 1827 The expanded second edition This pair of volumes, in 496 pages, are an edition specially made as presentation copies and thus quite rare. These copies have pictorial covers. The pair is showing wear and rubbing. These were professionally restored likely in the mid-20th century with the rear board of the first volume being replaced. There is light scattered foxing generally throughout though many leaves do not have any foxing. The inclusion of the plates was handled separately from the binding process. As was the common case, the plate opposite page 215 is omitted. There is an 1890 previous owner's inscription to the front blank endpaper of both volumes. There are no loose pages. The bindings and blocks are solid. Each measures 14.5cm x 23cm. BOXED AND EXPRESS SHIPPED is Free Worldwide All items are securely and well packed. Thank you for viewing my item.
