(William Cowper)
Diverting History of John Gilpin, (c. 1840)
NY and Philadelphia: Turner & Fisher
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24mo. (6)ff. Wood engravings throughout are all hand-colored, adding particular vibrancy to the scenes of Gilpin's ride that takes him 'father than he intended,' even to the point of losing...
24mo. (6)ff. Wood engravings throughout are all hand-colored, adding particular vibrancy to the scenes of Gilpin's ride that takes him "father than he intended," even to the point of losing his wig. Bound in plain printed wrappers. Publisher's advertisements to rear cover. Extremities somewhat rubbed, light overall soiling to covers, else near fine. Only five copies recorded in OCLC.
