The Musical Tour Of Mr. Dibdin;.
Bound in half calf over cloth with small gilt wheat sheaf block in centre; spine in compartments with raised bands, decorated gilt with contrasting maroon morocco title label, gilt. Extremities worn and occasional foxing and staining but otherwise a very good copy. Armourial bookplate of the Earl of Crewe. Tipped in letter from the author addressed to R. W. Elliston Esqre....Leicester,18 Sep 1817.
£650.00
Publisher
Printed for the Author by J. Gales, and sold by all the Booksellers throughout the Kingdom,
Place
Sheffield
Date
1788
Synopsis
In which - previous to his embarkation for india - he finished his career as a public character.
Item Description
4to. 8.5 x 10 inches. [6] + iv + 443 + [1] pp., the text continuous despite irregularities in pagination as noted by ESTC. Includes dedication page to Prince of Wales and list of subscribers. Armourial bookplate of the Earl of Crewe.
Illustrations
Illustrated by the engraved text and 19 leaves of the music of 7 songs. Decorated by Prince of Wales badge on dedication page.
Notes
CATALOGUING SUSPENDED
[Stock No. 24615]
