Christmas Stories. Containing John Wildgoose the Poacher, The Smuggler, and Good-Nature, or Parish Matters. ( With 3 full page plates by George Cruikshank.)

The author is anonymous in the book but was Edward Berens.

Publisher: Oxford, Printed by W. Baxter for J. Parker, and F.C. and J. Rivington, London

Publication Date: 1823

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition

About this Item

Solidly and professionally rebound in a very smart half leather binding. Brown leather spine with six raised bands, and three red and gilt title labels.Leather corners. Marbled boards. The book block has been completely restitched. New mull, oxford hollow and headbands. The new plain endpapers have a handmade appearance and feel. Neat contemporary early name on first page of text ( John George Muller of Cape Town ) and half title page. Some leaves have light stains and foxing. The three etchings by George Cruikshank are at the beginning of the book. Seller Inventory # 80225