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Click here to see our other books! The First, Second, and Third Tours of Doctor Syntax William Combe 1855 Nattali and Bond : London 9.5" by 6.5" [4], 272; [4], 277; [6], 279pp SUMMARY William Combe's satirical Doctor Syntax poetical series, complete with the striking hand-coloured plates by Thomas Rowlandson. Colour Plates,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage : £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION The complete three 'Doctor Syntax' poems by William Combe. 'The First Tour of Doctor Syntax' is the ninth edition. Illustrated with a hand-coloured frontispiece, a hand-coloured title page, and twenty-nine hand-coloured plates. Collated, complete. 'The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax, in Search of Consolation'. Illustrated with a hand-coloured frontispiece, and twenty-three hand-coloured plates. Collated, complete. 'The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax, in Search of a Wife'. Illustrated with a hand-coloured frontispiece, a hand-coloured title page, and twenty-three hand-coloured plates. Collated, complete. Nineteen plates are provided in loosely-inserted duplicates, which are less vibrantly hand-coloured. 'Doctor Syntax' is a comic character, a satire of William Gilpin. These three satirical poems show Syntax touring Britain, in order to describe his theory of the Picturesque. Written by William Combe, a British author, who is best remembered today for these three works. Illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson, a celebrated English artist and caricaturist. Each volume is undated, dated 1855 from Jisc from copies held at the University of Liverpool Library. CONDITION In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, worn. Volume I is lacking part of the backstrip to the head, with a smaller amount of loss to the tail of Volume III. Lacking all but one spine label, the label to the head of the spine of Volume III is present but chipped and cracked. Tape to the tail of the spine of Volume III, holding the front board to the spine, otherwise front board is detached. Rubbing to the leather. Spines are faded. Light bumping to the extremities. Boards of Volume I are a little discoloured, with fading to the head of the rear board. Front board of Volume I is held by one cord only, rear joint and hinge are strained. Hinges of Volume II are strained. Rear hinge of Volume III is strained. Bookseller's label to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean with some scattered spots. Preface to Volume III appears to be excised from another edition and bound in here after the title, with a tape repair to the margin. Overall Condition: Good Only GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques