[Combe, William] and George Cruikshank (artist)

The Life of Napoleon, A Hudibrastic Poem in Fifteen Cantos by Doctor Syntax embellished with thirty engravings by G. Cruikshank [with] a brass Napoleonic ormolu crown. Original edition.

London: T. Tegg, 1817. 260 pp. 30 sepia aquatint plates fby George Cruikshank. (8vo) 23.5x15 cm (9¼ x 6") later full red morocco, gilt borders and corner devices, spine gilt, all edges gilt. Custom morocco-backed box. Second Issue.
Inset into the inside upper cover of the box is a fine ormolu Napoleonic crown in perfect condition. Tooley 152; Abbey, 356 as the 1817 edition.

Upper corners slightly bumped, small dent on front board; light foxing and offsetting; near fine. Item #51-2772

Price: $1,150.00