Real life in London, or, The rambles and adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. : and his cousin the Hon. Tom. Dashall, &c., through the metropolis

1821 Life in LONDON Pierce Egan Boxing Illustrated by Cruikshank Tom & Jerry 2v

Known primarily for his extensive account of boxing, Pierce Egan was a well-known and popular British sportswriter. His popularity as an author spurred him to create a recurring monthly journal entitled "Life in London" in which he employed George Cruikshank to illustrate each edition. It is filled with stories, articles, and accounts of various topics including boxing, parties, and adventure stories while using his own characters Tom & Jerry which inspired the 'Tom & Jerry' cartoon characters.

Item number: #24555

Price: $750

EGAN, Pierce

Real life in London, or, The rambles and adventures of Bob Tallyho, Esq. : and his cousin the Hon. Tom. Dashall, &c., through the metropolis

London: printed for Jones & Co., 1821. First edition.

Details:

· Collation: Textually complete

o Vol. I – x, 3-656

o Vol. II – [2], ix, [1], 3-668

o 18 color plates including frontispieces and title pages

· References: Abbey Travel 280

· Provenance: Armorial bookplate – John F. Gilpin

o Motto: DICTIS FACTISQUE SIMPLEX

· Language: English

· Binding: Hardcover; secure

o Includes cloth hardcover/leather slipcase for each volume

o Front board for vol. II detached

· Size: ~10.5in X 6.75in (26.5cm x 17cm)

· Very rare and desirable

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