Phiz

London: Orr & Co., 1838. Full calf, 9 inches tall. A splendid copy of the first edition bound in full calf by Riviere with gilt raised bands, twin labels and fine gilt floral tooling to the panels. Gilt top edge and dentelles. Some foxing to and facing the plates but overall a very smart copy. With 24 humorous engraved plates by "Phiz" and others. A selection of entertaining tales of London, with such titles as 'Debtor's Prisons'; 'Penny Theatres'; 'Lunatic Asylums'; 'Gaming-Houses and Gamblers'.