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Framed Watercolor By Illustrator John Leech
Framed Watercolor By Illustrator John Leech

Framed Watercolor By Illustrator John Leech

$1,400

H 13 in W 14.5 in D 1 in

Framed Watercolor By Illustrator John Leech

Located in Essex, MA

A famous illustrator and caricaturist best known for his illustrations for Punch magazine. He died at age 47 in 1864. Titled " Master George and The Dragon Flies". "A Caution to Youn...

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Antique 1850s English Books

Materials

Glass, Paper

SHINE, WASHINGTON SQUARE

SHINE, WASHINGTON SQUARE

By John Sloan

Located in Portland, ME

, states that John Leech's work was an influence, not Cruikshank's. "Cruikshank's people always have a

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1920s Ashcan School Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

Cecil Aldin: 'The Master' 20th century hunting lithograph
Cecil Aldin: 'The Master' 20th century hunting lithograph

Cecil Aldin: 'The Master' 20th century hunting lithograph

Located in London, GB

many of his pictures illustrated hunting. Aldin's early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John

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Early 20th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Sporting Novels (5) by Robert Smith Surtees
Sporting Novels (5) by Robert Smith Surtees

Sporting Novels (5) by Robert Smith Surtees

$450 / set

H 7.33 in W 5.24 in D 7.88 in

Sporting Novels (5) by Robert Smith Surtees

Located in Middletown, NY

England; Plain or Ringlets? Bath: George Bayntun, 1926. Illustrations by John Leech. 8vo; 7 3/8 x 5 1/4

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Early 20th Century English Books

Materials

Gold Leaf

1853-88 The Sporting Novels of Robert Smith Surtees
1853-88 The Sporting Novels of Robert Smith Surtees

1853-88 The Sporting Novels of Robert Smith Surtees

By Robert Smith Surtees

Located in Bath, GB

frontispiece, hand-coloured title page, and sixteen hand-coloured plates, by John Leech. Collated, complete

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Books

Materials

Paper

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

", chapter heading reading "Stave One", illustrated with 4 hand colored engraved plates by John Leech and 4

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Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

DICKENS, Charles. A Christmas Carol. FACSIMILIE EDITION - IN A FINE BINDING!
DICKENS, Charles. A Christmas Carol. FACSIMILIE EDITION - IN A FINE BINDING!

DICKENS, Charles. A Christmas Carol. FACSIMILIE EDITION - IN A FINE BINDING!

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

", illustrated with 4 colored plates by John Leech and 4 black and white illustrations by W.J. Linton, bound in

Category

Vintage 1920s British Books

Materials

Leather

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH - 1843
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH - 1843

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH - 1843

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

", chapter heading reading "Stave One", illustrated with 4 hand colored engraved plates by John Leech and 4

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

The Watts-Russell Candelabra. Rundell, Bridge &  Rundell, London 1820
The Watts-Russell Candelabra. Rundell, Bridge &  Rundell, London 1820

The Watts-Russell Candelabra. Rundell, Bridge & Rundell, London 1820

Located in London, GB

.1844), daughter of Peter Henry Barker of Bedford and in 1862 Martha, daughter of John Leech of Wexford

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Antique 1820s Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

George Inn, Salisbury
George Inn, Salisbury

George Inn, Salisbury

Located in San Francisco, CA

and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst
Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst

Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst

Located in San Francisco, CA

Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

New Inn, Gloucester
New Inn, Gloucester

New Inn, Gloucester

Located in San Francisco, CA

and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

George Inn, Norton St. Philip
George Inn, Norton St. Philip

George Inn, Norton St. Philip

Located in San Francisco, CA

Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

George Inn, Dorchester
George Inn, Dorchester

George Inn, Dorchester

Located in San Francisco, CA

and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Bell Inn, Waltham St Lawrence
Bell Inn, Waltham St Lawrence

Bell Inn, Waltham St Lawrence

Located in San Francisco, CA

Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Group "The Abduction of the Sabine Women"
French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Group "The Abduction of the Sabine Women"

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Group "The Abduction of the Sabine Women"

$44,850Sale Price / set|64% Off

H 54.75 in W 22 in D 24 in

French 19th Century Patinated Bronze Group "The Abduction of the Sabine Women"

By Pierre Loison 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

swords. The rocky outcrop in the background is the Tarpeian Rock. John Leech The English 19th century

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Antique 19th Century French Mannerist Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

4 Volumes. William Powell Frith, John Leech: His Life and Work.
4 Volumes. William Powell Frith, John Leech: His Life and Work.

4 Volumes. William Powell Frith, John Leech: His Life and Work.

Located in New York, NY

4 Volumes. William Powell Frith, John Leech: His Life and Work. Bound by Bayntun in full red

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Antique Late 19th Century British Books

Materials

Leather

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19th Century John Leech Collection / Nine Etchings
19th Century John Leech Collection / Nine Etchings

19th Century John Leech Collection / Nine Etchings

Located in Tarry Town, NY

A group of gilt wood framed collection of nine colored etchings by John Leech ( 1817 - 1864 ). The

Category

Antique 19th Century Prints

Materials

Giltwood, Paper

SMITH, Albert. The Wassail-Bowl. FIRST EDITION - 1843
SMITH, Albert. The Wassail-Bowl. FIRST EDITION - 1843

SMITH, Albert. The Wassail-Bowl. FIRST EDITION - 1843

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION. 2 vols., 7-11/16" x 4-15/16", illustrated by John Leech, bound in 1/2 tan calf

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Leather

Charles DICKENS, A Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, Leather Bound!
Charles DICKENS, A Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, Leather Bound!

Charles DICKENS, A Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, Leather Bound!

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

John Leech hand colored. Bound in full red morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers triple ruled in

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Leather

Charles Dickens, a Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, First Issue
Charles Dickens, a Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, First Issue

Charles Dickens, a Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, First Issue

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

/4", chapter heading reading "Stave I", illustrated with 4 hand colored engraved plates by John Leech

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Leather

Charles Dickens, a Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, Second Issue
Charles Dickens, a Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, Second Issue

Charles Dickens, a Christmas Carol, 1843, First Edition, Second Issue

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

John Leech. Bound in the original mauve cloth, yellow pastedowns and endpapers, all edges gilt

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION - FIRST ISSUE - 1843
Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION - FIRST ISSUE - 1843

Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION - FIRST ISSUE - 1843

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

", chapter heading reading "Stave I", illustrated with 4 hand colored engraved plates by John Leech and 4

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

Dickens, Charles, a Christmas Carol, First Edition Second Issue, 1843
Dickens, Charles, a Christmas Carol, First Edition Second Issue, 1843

Dickens, Charles, a Christmas Carol, First Edition Second Issue, 1843

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech

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Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

DICKENS, Charles - A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION - FIRST ISSUE - 1843
DICKENS, Charles - A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION - FIRST ISSUE - 1843

DICKENS, Charles - A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION - FIRST ISSUE - 1843

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Leather

Dickens, Charles, a Christmas Carol, Third Edition, 1843, in Original Cloth
Dickens, Charles, a Christmas Carol, Third Edition, 1843, in Original Cloth

Dickens, Charles, a Christmas Carol, Third Edition, 1843, in Original Cloth

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

DICKENS, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Third Edition, 1843, in Original Cloth
DICKENS, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Third Edition, 1843, in Original Cloth

DICKENS, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Third Edition, 1843, in Original Cloth

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE - 1843
Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE - 1843

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - FIRST EDITION SECOND ISSUE - 1843

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

John Leech. Bound in full contemporary polished tan calf, ribbed gilt decorated spine, gilt lettered

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Leather

DICKENS, Charles. A Christmas Carol. (1855 - THIRTEENTH EDITION)
DICKENS, Charles. A Christmas Carol. (1855 - THIRTEENTH EDITION)

DICKENS, Charles. A Christmas Carol. (1855 - THIRTEENTH EDITION)

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

red and blue, hand colored frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech, 1 page advertisement in rear. Bound

Category

Antique 1850s British Books

Materials

Fabric

1880s Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case
1880s Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

1880s Victorian Sterling Silver and Enamel Cigarette Case

By Frederick Edmonds & Edward J.W. Johnson

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

famous illustration by John Leech depicting the scene portrayed in the works of the author R.S Surtees

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver, Enamel

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - 1846 - THE SCARCE 11TH EDITION
Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - 1846 - THE SCARCE 11TH EDITION

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol - 1846 - THE SCARCE 11TH EDITION

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

", illustrated with 4 hand colored engraved plates by John Leech and 4 black and white illustrations by W.J

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Fabric

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. THE NINETH EDITION - 1844 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. THE NINETH EDITION - 1844 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. THE NINETH EDITION - 1844 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

heading reading "Stave One", illustrated with 4 hand colored engraved plates by John Leech and 4 black and

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Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. THIRD EDITION - 1843 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. THIRD EDITION - 1843 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. THIRD EDITION - 1843 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

heading reading "Stave One", illustrated with 4 hand colored engraved plates by John Leech and 4 black and

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Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. SECOND EDITION - 1843 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. SECOND EDITION - 1843 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. SECOND EDITION - 1843 - IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

heading reading "Stave One", illustrated with 4 hand colored engraved plates by John Leech and 4 black and

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Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

Set of Seven Red Leather Bound Volumes by Robert Surtees English Sporting Author
Set of Seven Red Leather Bound Volumes by Robert Surtees English Sporting Author

Set of Seven Red Leather Bound Volumes by Robert Surtees English Sporting Author

Located in San Francisco, CA

. Romford's Hounds. The text is profusely illustrated by John Leech and includes some of his best work

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Third Edition, in Original Cloth, 1843
Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Third Edition, in Original Cloth, 1843

Dickens, Charles, A Christmas Carol, Third Edition, in Original Cloth, 1843

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored

Category

Antique 1840s British Books

Materials

Fabric

5 Volumes, Charles Dickens. The  Christmas Books
5 Volumes, Charles Dickens. The  Christmas Books

5 Volumes, Charles Dickens. The Christmas Books

Located in New York, NY

5 Volumes. Charles Dickens, The Christmas Books. Color illustrations by John Leech. Mixed Edition

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Antique 1840s English Books

Materials

Leather

5 Volumes. Charles Dickens, The Christmas Books.
5 Volumes. Charles Dickens, The Christmas Books.

5 Volumes. Charles Dickens, The Christmas Books.

Located in New York, NY

. Frontispiece and illustrations throughout by John Leech. Marbled endpapers. Housed in a slipcase. London

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Books

Materials

Leather

1 Volume. Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.
1 Volume. Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.

1 Volume. Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.

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H 6.75 in W 0.75 in D 4.5 in

1 Volume. Charles Dickens, A Christmas Carol.

Located in New York, NY

gilt with gilt-tooled dentelles and marbled endpapers. Hand-colored illustrations by John Leech

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

5 Volumes. Charles Dickens, the Christman Books
5 Volumes. Charles Dickens, the Christman Books

5 Volumes. Charles Dickens, the Christman Books

Located in New York, NY

-ins and marbled endpapers. Illustrated by John Leech. Published by Chapman & Hall in London, 1848.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

6 Volumes. R.S. Surtees, The Works
6 Volumes. R.S. Surtees, The Works

6 Volumes. R.S. Surtees, The Works

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H 9 in W 6 in D 1.5 in

6 Volumes. R.S. Surtees, The Works

Located in New York, NY

throughout by John Leech. Top edges gilt. Marbled endpapers. London: Bradbury, Agnew, & Co, circa. 1852.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British Books

Materials

Leather

Set Of 3 Framed Humerous Illustrations For Surtees By John Leech
Set Of 3 Framed Humerous Illustrations For Surtees By John Leech

Set Of 3 Framed Humerous Illustrations For Surtees By John Leech

Located in Middleburg, VA

FABULOUS RARE SET OF 3 FRAMED HUMEROUS ILLUSTRATIONS FOR SURTEES BY JOHN LEECH - ALL HUNT RELATED

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Antique 19th Century English Paintings

Materials

Wood, Paper, Silk, Paint

Amusing Antique English Hunting Cartoons, Framed
Amusing Antique English Hunting Cartoons, Framed

Amusing Antique English Hunting Cartoons, Framed

Located in Port Chester, NY

John Leech, circa 1880. Newly matted and framed. Images #1-4 show selections from The book "Mr

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Antique 19th Century English Prints

Rare George II Carved Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase
Rare George II Carved Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Rare George II Carved Mahogany Four-Door Breakfront Secretaire Bookcase

Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Mr John Leech, Devizes, Wiltshire John Leech worked at The Gazette & Herald for 45 years as a

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Bookcases

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$2,850

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Located in Essex, MA

A cute delicate but sturdy table all nicely French polished. Rectangular top with bamboo turned legs and turned X form stretchers.

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Antique 1810s English Regency End Tables

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William IV Rosewood Writing Table
William IV Rosewood Writing Table

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$4,850

H 29.5 in W 44 in D 21.75 in

William IV Rosewood Writing Table

Located in Essex, MA

Rectangular top with rounded corners over a drawer flanked bu carved Vitruvian scrolls. Trestle base with stretcher and ending on melon form feet. Floor to underside 24.75.

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Antique 1830s English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

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Pair Of Georgian Painted Eagles

Pair Of Georgian Painted Eagles

$1,250 / set

H 6.75 in W 9.5 in D 4 in

Pair Of Georgian Painted Eagles

Located in Essex, MA

Possibly American and one of a later date. Each with an old white paint. Each hand carved.

Category

Antique 1770s English Georgian Decorative Art

Materials

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