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Comic History of England Illustrated by John Leech Rebound by Bayntun of Bath
Comic History of England Illustrated by John Leech Rebound by Bayntun of Bath

Comic History of England Illustrated by John Leech Rebound by Bayntun of Bath

Located in San Francisco, CA

An amusing and beautifully illustrated work, the plates by the famous English illustrator and caricaturist John Leech best known for his work with Punch magazine and as the first ill...

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Antique 1860s English Books

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Leather, Paper

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

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

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Glass, Paper

The Comic History of Rome Illustrated by John Leech Rebound by Bayntun of Bath
The Comic History of Rome Illustrated by John Leech Rebound by Bayntun of Bath

The Comic History of Rome Illustrated by John Leech Rebound by Bayntun of Bath

Located in San Francisco, CA

An amusing and beautifully illustrated work, the plates by the famous English illustrator and caricaturist John Leech, best known for his work with Punch magazine and as the first il...

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Antique 1860s English Books

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Leather

SHINE, WASHINGTON SQUARE

SHINE, WASHINGTON SQUARE

By John Sloan

Located in Portland, ME

Sloan, in a comment, states that John Leech's work was an influence, not Cruikshank's.

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1920s Ashcan School Figurative Prints

Materials

Etching

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

Sporting Novels (5) by Robert Smith Surtees

Located in Middletown, NY

Bath: George Bayntun, 1926. Illustrations by John Leech. 8vo; 7 3/8 x 5 1/4 inches (186 x 133 mm); copious in text and full-page engravings on steel and wood in each volume by John...

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Early 20th Century English Books

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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

Illustrated with a hand-coloured frontispiece, and twelve hand-coloured plates, by John Leech. Collated, complete. 'Plain or Ringlets?'

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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

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", chapter heading reading "Stave One", 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

Materials

Fabric

Surtees, Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds, First Edition in the Original 12 Parts 1864
Surtees, Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds, First Edition in the Original 12 Parts 1864

Surtees, Mr. Facey Romford's Hounds, First Edition in the Original 12 Parts 1864

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

Description: first edition in the original 12 parts, 24 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech and Hablot K.Browne, wood-engraved illustrations, with all advertisements/slips as c...

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Antique 1860s British Books

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Paper

Surtees, Handley Cross, First Illustrated Edition in the Original 17 Parts 1853
Surtees, Handley Cross, First Illustrated Edition in the Original 17 Parts 1853

Surtees, Handley Cross, First Illustrated Edition in the Original 17 Parts 1853

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

First Illustrated Edition In The Original 17 Parts, 17 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech, wood-engraved illustrations, part 7 with advertisement slip for The Newcomes, part 1...

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Antique 1850s British Books

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Paper

Surtees, Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour, First Edition in the Original Parts - 1853
Surtees, Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour, First Edition in the Original Parts - 1853

Surtees, Mr. Sponge's Sporting Tour, First Edition in the Original Parts - 1853

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION IN THE ORIGINAL 12/13 PARTS, 13 hand-coloured etched plates by John Leech, wood-engraved illustrations, part 2 with slip for Bleak House, part 4 without th...

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Antique 1850s British Books

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Leather

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FOURTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FOURTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FOURTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", 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. 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

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", chapter heading reading "Stave One", 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. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING !
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING !

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 2ND ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-9/16" x 4-5/16", chapter heading reading "Stave One", 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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Leather

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

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

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", 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

George Inn, Salisbury
George Inn, Salisbury

George Inn, Salisbury

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September 1890, and began to appear throughout m...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst
Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst

Spread Eagle Inn, Midhurst

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September 1890, and began to appear throughout m...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

New Inn, Gloucester
New Inn, Gloucester

New Inn, Gloucester

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September 1890, and began to appear throughout m...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

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Lithograph

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

George Inn, Norton St. Philip

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September 1890, and began to appear throughout m...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

George Inn, Dorchester
George Inn, Dorchester

George Inn, Dorchester

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September 1890, and began to appear throughout m...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

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

Bell Inn, Waltham St Lawrence

By Cecil Charles Windsor Aldin 1

Located in San Francisco, CA

Early influences included Randolph Caldecott and John Leech. His drawings first made their way into print in The Building News of 12 September 1890, and began to appear throughout m...

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Mid-20th Century Realist Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Voiliers a Concarenau - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil - Sydney Lough Thompson
Voiliers a Concarenau - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil - Sydney Lough Thompson

Voiliers a Concarenau - Post Impressionist Landscape Oil - Sydney Lough Thompson

By Sydney Lough Thompson

Located in Marlow, Buckinghamshire

The Irish impressionist William John Leech was a fellow student. Thompson's travels included Italy, Scotland and Dublin, but it was the time spent at the artists' colony at Concarnea...

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1930s Post-Impressionist Landscape Paintings

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Oil, Panel

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"

By Pierre Loison 1

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The rocky outcrop in the background is the Tarpeian Rock. John Leech The English 19th century satirical painter John Leech included in his Comic History of Rome a depiction of the ...

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Antique 19th Century French Mannerist Figurative Sculptures

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Bronze

Procession Four girls with flowers - English Female Illustrator
Procession Four girls with flowers - English Female Illustrator

Procession Four girls with flowers - English Female Illustrator

Located in Miami, FL

He frequently worked on the wood carving throughout the night in front of the fire.[1] Kate enjoyed watching him, and through his work was exposed to illustrations by John Leech, Joh...

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1890s Academic Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

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Paper, Watercolor

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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 present works are from a first edition of handley cross.

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Antique 19th Century Prints

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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

., 7-11/16" x 4-15/16", illustrated by John Leech, bound in 1/2 tan calf, ribbed gilt decorated spines, gilt lettered red and green morocco spine labels, marbled pastedown and endpap...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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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

., 6-7/16" x 4-1/4", "Stave One" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored. Bound in full red morocco, ribb...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Leather

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-5/16", chapter heading reading "Stave I", 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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Leather

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

., 6-5/8" x 4-1/2", chapter heading reading "Stave I", 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

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

., 6-9/16" x 4-1/4", chapter heading reading "Stave I", 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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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

., "Stave One" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, hand colored frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech. Bound in the original mauve cloth, yellow pastedo...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Fabric

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1843 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - IN A FINE BINDING
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1843 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - IN A FINE BINDING

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1843 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - IN A FINE BINDING

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-9/16" x 4-5/16", chapter heading reading "Stave I", 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

Materials

Leather

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

., "Stave One" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored. Bound in the original mauve cloth, 1st issue bind...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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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

., "Stave I" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored. Bound in 1/2 maroon morocco, ribbed gilt decorated...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Leather

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FIFTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FIFTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1844 - FIFTH EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", 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, 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

., "Stave One" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored. Bound in the original mauve cloth, yellow pastedo...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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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

., "Stave One" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored. Bound in the original mauve cloth, yellow pastedo...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Fabric

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 1ST ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING !
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 1ST ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING !

DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION 1ST ISSUE - 1843 - IN A FINE BINDING !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-1/2" x 4-5/16", chapter heading reading "Stave I", 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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Leather

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FACSIMILE EDITION - IN A FINE ONLAY BINDING
Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FACSIMILE EDITION - IN A FINE ONLAY BINDING

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FACSIMILE EDITION - IN A FINE ONLAY BINDING

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-3/8" x 4-3/8", illustrated with 4 plates John Leech and 4 illustrations by W.J. Linton. Bound in full red morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spine, covers ruled in gilt, front cover...

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Vintage 1950s British Books

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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

., title-page printed in red and blue, hand colored frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech, 1 page advertisement in rear. Bound in the publisher's original gilt and blind stamped red ...

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Antique 1850s British Books

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Fabric

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1843 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - IN CLOTH
Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1843 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - IN CLOTH

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1843 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - IN CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-3/8", chapter heading reading "Stave I", 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

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

., "Stave One" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, hand colored frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech. Bound in full contemporary polished tan calf, rib...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Leather

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. SEVENTH EDITION - 1844 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH !
Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. SEVENTH EDITION - 1844 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH !

Charles DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. SEVENTH EDITION - 1844 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH !

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", chapter heading reading "Stave One", 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, 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

., 6-7/16" X 4-1/8", illustrated with 4 colored plates by John Leech and 4 black and white illustrations by W.J.

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Vintage 1920s British Books

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Leather

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

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

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", chapter heading reading "Stave One", 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. FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - 1843 - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

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

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-3/8", chapter heading reading "Stave I", 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

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

The illustrations feature the adventures of John Jorrock who was a Cockney grocer. ‘The Handley Cross Fancy Ball’ is a famous illustration by John Leech depicting the scene portra...

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Antique 1880s English Victorian Tobacco Accessories

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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

., 6-1/2" x 4-3/8", 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

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", chapter heading reading "Stave One", 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. 1843 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
DICKENS. A Christmas Carol. 1843 - FIRST EDITION FIRST ISSUE - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

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

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-5/8" x 4-3/8", chapter heading reading "Stave I", 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

Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - 1843 - THIRD EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH
Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - 1843 - THIRD EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - 1843 - THIRD EDITION - IN ORIGINAL CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., "Stave One" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored. Bound in the original gilt and blind stamped mauv...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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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

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", chapter heading reading "Stave One", 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. 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

., 6-5/8" x 4-7/16", chapter heading reading "Stave One", 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

Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - 1844 - FIRST AMERICAN EDITION - IN CLOTH
Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - 1844 - FIRST AMERICAN EDITION - IN CLOTH

Charles DICKENS - A Christmas Carol - 1844 - FIRST AMERICAN EDITION - IN CLOTH

Located in Hillsborough, NJ

., 6-1/8" x 3-7/8", title-page printed in red and blue, 4 hand colored plates & 4 B&W plates by John Leech. Bound in the publisher's special gift binding, with stamp of "J.

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Vintage 1940s American Books

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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

The text is profusely illustrated by John Leech and includes some of his best work. Illustrations include steel engravings as well as hand colored etchings.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

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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

., "Stave One" as the first chapter heading, title-page printed in red and blue, frontispiece & 3 plates by John Leech hand colored. Bound in the original mauve cloth, yellow pastedo...

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Antique 1840s British Books

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Fabric

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

William Powell Frith, John Leech: His Life and Work. Bound by Bayntun in full red morocco with ornate gilt-tooled borders and inlay illustration on covers.

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Antique Late 19th Century British Books

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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.

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Antique Mid-19th Century British 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

Color illustrations by John Leech. Mixed Edition. Bound in full red calf.

Category

Antique 1840s English 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

Hand-colored illustrations by John Leech. Published by Chapman & Hall in London, 1843.

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Antique Mid-19th Century English Books

Materials

Leather

1 Volume. Gilbert Abbott A. Beckett, The Comic History of England.
1 Volume. Gilbert Abbott A. Beckett, The Comic History of England.

1 Volume. Gilbert Abbott A. Beckett, The Comic History of England.

Located in New York, NY

All edges are gilt with gilt-tooled dentelles and marbled endpapers. 10 hand-colored etchings and 200 woodcuts by John Leech. London: The Punch Office, 1864.

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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

Color illustration frontispiece with illustrations 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

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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

All of the edges are gilt with gilt-tooled turn-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

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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 . IMAGE 1 IS TITLED " IMPERIAL JOHN'S ATTEMPT TO SHOW THE WAY".

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A SET of six hand-colored humorous hunting cartoons from two books of satirical illustrations by John Leech, circa 1880. Newly matted and framed.

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Located in Bradford on Avon, GB

Cabinet Maker (Born Circa 1707 died 1781) Provenance: Mr John Leech, Devizes, Wiltshire

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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 journalist and lived in Devizes all his life.

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Bookcases

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