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1853-86 The Collected Works of Cuthbert Bede

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A beautiful fine set of the collected first editions works of Cuthbert Bede, pen name of Edward Bradley, a set of his scarce novels uniformly bound by Bickers. A very smart first edition set of of the works of 'Cuthbert Bede', the pseudonym of Edward Bradley. In a full tan calf binding by Bickers. Edward Bradley was a prolific but now largely forgotten novelist who wrote under the pen name 'Cuthbert Bede', a name taken from his time at Durham University. He is best known for his character 'Verdant Green'. This set includes; 'Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green', published in 1853. With in-text illustrations by the author throughout. Six pages of adverts to the rear. 'Further Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green', published in 1854. Original wraps are bound in. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout, by the author. Four pages of adverts to the rear. 'The Diverting, Pathetic, and Humorous Adventures of Mr. Sydenham Greenfinch, Gentleman, and of His Friends in London', published in 1854. A very scarce work. Original wraps are bound in. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text illustrations throughout, by W. M'Connell. Eight pages of adverts to the rear. 'Love's Provocations', published in 1855. A very scarce work. Original wraps are bound in, with adverts to the reverse of each wrap and to the recto of the front endpaper and verso of the rear endpaper. Illustrated with a frontispiece, three plates, and in-text engravings, by the author. 'Motley', published in 1855. A scarce work. Half-title is present. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, and in-text engravings by the author. 'Book of Beauty', published in 1856. A very scarce work. Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, and in-text engravings throughout. 'Tales of College Life', published in 1856, also bound with 'Medley' and 'Motley'. 'Medley' illustrated with an engraved title and in-text engravings, bound without the title page. 'Motley' with half-title, illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title, and in-text engravings throughout. 'Medley', undated, dated 1856 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. A very scarce work. Original wraps are bound in. Bound without engraved title. Illustrated with in-text engravings throughout. Four pages of adverts to the rear. 'Nearer and Dearer', published in 1857. An uncommon work. Half title present. Illustrated with a frontispiece, nine plates, and in-text engravings. 'Mr. Verdant Green Married and Done For', published in 1857. An uncommon work. Original wraps bound in. Illustrated with in-text engravings throughout. Twelve pages of adverts to the rear. 'Fairy Fables', undated, dated 1858 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. A very scarce work. Publisher's original cloth bound in to the rear. Illustrated with in-text engravings by Alfred Crowquill. 'Happy Hours; at Wynford Grange', published in 1859. A very scarce work. Publisher's original cloth bound in to the rear. Illustrated with a hand-coloured frontispiece, three hand-coloured plates, and in-text engravings throughout 'Our New Rector', published in 1861. A very scarce work. Half-title is present. Publisher's original cloth bound in to the rear. 'The Curate of Cranston; With Other Prose and Verse', published in 1862. A very scarce work. Half-title is present. 'A Tour in Tartan-Land', published in 1863. A very scarce work. Publisher's original cloth bound in to the rear. 'The White Wife; With Other Stories, Supernatural, Romantic, and Legendary', published in 1865. A scarce work. Publisher's original cloth bound in to the rear. Half-title is present. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and in-text engravings throughout, by the author. 'The Rook's Garden', published in 1865. A very scarce work. Half-title is present. Publisher's original cloth bound in to the rear. 'Mattins & Muttons', Volumes I and II, published in 1856. A very scarce work. Publisher's original cloth bound in to the rear of each volume. 'Little Mr. Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green', undated, dated 1873 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. Half-title is present. With in-text engravings throughout by the author. 'Figaro at Hastings, St. Leonards', undated, dated 1877 from Jisc from a copy held at the British Library. A very scarce work. Original wraps are bound in, with adverts to the reverse of the wraps, to the verso of the rear endpaper, and to the recto and verso of both the front endpaper and front free. With in-text engravings throughout by the author. 'Fotheringhay and Mary, Queen of Scots' published in 1886. A scarce work.Illustrated with a frontispiece, being an original contemporary portrait of Mary, now first published. Further illustrated with nine plates, most by the author. Publisher's original cloth bound in to the rear. Bookplate of W. A. Foyle of Beeleigh Abbey to the front paste downs. In a full calf binding by Bickers. Externally, smart, with only a few small marks and patches of rubbing. Bookplate to the front paste downs. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with only the occasional scattered spot. Prior owner has coloured the hair of the figure to the vignette to the final page of text of 'Mr Verdant Green is Married and Done For'. Some spots to the last pages of some volumes due to the original cloth being bound in. Overall: Fine
  • Creator:
    Cuthbert Bede (Author)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Width: 15 in (38.1 cm)Depth: 5 in (12.7 cm)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1853-86
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  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 878P391stDibs: LU8925239264152

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