Takings; or the Life of a Collegian. A Poem. Illustrated by Twenty-Six Etchings, From Designs by R. Dagley
by Dagley, R. [Richard], illustrator and author of introductory pieces. Author of verse, unnamed in text: Thomas Gaspey
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London: John Warren and G. and W. B. Whittaker, 1821. First Edition. Full Morocco. Near Fine. Beautifully bound in full straight-grained red morocco by Morrell of London with gilt decoration, raised bands, turn-ins, marbled endpapers. Small 4to, 26 by 17 cm. vii, [9], 184 pp. 26 hand-colored plates. Clever humor verse and illustrations exploring various uses of the work "taking", such as taking bets, taking aim, taking advice, taking hints, taking notice, taking thought, taking courage -- a highly original treatment of a versatile, elastic word that surely is consequently elusive to the non-native speaker. Somehow not listed in Tooley. The artist, Richard Dagley, exhibited at the Royal Academy a number of times between 1785 and 1833. Condition: light wear to binding -- corners slightly rubbed. Light and very occasional foxing and other trivial soiling. Essentially clean and tight, and easily Near Fine.
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- Title
- Takings; or the Life of a Collegian. A Poem. Illustrated by Twenty-Six Etchings, From Designs by R. Dagley
- Author
- Dagley, R. [Richard], illustrator and author of introductory pieces. Author of verse, unnamed in text: Thomas Gaspey
- Format/Binding
- Full Morocco
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- John Warren and G. and W. B. Whittaker
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1821
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