Dublin: Routledge & Kegan Paul, 1853. Book. Illus. by PHIZ. Very Good+. Hardcover. 1st Edition. First Edition THUS. First Printing of the 'New Edition' . 371pp., ill. [front.], 18cm. [with an additional title page dated 1853] by Phiz. Contents as in 1843 Edition, marbled end pages, Book plate of, W. Bickford-Smith the Liberal Politician to verso of front board. Quarter Green morocco, marbled boards, gilt spine decoration, lettering and raised bands, Light rubbing to corners, Tight binding, a very good copy. .

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Bookseller: Kelleher Rare Books (IE)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 014596
Title: Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry
Author: Carleton, William
Illustrator: PHIZ
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good+
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: Routledge & Kegan Paul
Place of Publication: Dublin
Date Published: 1853
Keywords: Traits and Stories of the Irish Peasantry, first edition,Carleton, William
Bookseller catalogs: Irish Fiction;

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