The Military Adventures of Johnny Newcome, with an Account of His Campaigns on the Peninsula and in Pall Mall .
London: Patrick Martin, 1815. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 188p, Late 19th century full polish calf with gilt ruled boards and spines. Marbled end papers and gilt foredge. Includes fifteen very attractive hand colored aquatint etchings by Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827). While it is an anonymous work, the author is considered to be Col. David Robert (1757-1819). See DNB vol xvi p1261-1262. Halkett & Laing VI p77. A second edition was published in the following year. Rubbed along the hinges and front inner hinge is cracked, but holding firm. Title label on the spine is chipped, otherwise internally a fresh clean copy. Very Good. Item #003549
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall.
Price: $225.00