The Ricky Jay Collection Part III
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Lot 142
[CRIME]. Pair of Uncut Sheets of Chapbooks for “The Merry F...
Estimate: $200 - $400
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[CRIME]. Pair of Uncut Sheets of Chapbooks for ?The Merry Frolics or the Comical Cheats of Swalpo.? Including: The Merry Frolics or the Comical Cheats of Swalpo a Notorious Pickpocket. London: Seven Dials, n.d. (ca. 1825). Chapbook. 16 pp. Woodcuts in text. 16mo. On one large uncut sheet. Chapter One of this tale is sub-titled, ?How he stole a Broad piece of Gold out of a Countryman?s Mouth.? Worn, soiled, occasional browning. ? Another Copy. Newcastle: G. Angus, [ca. 1790s]. Chapbook. 24 pp. Woodcut on title-page. On one large uncut sheet. Some wear, creasing, occasional toning. Overall, a good pair of these uncommon chapbooks.
