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[FINE BINDINGS]. [CRUIKSHANK, George (1792-1878) and BUSS, ...

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[FINE BINDINGS]. [CRUIKSHANK, George (1792-1878) and BUSS, Robert (1804-1875), illustrators]. INGOLDSBY, Thomas (pseudonym of BARHAM, Richard Harris (1788-1845)). The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels. First [Second, Third] Series. London: Richard Bentley, 1852, 1855. 8vos. Illustrated with engraved title-pages and numerous plates. 3vols. [340]; 288; 364 pp. Approximately 7 ? x 5?. Bound in nineteenth century full red levant morocco, boards triple-ruled in gilt, spines paneled, ruled, and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, gilt board edges and turn-ins, pink endleaves, original cloth bound-in at rear of each volume (spines a bit toned, soiled, some wear to joints, some light wear, soiling to boards, half-title of volume I a bit loose, gutter after this leaf is cracked, some occasional light thumbsoiling or foxing in text). Very good. MIXED LATER EDITIONS (First Series - Fifth Edition; Second Series and Third Series both Tenth Editions.) A handsome copy of this collection of ghost stories, myths, and legends.