Lot 211

Life in Paris. Comprising the Rambles, Sprees, and Amours of Dick Wildfire.

Estimate: $400 - $600

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Carey, David. Life in Paris. Comprising the Rambles, Sprees, and Amours of Dick Wildfire. London: Printed for John Fairburn, 1822. First edition, first issue with the ?To the Binder? leaf at end. Contemporary extra gilt navy morocco, inner dentelles, t.e.g., slipcased. Half-title, hand-colored aquatint frontis., 20 finely colored plates and 22 text engravings by George Cruikshank. 8vo. Some light offsetting, otherwise fine.