The Ricky Jay Collection
Sat, Feb 25, 2023 12:00PM EST
Lot 364
WILSON, G.H. The Eccentric Mirror: Reflecting a Faithful an...
Estimate: $300 - $600
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WILSON, G.H. The Eccentric Mirror: Reflecting a Faithful and Interesting Delineation of Male and Female characters. London: Printed by and for J. and J. Cundee, 1813 (V1) and London: Printed for James Cundee, 1807 (V2 ? 4). Four volumes in matching one third calf over marbled boards with marbled endsheets, tooled spines in compartments with morocco labels lettered in gilt, T.E.G. Each volume with an extra engraved title page and paginated separately. Engraved plates picturing many of the characters described. Board detached on V1 and V4, joints rubbed, else a handsome set in very good condition. Not in Toole Stott. The first collected edition of this wide-ranging treatise on all manner of eccentric characters including Daniel Lambert the fat man, Patrick Cotter the Irish Giant, Jedediah Buxton, and dozens more.
