William COMBE - Thomas ROWLANDSON. - Lot 51

William COMBE - Thomas ROWLANDSON. The Tour of Doctor Syntax. In Search of the Picturesque. The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax. In Search of Consolation. The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax. In Search of a Wife. London, Ackermann, 1820–1821, 3 in-8 volumes bound in full contemporary calfskin, with smooth, decorated spines and title labels. A rare set in uniform bindings comprising the three journeys of Doctor Syntax, illustrated with three large hand-painted color title vignettes and 78 hand-painted aquatint plates (watercolor and gouache). Rare foxing. First edition of *The Second Tour* and *The Third Tour*. The first volume bears a note indicating a third edition, undated, but certainly published at the same time as *The Second Tour*, in 1820. Appraiser: Cabinet Valleriaux contact@valleriaux.com Please request condition reports: they are not included in the descriptions.