This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858 Excerpt: ...nevertheless blew out a thin whistle of surprise when he heard five hundred pounds mentioned. He had made inquiries about Mr. Crosier, senior, and his agent at Swanborough had sent back a most excellent account of that banker's wealth and stability, adding, in answer to one of the inquiries, " He is sixty-seven years ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1858 Excerpt: ...nevertheless blew out a thin whistle of surprise when he heard five hundred pounds mentioned. He had made inquiries about Mr. Crosier, senior, and his agent at Swanborough had sent back a most excellent account of that banker's wealth and stability, adding, in answer to one of the inquiries, " He is sixty-seven years old, and under medical treatment." When he heard the whistle, Captain Crosier took up his hat, as if with the intention to depart, saying, although it was a mere invention of his, " Then, if you won't, I know somebody that will." "Now, don't be in a hurry. You fellows in the army are so impetuous," interfered Mr. Dancer. A fresh negotiation was opened, in which the one sought to decrease the amount required to three hundred pounds, while the other as strenuously insisted on the sum first demanded. At last the matter ended by the clerk being sent to the bank to inquire what balance there remained to the account of Edward Dancer. This was only an excuse to delay proceedings, and to afford the little gentleman an opportunity of turning over another honest penny. So well did the clerk understand the business, that, instead of going to the bank, he went to the King's Head, close by, and regaled himself with a glass of mild ale. As the street door slammed to, Mr. Dancer smiled upon Merton, and in a kind voice said, " If you are fond of pictures, I'll give you a treat. I've got a Eubens up-stairs--one of the loveliest things you ever saw." This was an old trick, and the captain knew it well--indeed, expected it.-Nevertheless, he pretended great astonishment and delight, and hinted that the greatest enjoyment of his life was to see a good picture. "You don't mean to say you've got a Rubens?" he said, op...
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Add this copy of Paved With Gold, Or, the Romance and Reality of the to cart. $177.70, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1858 by Chapman and Hall.
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H. K. Browne [Phiz] Good Only. The first edition in book form of Augustus Mayhew's illustrated Victorian era social novel. Illustrated with an engraved title page, and twenty-five plates by Hablot Knight Browne, better known as 'Phiz', the well-known artist and illustrator renowned for his illustrations in the works of Charles Dickens, Charles Lever, and Harrison Ainsworth. Collated, complete. Â Augustus Septimus Mayhew was a renowned English journalist and author, best known for his works produced in collaboration with his brother Henry Mayhew. Divided into three parts, this is a tale of London life in the mid-Victorian era. The first edition in book form of this work, first published in thirteen parts between March 1857 and April 1858. In half morocco binding with marbled paper covered boards. Head of front joint starting, with board tender. Rubbing to rear joint and board perimeters. Small loss of leather to back strip head. Rear hinge strained. Internally, firmly bound. Engraved and letterpress title page age toned, with pages otherwise bright. Light spotting throughout, most concentrated to plate perimeters. Good Only.
Add this copy of Paved With Gold Or the Romance and Reality of the to cart. $267.46, very good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1858 by Chapman and Hall.
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H. K. Browne. Very Good. A first edition copy of Augustus Mayhew's novel 'Paved with Gold', with numerous illustrated plates by the renowned artist H. K. Browne. Augustus Septimus Mayhew was a renowned English journalist and author, best known for his works produced in collaboration with his brother Henry Mayhew. Divided into three parts, this is a tale of London life in the mid-Victorian era. This copy has been rebound in a half polished calf signed 'Whitmore' binding, with marbled paper over boards and a bookbinder's label tipped to the front pastedown. With an illustrated title page and twenty five plates by Hablot Knight Browne (or Phiz), a well-known artist and illustrator renowned for his illustrations in the works of Charles Dickens, Charles Lever, and Harrison Ainsworth. Whilst there is no frontispiece plate to this work, this copy is complete with the plate '"Phil" Tries a New Walk in Life' bound to page 128, that is often bound as the frontispiece in other first edition copies. With plate 'The Great 100 Rat March' misbound facing page 193. Rebound in a half polished calf signed 'Whitmore' binding with marbled paper over boards. Externally generally smart with rubbing to extremities and joints and boards. The odd mark to boards, with small sections of loss to marbled paper boards. Hinges split and tender, but reasonably firm. Bookbinder's label tipped to front pastedown. Slight creasing to endpapers. Internally firmly bound. Pages slightly age toned to extremities but very bright and clean. Light scattered spots to fore edge of the occasional plate. With light offsetting to reverse of plates. Very Good.
Add this copy of Paved With Gold Or the Romance and Reality of the to cart. $271.60, good condition, Sold by Rooke Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from BATH, SOMERSET, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1858 by Chapman and Hall.
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Phiz. Good. A first edition of this novel by Augustus Mayhew. Augustus Septimus Mayhew (1826 – 25 December 1875) was an English journalist and author, born in London. He wrote in collaboration with his brother Henry. His individual productions include Paved with Gold, or the Romance and Reality of the London Streets (1858) and Faces for Fortunes (three volumes, 1865). Divided into three parts, this is a tale of London life in the mid-Victorian era. Illustrated by H. K. Browne, a.k.a. 'Phiz'. In a brown cloth binding. Externally sound, though with some marks to the boards and wear to the head and tail of the spine. Corners are slightly bumped. Front hinge slightly strained. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright, though with some scattered spotting and the odd patch of foxing throughout. Good.
