Author: William Coombe, Thomas Rowlandson,Country of Origin: United States of America,Publisher: R. Ackermann by J. Diggens,Year Printed: 1815,Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated,Binding: Leather,Original/Facsimile: Original THE ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH Author: William Coombe, Thomas Rowlandson Title: THE ENGLISH DANCE OF DEATH Publication: London: R. Ackermann by J. Diggens. 1815 Edition: First Edition Description: Thomas Rowlandson. Fine Leather Bindings by Bayntun. Offered here is a stunning two-volume first edition set of "The English Dance of Death," published in London in 1815. This work is a premier highlight of British Regency-era publishing, featuring the iconic satirical designs of Thomas Rowlandson accompanied by metrical illustrations (verse) by William Coombe (writing as the author of "Doctor Syntax"). This set is "Signed" by the world-renowned binder Bayntun of Bath. It is exquisitely bound in full crushed brown morocco leather. The covers feature unique, thematic gilt-tooling with skulls and crossbones at the corners and spines, perfectly echoing the macabre subject matter of the plates. Volumes: 2 Volumes (Complete). Plates: 72 magnificent full-page hand-colored plates, plus 2 frontispieces and a title vignette. Size: Octavo (9.5"x 6"). Edges: All Edges Gilt (aeg). Pagination: Vol I: 295pp; Vol II: 299pp. Exterior: The bindings are in beautiful, excellent condition with vibrant gilt-work. The joints and hinges are firm and secure. Interior: The contents remain bright with only minor, age-appropriate foxing / soiling. Overall a fantastic, clean, and crisp set. . Near Fine. Seller ID: 891 Subject: Fine Leather Bindings, Literature & Fiction, Mythology