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Condition: Very Good
Description: Both illus. by Robert Cruikshank, frontis + 6, frontis + 5, 6.5 x 4", morocco backed marbled boards, gilt spine lettering, teg, 19pp + ads; 31pp + ads. Covers edgeworn and rubbed, spine scuffed/scraped, newspaper clipping on Robert Cruikshank (1856) tipped in on ffep, scattered foxing and soiling else good to very good condition. FIRST EDITIONS WITH BOTH ORIGINAL WRAPS BOUND IN. SCARCE.
Seller: John K King Used & Rare Books, Detroit, MI, U.S.A.
Price: US$384.83 + shipping
Description: 12mo in sixes, pp. 20, 23-33, [3] advertisements; complete despite the irregular page numbers; with 6 plates included in the pagination; bound in later full calf, but preserving the original grey printed covers. First separate edition of Coleridge and Southey's Devil's Walk. This ballad had originally been composed by the two poets in August 1799, the first three stanzas by Southey, humming in front of the shaving mirror one morning at Stowey, and all the rest (bar one or two stanzas) by Coleridge over breakfast. At this point it was called 'The Devil's Thoughts'. The poem was a great success when it appeared in the Morning Post on 6 September, and was clearly copied and remembered by many over the years, with both Shelley ('The Devil's Walk', 1812) and Byron ('The Devil's Drive', 1813) making use of the same trope to satirise contemporary morals and politics. As first published it was ascribed, as a joke, to the Greek scholar Richard Porson (d. 1808), who is reputed to have been content to allow the misapprehension. In later years the poem was collected as Coleridge's own poem in the 1828, 1829 and 1834 collected editions of his Poetical Works, where it is printed as a poem of ten stanzas. In about 1827 Southey greatly expanded the poem, but it was still not printed separately. The present edition was clearly not authorised: the editor, the minor poet H.W. Montagu, provided an introduction and learned notes which still misattribute the poem to Porson. The illustrations by Robert Cruikshank were clearly intended to place the book in a group of similar books, all of which he illustrated at this time: Monsieur Tonson, Monsieur Nongtongpaw (both Miller, 1830) and Monsieur Mallét (by Montagu himself, published by Thomas Griffiths, also 1830). It's evident that The Devil's Walk was an enormous success: in the second edition, with a preface dated October the same year, Montagu boasted that 15000 copies had been printed. But he corrected, with apologies, the ascription to Porson because he had been contacted by Coleridge, who wrote that four stanzas of the ten (at least in this version) were actually by Southey, and the rest by himself. Montagu also claimed that part of the notes to this edition were 'made by another party' whilst he was absent from town, apparently trying to absolve himself from responsibility for some of the errors. If so many copies of the first edition were printed, many of them must have been reprinted from standing type, and in such circumstances some differences are almost inevitable. It has long been known that the earliest copies have the mistake seen here, with p. 20 (B4v) being directly followed by p. 23 (B5r), and the pagination regularly following thereafter, so that the poem ends on p. 33; in other copies this is corrected, with the erroneous pagination altered throughout, and the text therefore ending on p. 31. Wise, Coleridge, 68; Tinker 707; Cohn, Cruikshank, 572.
Seller: Christopher Edwards ABA ILAB, Henley-on-Thames, OXON, United Kingdom
Price: US$550.00 + shipping
Description: Cruikshank, Robert. First edition, date on wrapper. First Issue with numbers 21, 22 omitted in pagination. Frontispiece and 4 plates by Robert Cruikshank. 1 vols. 8vo. In The Original Wrappers. This work was a joint effort between Southey and Coleridge. Tinker 707; Cohn 572 Original drab printed wrappers Spine perished, cover loose, else Very Good. In quarter green morocco slipcase and chemise Frontispiece and 4 plates by Robert Cruikshank. 1 vols. 8vo First edition, date on wrapper. First Issue with numbers 21, 22 omitted in pagination.
Seller: James Cummins Bookseller, ABAA, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Price: US$577.24 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Moncrieff, W. T. The March of Intellect, A Comic Poem. London: William Kidd & Charles Tilt. 1830. First edition, pp: i-ii,[5]-36, frontispiece & 5 full page illus.With Hood, Thomas. The Epping Hunt. Illustrated with Six Engravings on Wood . After the Designs of George Cruikshank. London: Charles Tilt 1830. pp: i-vi,[5]-29[1], frontispiece & 5 plates. With The Devil's Progress. A Poem. By the Editor of the 'Court Journal'. London: Lupton Relft 1830. pp: [iv] adverts, half title & i-vi,[7]-67[1], frontispiece, vignette title-page & 4 plates, lacks one plate, 4pp Advertisement for the Devil's Progress preceding the title page. With Coleridge, S.T. and Southey, Robert. The Devil's Walk. A Poem. London: Alfred Miller n.d. [1830]. Second Edition, pp: x,[11]-33[1], frontispiece & 5 plates.With Taylor, John. Monsieur Tonson. Illustrated by Robert Cruikshank. London: Marsh and Miller. 1830. pp: i-iv,[5]-19[1], frontispiece & 6 plates. With [Shelley - Mary Wollstonecraft] [Godwin] Monsieur Nongtongpaw. With Illustrations by Robert Cruikshank. [Written when she was nine.] London: Alfred Miller, 1830pp: i-ii,[3]-19[1], vignette title page & 6 plates. (Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley, née Godwin, only daughter of W. Godwin & Mary Wollstonecraft.)With Anon. Steamers v. Stages; or, Andrew and his Spouse. Illustrated with Six Humorous Designs by Robert Cruikshank. London: William Kidd 1830. pp: i-iv,[5]-27[1], half title, frontispiece & 5 plates all with tissue guards.Seven items bound in One volume, uniform in size, 12mo (153x98mm), with foxing to 'The Devil's Progress', plus one plate missing, and two half titles missing from 'The March of Intellect' and 'The Devil's Walk', otherwise complete & in very good condition, bound in half green calf, diced spine, marbled boards, red leather title label to spine gilt lettered 'Comic Poems' treble gilt ruled, lightly rubbed with the bookplate and signature of E. H. Greenly 1832, sound, tight & very good condition for these ephemeral items, in a contemporary binding.
Seller: Offa's Dyke Books, LUDLOW, SALOP, United Kingdom
Price: US$763.24 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: A Birdsall bound first edition of two satirical poems about the devil bound together, including Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey's popular poem 'The Devil's Walk', and illustrations by Robert Cruikshank. Bound by Birdsall & Son, Northampton, with the original wraps and adverts bound in.Two volumes bound in one, containing 'The Devil's Walk' and 'The Devil's Visit', both published in 1830.'The Devil's Walk' published by Marsh and Miller. The first separate and expanded edition, the second issue, not including pages 23-24 in the pagination. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates. Three pages of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete.'The Devil's Visit' published by William Kidd. Illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates. One leaf of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete.Both of these poems are humorous satirical pieces. 'The Devil's Walk' is written in common metre, and describes the Devil going on a simple walk enjoying the sight of the sins of mankind. Originally published as 'The Devil's Thoughts', this first expanded separate edition was retitled. Byron imitated this poem in 'The Devil's Drive', and Shelley in his work that's also titled 'The Devil's Walk'.'Professor Porson' is stated as the author to the title page of 'Walk', however the preface for 'Walk' states that the poem has been attributed to both Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey.Both works illustrated by Isaac Robert Cruikshank, a popular caricaturist, and the less well known brother of George Cruikshank.Bookplate of Philip Manfield to the front paste down. Manfield was a shoe manufacturer and a politician, based in Northampton. He was knighted in 1884. In a full rebacked calf binding. Externally, generally smart. A little discolouration to the boards, mostly to the joints, and to the backstrip. A few light marks to the boards. Bookplate and label to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age toned with some light spots, including to the original wraps. Very Good
Seller: Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, United Kingdom
Price: US$1062.50 + shipping
Description: First edition, first issue lacking pagination at p. 21-22; 16mo, pp. viii, [9]-33 [i.e. 31], [3] ads; 6 full-page illustrations by Robert Cruikshank; original gray printed wrappers bound in. Originally written by Coleridge and Southey, and enlarged by Southey in 1827. Wrongly attributed to Porson. Original version appeared in the Morning Post, Sept. 6, 1799 under the title "The Devil's Thoughts." bound with: The devil's visit; a poem, from the original manuscript. With notes by a barrister. London: William Kidd, 6, Old Bong Street, 1830, pp. 35, [1]; 8 illustrations by Isaac Cruikshank (6 full-page); original pictorial yellow wrappers bound in; bound with: The real devil's walk. Not by Professor Porson. Designs by R. Cruikshank. With notes and extracts from the devil's diary. London: Effingham Wilson . and Charles Tilt, 1830, pp. [2], 34; 7 plates and 4 illustrations in the text by R. Cruikshank; original pictorial yellow wrappers bound in; bound with: [Hervey, Thomas Kibble.] The devil's progress. A poem. By the editor of the 'Court Journal.' London: Lupton Relfe, 1830, pp. 4, 67, [1]; 5 plates and 2 vignette illustrations designed by R. Seymour, and engraved by Evans and Welch; original pink pictorial wrappers bound in; a poetical satire suggested by The devil's thoughts of Coleridge and Southey (above); bound with: Montagu, H. W. Walks about town; a poem in two cantos, with notes, and a memoir of the authors; by the antiquated trio. Illustrated with three engravings on wood, after the designs of Robert Cruikshank. London: Effingham Wilson, 1830, pp. 54; 3 wood engravings by R. Cruikshank; original mauve printed wrappers bound in. Together, five titles in 1, later calf-backed brown cloth, red leather label lettered in gilt on spine; label chipped, extremities rubbed; all else very good and sound.
Seller: Rulon-Miller Books (ABAA / ILAB), St. Paul, MN, U.S.A.
Price: US$1282.76 + shipping
Condition: Very Good
Description: Various Poems with Designs by Cruickshank and others, 1830. 17 Poems bound as one volume. An interesting book of poems which have been selected for their illustrations and bound into one volume in 1830. Quite a few are poems involving The Devil! Many of these works are very collectable on their own as individual poems from 1830. Of particular interest is a 2 page note with a handscripted 'Additional Stanzas to the 'The Devil's Walk' by S.T. Coleridge and Robert Southey. The author is unknown and signature obscured via a small page tear. Includes: Walks About Town, by The antiquated Trio, after the designs of Robert Cruickshank. Printed by Effingham Wilson, London, 1830; The Yorkshire Hunt (Parson and the Cat), by William Cowper, with engravings on wood after the manner of Cruickshank, by M.U. Sears. Printed by Marsh and Miller, London, 1830; Brighton!! A Comic Sketch. Printed by William Kidd, London, 1830; Steamers v Stages; or Andrew and His Spouse, Illustrated by Robert Cruickshank. Printed by William Kidd, London, 1830; Monsieur Mallet or My Daughter's letter, H.W. Montagu, Illustrated by Robert Cruickshank. Printed by Thomas Griffiths, London, 1830; Monsieur Nongtongpaw, Illustrated by Robert Cruickshank. Printed by Alfred Miller, London, 1830; Monsieur Tonson, John Taylor, Illustrated by Robert Cruickshank. Printed by Alfred Miller, London, 1830; Old Booty!, by W.T. Moncrieff, designs by Cruickshank. Printed by William Kidd, London, 1830; The Devil's Walk by S.T. Coleridge and Robert Southey, after designs by Cruickshank, 2nd edition, Printed by Alfred Miller, London; The Devil's Visit, with Notes by a Barrister, Printed by William Kidd, London, 1830; Bombastes Furioso, by William Barnes Rhodes, Printed by Thomas Rodd and T. Griffiths, London, 1830; The High Mettled Racer, Charles Dibbin, Printed by William Kidd, London, 1830; The Devil's Progress, by the Editor of 'Court Journal', Printed by Thomas Griffiths, London, 1830; The Real Devil's Walk, 'Not' by Professor Porson. Designs by Robert Cruickshank. Printed by Effingham Wilson, London, 1830; Epping Hunt, by Thomas Hood. Designs by George Cruickshank. Printed by Charles Tilt, London, 1830; An Address to the Deil, by Robert Burns. Designs by Thomas Landseer. Printed by William Kidd, London, 1830; Tam O'Shanter, by Robert Burns. Designs by Thomas Landseer. Printed by Marsh and Miller, London, 1830. Previous owner's name in pencil to endpaper. A very good full leather rebind hardback, retaining the original brown calf covers (scuffed), but with a complete replacement leather spine, with labels (the gilt worn) - the book has substantial girth with so many poems included, so was probably never originally published as a full book like this, but as individual poems which have been collected and bound by the owner. Pages bright and clean, with titles, frontispieces and tissue guards retained. All soundly bound. Tam O'Shanter a little foxed, but overall the book is in very nice condition. Text in English. Each poem paginated individually. Weight approximately 550g (unpacked). Dimensions: Approximately 154mm high x 118mm wide x 54mm deep. More photos on request.
Seller: Lanna Antique, Perth, United Kingdom