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Bede, Cuthbert ADVENTURES OF MR. VERDANT GREEN, An Oxford Freshman [with,] THE FURTHER ADVENTURES OF MR. VERDANT GREEN, An Oxford Under-Graduate, (Being a Continuation of The Adventures of Mr. Verdant Green, An Oxford Freshman.) London Nathaniel Cooke; H. Ingram & Co. 1853

2 volumes. First Edition of each volume. With the original illustrated wrappers decorated in black and red, and with numerous illustrations throughout, designed and drawn on wood by the author. 8vo, antique three -quarter green morocco over marbled boards, the spines lettered in gilt. iv, 118, 6 ads; viii, 108, 4 ads pp. A handsome and well preserved set. The bindings in good order with only light aging, text-blocks sound and clean, wrappers fresh, a pleasing set.

A HANDSOMELY BOUND SET OF THIS ENGLISH PERIOD CLASSIC. Cuthbert Bede was the pen name of Edward Bradley. He gained a reputation as a humorist and numbered among his friends Cruikshank, Frank Smedley, Mark Lemon and Albert Smith. The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green, which he also illustrated, was his most famous work. Several well-known Oxford characters of the time are depicted in its pages, such as Dr Plumptre the vice-chancellor, Dr Bliss the registrar, and the waiter at the Mitre. The book abounds in innocent fun.

$US395

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