Item Detail
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978
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Selby, Charles
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Maximums and Speciments of William Muggins, Natural Philosopher and Citizen of the World
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8vo
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19th century half calf, elaborately gilt back
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London
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1841
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First Edition
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[4], [v]-viii, [9]-319 p.
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24 cm.
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828 Se48m 1841
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With twelve illustrations by Onwhyn. Selby was an actor and dramatist. The book is a pale imitation of Dickens' early work; the illustrations redeem it. Jerome Kern's copy.