1865 Rare First Edition - The Surprising, Unheard of, and Never-to-be-Surpassed Adventures of Young Munchausen.
(Description)
Author: Charles H. Bennett.
Title: The Surprising, Unheard of, and Never-to-be-Surpassed Adventures of Young Munchausen.
Publisher: London, Routledge, Warne, and Routledge, 1865. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 10" X 7.5".
Pages: 107 pages.
Binding: Very good original green full-cloth binding with elaborate blind-stamped decorative borders on both covers. The front cover features a gilt-stamped title and author details along with an illustration of Young Munchausen in gilt. The spine is gilt-stamped with the title and author’s name (hinges scuffed but tight, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover
Content: Good to very good content (tight and clean, some light foxing particularly on the first few pages - as shown, endpapers' inner hinge slightly worn but still tight - as shown, small bookseller stamp on the first endpaper - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with all the plates richly illustrated with humorous and detailed engravings by Charles H. Bennett, known for his satirical and imaginative style.
Estimate: (USD 300 - USD 500)
The book: This First Edition of The Adventures of Young Munchausen by Charles H. Bennett is a delightful and rare example of Victorian-era children's literature. Bennett's creative and humorous illustrations complement the text perfectly, making it an engaging read for both children and adults. The book's adventurous tales and exaggerated stories reflect the popular interest in exploration and the fantastical during the 19th century.
The author: Charles H. Bennett (1829–1867) was an English illustrator and author, best known for his caricatures and humorous illustrations. His work often contained sharp social commentary, and he was a contributor to the famous magazine Punch. Bennett's unique style and wit have made his works highly collectible, particularly his illustrated books for children.