Humour and Pathos; Or, Essays, Sketches, and Tales With illustrations by Frank Howard, Esq

A collection of essays, sketches, and short tales blending sentiment with light social observation, characteristic of early Victorian literary taste. Illustrated by Frank Howard, whose plates complement the contrasting tones of humour and moral reflection. An engaging example of pre-Dickensian Victorian prose, presented in an illustrated contemporary edition.

Good/Fair Condition. Dark original cloth with gilt titles. Half title is loose. Contents page is slightly loose otherwise binding is firm. Pages are moderately tanned and plates carry usual tanning for plates at this age. Boards have moderate edge-wear with some bumping and fraying to edges. More notable fraying to spine ends and edges.