Description: Building Your Great Collection; One Fine Book at a TimeThe Dance of Life: A Poem. [Satire: English Society]by the author of Doctor Syntax [William Combe] New York: D. Appleton & Company, 1903 Half dark blue leather to light blue marbled boards; 5 raised spine bands; with gilt ornaments and titles; top edge gilt; matching marbled endpages. 6.75 inches; vii, 2-244 pages with 24 inserted color engravings by Thomas Rowlandson plus a tissue-guarded frontispiece and an engraved title page. First published in 1817; First Edition, thus.The bindings are very tight and square. Text is clean; even age-toning with occasional light spotting. Minimal shelf handling wear Very Good / No Dust Jacket As Issued. Engravings by Thomas Rowlandson. A social satire following the author’s popular The English Dance of Death It explores human nature and social class with humor, mirroring Combe's typical style and his previous works featuring the character Dr. Syntax. Like Dance of Death, this poem is now accompanied by illustrations by Thomas Rowlandson, known for his vibrant caricatures. Together, they form a playful yet pointed critique of life’s various stages, from youth to old age, wrapped in an observational narrative. This combination of text and image was popular in its time, providing both entertainment and subtle social commentary on British society in the early 19th century. [Adapted from online resources] And Check out our other items! Member ofABAA [American Booksellers Antiquarian Association]FABA [Florida Antiquarian Booksellers Association]IOBA [International Online Booksellers Association]The Ephemera Society of America Terms GuaranteeWe tend to be conservative in our grading, but even the best booksellers make an occasional mistake. Our books, and ephemera are described using AB Bookman standards. Our Guarantee: All items will be received as advertised and in the condition described. Any item is returnable for any reason within 30 days of receipt (prior notice appreciated). If you have questions regarding our description of any item, we encourage you to contact us prior to buying. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America) and the Independent Online Booksellers Association (IOBA), and we adhere to these associations' strict ethical guidelines and conditions of sale. ShippingStandard shipping is by USPS Media Mail. Delivery typically takes 4 – 8 days (and sometimes longer) depending upon destination.We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to most foreign countries. Please choose that at checkout.FeedbackWe leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. Our priority is to make customers happy and to resolve problems as promptly as possible.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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Author: by the author of Doctor Syntax [William Combe
Illustrator: Engravings by Thomas Rowlandson
Publisher: D. Appleton & Company
Year Printed: 1903
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Binding: Leather
Language: English
