The tour of Doctor Syntax through London, or, The pleasures and miseries of the metropolis : a poem

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The tour of Doctor Syntax through London, or, The pleasures and miseries of the metropolis : a poem

by Doctor Syntax

J. Johnston, 1820

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Dr. Syntax in London

Doctor Syntax in London

The pleasures and miseries of the metropolis

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Caption title: Doctor Syntax in London

Etched (aquatint) t.p., illustrated, hand colored

Not written by William Combe, who originated the Dr. Syntax character and used that pseudonym. The drawings for the plates may be by Thomas Rowlandson, the illustrator of the original Syntax books, or, more likely, by Robert Cruikshank. Cf. Hamilton, Tooley

Originally issued in 8 parts. Cf. Tooley

The ill. are hand colored

References: Tooley, R.V. Coloured plates (1979 ed.) 434

References: Hamilton, H.W. Doctor Syntax p. 318

LC copy has signed binding by Riviere & Son DLC

Source: Gift of Mrs. Stanley Lewis, Nov. 13, 1986 DLC

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