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AINSWORTH, William Harrison (1805–1882). The Tower of London. London: Richard Bentley, 1840. Royal 8vo. 40 etchings on steel and 58 wood–engravings by George Cruikshank. 19th century full polished calf gilt ruled, 6 compartment with 5 raised banks, red and green morocco lettering–pieces gilt, gilt scrolled corner– and centerpieces, gilt dentelles, stamp–signed by Morrel, uncut; original cloth bound at end (front joint mostly detached); slipcase. FIRST EDITION, FIRST ISSUE with Cohn’s three plates in first state. Cohn 14.