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GILBERT, William Schwenck, sir (1836-1911). The “Bab” Ballads. Much Sound and Little Sense. [With:] More “Bab” Ballads. London: John Camden Hotten and George Routledge, 1869-1870.
2 volumes, 8vo. Half-title in second book, publisher’s ads in both at ends, frontispieces and in text vignettes by the author. Original gilt-stamped green cloth over beveled boards, edges gilt (renewed brown coated endpapers and flyleaves, else fine); folding chemise and morocco-backed slipcase.
FIRST EDITIONS of both works, featuring Gilbert’s collection of famous satirical verses.