Dentist pulling teeth London views 1831 rare pocket illustrated 47 images book
(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Leather Books, Illustrated Books, Dentists, 5 Senses, Ethnic Views).Click here to view a short video presentation.Short video captures condition much better than photos. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a full understanding of the set.The Pocket Album and Literary Scrap Book.Published 1831, London by Joseph Robins.420 pages. Text in English. Engraved frontis & half portrait. Illustrated throughout with 47 engraved plates: 3 are orig. hand color, 33 are full page steel engravings, and 11 are wood engraved vignettes. Includes the famous caricature image by Boilly of a dentist pulling a tooth, plus a lovely Greek ethnic costume print, plus a third color plate of the five senses. Approx. 15 steel engravings are fine views relating to Chelsea and London.Period 1/2 leather binding, smooth spine, gilt bands & title lettering with blind stamped patterns, marbled covers.Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Item is not