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The world's show, 1851, or, The adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Sandboys and family : who came up to London to "enjoy themselves", and to see the Great Exhibition / by Henry Mayhew, and George Cruikshank.

Accession number
PML 150841-48
Creator
Mayhew, Henry, 1812-1887.
Published
London : David Bogue, 86 Fleet Street, [1851?]
Credit line
Bequest of Miss Julia P. Wightman.
Notes
Running title: 1851, or, The adventures of Mr. and Mrs. Cursty Sandboys.
Error in pagination: nos. 63-64 omitted.
In addition to the 9 illustrations listed, p. [2], there is a large plate on 2 folded leaves entitled: "The opening of the Great Industrial Exhibition of all Nations" between p. 136 and 137.
Title woodcut by George Cruikshank.
Originally issued in 8 parts, Feb.-Oct. 1851.
Illustrated title page.
Description
8 pts.
Provenance
From the library of Miss Julia P. Wightman.
Binding
Original green paper covers. In a green morocco folding case.
Classification
Department