Fine Leather Bindings - Books by William Combe - The Three Tours of Reverend Doctor Syntax - 3 Volumes

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Fine leather bindings - The Three Tours of Reverend Doctor Syntax by William Combe in 3 volumes. Full leather bindings … Read more Fine leather bindings - The Three Tours of Reverend Doctor Syntax by William Combe in 3 volumes. Full leather bindings with gilt edges and red titles on the spine. Beautifully tooled. Illustrated by Rowlandson. Published by R. Ackermann, London 1812 and 1820. Set includes:

The Tour of Dr. Syntax - In Search of the Picturesque - 1812

The Second Tour of Dr. Syntax - In Search of Consolation - 1820

The Third Tour of Dr. Syntax - In Search of a Wife -1820

Measure 9 1/4” tall x 5 3/4” deep x 1 1/8” wide. When placed together the three volumes occupy 3 5/8” of shelf space.

The Reverend Doctor Syntax is a famous fictional character from the early 19th century, often cited as one of the world's first genuine cartoon characters. He was created through a collaboration between artist Thomas Rowlandson, writer William Combe, and publisher Rudolph Ackermann.

The character's adventures were published as a series of popular "tours" featuring poetry by William Combe accompanied by Rowlandson's hand-colored aquatint engravings

The Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of the Picturesque (1812): Follows Syntax as he travels to the Lake District to sketch landscapes, only to encounter various comedic mishaps.

The Second Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of Consolation (1820): Chronicling his travels following the death of his wife.

The Third Tour of Doctor Syntax in Search of a Wife (1821): The final installment where the Reverend seeks a new spouse. See less