New York: George Routledge and Sons, No Date (late 19th century). Hardcover. A ballad about a John Gilpin, a draper or seller of fabric, who rides a runaway horse that carries him ten miles out of town away from his family. Oblong quarto. Olive green/brown cloth backed off white paper covered boards with brown and red title to front board. Moderate browning and rubbing to exterior as well as minor damp staining. Illustration to front board. Previous owner's name to front free end page. Minor browning throughout though text and illustrations remain bright. Lovely full color illustrations throughout. Plates by H. Rosa. LIT1/2042. Very Good.

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