[Joseph Hewlett]; Theodore Hook — Peter Priggins, the College Scout

London, Henry Colburn, 1841. First edition. Leather. An uncommon novel following the life of a novel following the life of a college scout, the first edition complete with plates by Phiz. The first edition of this uncommon work.Complete in three volumes.A comical novel following the plight of a college scout who is tasked with trying to keep his students in line. The novel follows the antics and escapades of the college students and the trouble that the young men find themselves in.Volume I is illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates.Volume II is illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates.Volume III is illustrated with a frontispiece, and three plates.Collated, complete.By Joseph Hewlett, a clergyman and schoolmaster, the headmaster of Abingdon School in Oxfordshire. Edited by the author's close friend, noted man of letters and practical joker Theodore Hook.Illustrated throughout by the eminent Victorian cartoonist Hablot Knight Browne, also known by his pen name, Phiz. In a half calf binding with cloth to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Spines are a little faded. Small chip to the spine label of Volume III. Rubbing to the leather, mostly to the joints and extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Front hinge of Volumes I and II are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and clean, spots and age-toning heavier to the plates. Good . Ill.: Phiz. Good .