Thomas Ingoldsby Esq. [Richard Harris Barnham] — The Ingoldsby Legends or Mirth and Marvels

London, Henry Frowde, 1905. Leather. The illustrated Oxford edition of this collection of myths by Thomas Ingoldsby in full burgundy morocco, with a portrait frontispiece of Ingoldsby and twenty-five monochrome illustrations by George Cruikshank and John Leech. The illustrated Oxford edition of this collection of myths and ghost stories by Thomas Ingoldsby in full burgundy straight-grained morocco.  With a portrait frontispiece of Ingoldsby (Richard Harris Barham) and twenty-five monochrome illustrations by George Cruikshank, John Leech, and more. Collated, complete. With gilt titling to the front board and spine, complete with marbled endpapers and a gilt fore edge, this is a beautifully bound copy of Ingoldsby's most mysterious stories and legends. Thomas Ingoldsby is a pseudonym for English clergyman Richard Harris Barham (6 December 1788 – 17 June 1845), who was known for his often humorous poems and novels.  In full burgundy straight-grained morocco with gilt titling to the front board and spine. Externally, extremely smart with slight rubbing and loss to the head and tail of spine. Fading to spine. Internally, firmly bound. Spotting and slight age toning only to front and rear free endpapers and paste downs. Extensive contemporary ink inscription to front free endpaper. Pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: George Cruikshank; John Leech. Very Good Indeed .