Illustrations of the Five Senses, by "Phiz."

Phiz (Hablot K. Browne)

Phiz (Hablot K. Browne) (illus.)

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London: Grant & Griffith, 1852. Oblong quarto. (5)ff. Five hand-colored plates show comical urchins demonstrating the senses. "Seeing" shows two boys peering into a box-shaped peep-show at a fair while the proprietor says, "Now then gents, open your eyes, blow your precious noses, and don't breathe on the glass." In the original printed wrappers, which are illustrated with caricatures of the five senses to the front cover. Skillfully rebacked, with a few marginal paper repairs, else a fine copy housed in a handsome chemise and box. A.e.g. (Item ID: 15627)