The second tour of Doctor Syntax, in search of consolation
Subtitle: a poem
Contributors: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, illustrator; Marks, Harry F., bookseller; Jacob Berger Collection (Columbia University. Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
Edition: [First edition].
Publisher: Published by R. Ackermann, at the Repository of Arts, 101, Strand
Published: 1820
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 277
Subjects: Pictorial English wit and humor; Poetry; Social life and customs; Caricatures and cartoons
Notes: "Volume second" [of The tour of Doctor Syntax]--Title page.

"Directions to the binder for placing the plates"--Page [279].

Plates by Thomas Rowlandson.

Anonymous: by William Combe.

Rare Book copy: First edition, second state of plate 15, according to dealer note.

Gift; Vivian Berger; 2002.

Rare Book copy: Bound in full red goatskin, sewn on five recessed cords; fillet borders in gilt on upper and lower covers; spine with five false raised bands, gilt in compartments; board edges gilt with a single-line fillet; turn-ins gilt with decorative rolls and fillets; four-color silk endbands sewn with a front bead; top edge gilt; signed "Morrell, binder, London" at tail end of upper turn-in and "Harry F. Marks, New York" at tail end of lower turn-in.