The tour of Doctor Syntax, in search of the picturesque
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: Pub. at R. Ackermann's Repository of Arts,101 Strand
Published: 1812
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 275
Subjects: Pictorial English wit and humor; Poetry; Social life and customs; Caricatures and cartoons
Notes: Etched and illustrated title page.

Imprint from plates. All dated May or May 1, 1812.

Plates drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson.

"Diggens, printer, St. Ann's Lane, London"--Page [iv].

"Directions to the binder for placing the plates"--Page [277].

Originally published as The schoolmaster's tour in the Poetical magazine.

Signatures: A² B-2N⁴.

Rare Book copy: "First edition, second issue of text and second state of plate 5."--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.