The Natural History of ‘Stuck-Up’ People; The Natural History of ‘Bores’; The Natural History of The Gent; The Natural History of Tuft-Hunters and Toadies.
SMITH, Albert.
The Natural History of ‘Stuck-Up’ People; The Natural History of ‘Bores’; The Natural History of The Gent; The Natural History of Tuft-Hunters and Toadies.
First Edition of Albert Smith's The Natural History of 'Stuck-Up' People
London: D. Bogue, 1847.
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First edition of this collection of humorous sketches, four volumes bound in one. Tricesimo-secondo, bound in three-quarters calf over marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine in five compartments within raised gilt bands, all edges marbled, frontispieces and vignettes, with black and white illustrations. In very good condition. Illustrated by A. Henning and H.G. Hine.
Albert Smith was a prominent Victorian humorist, writer, and entertainer best known for his satirical sketches and popular lectures that captured the spirit of mid-19th-century urban life. His work, including The Natural History series and the highly successful stage show The Ascent of Mont Blanc, blended observational humor with theatrical flair, reflecting both the rise of mass entertainment and the shifting tastes of a growing middle-class audience. Smith’s ability to merge literary wit with performance positioned him as a key figure in the development of Victorian popular culture.
