(University of Cambridge), 'Gradus Ad Cantabrigiam; Or New U...

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(University of Cambridge), 'Gradus Ad Cantabrigiam; Or New University Guide To The Academical Customs, And Colloquial Or Cant Terms Peculiar To The University Of Cambridge; Observing Wherein It Differs From Oxford...by a Brace of Cantabs', London, John Hearne, 1824, 1st edition, 5 hand coloured aquatint plates of University costumes and scenes (of 6, lacking the scarce "Quite Unexpected" plate at page 86, as often), plus uncoloured wood engraved portrait plate of Jemmy Gordon, [8],131,[1]pp, content includes customs and slangs peculiar to the university, contemporary calf gilt