comic almanack first series second de thackeray albert smith gilbert beckett (3 résultats)

Hardcover. Etat : Good. CRUIKSHANK, George and Others (illustrateur). 2 Volumes in matching bindings, 388 + (32)pp; 428 + 31pp book catalogue, very well-illustrated with full page engravings by Cruikshank and illustrations by others, hardcovers, bound in original Publisher's green cloth, gilt decorated front boards and spines, gilt lettered, bindings strong and firm, some minor foxing but good condition, John Camden Hotten, London, 1835 - 1853.

Etat : Good+. George Cruikshank (illustrateur). George Cruikshank was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience "The 'Comic Almanacks' of George Cruikshank have long been regarded by admirers of this inimitable artist as among his finest, most characteristic productions Extending over a period of nineteen years, from 1835 to 1859, inclusive, they embrace the best period of his artistic career, and show the varied excellences of his marvelous power" (From the Preliminary) This set is bound in 3/4 leather, with stamped gilt lettering and raised bands on the spine Gilt also at top edge The exteriors show minor rubbing, and chipping at the spine ends The spine cover of the first volume shows some loss The bindings are sound The text has light toning and light scattered foxing The bookplate of Joel Cheney Wells on the front pastedowns of both volumes No other marks or damage 388, 428 pp.

Three-Quarter Leather. Etat : Very Good. Illustrated by George Cruikshank. (illustrateur). 1st Edition. Spine labels missing, two defective free endpapers, evidence of re-casing, but internally clean - "The 'Comic Almanacks' of George Cruikshank have long been regarded by admirers of this inimitable artist as among his finest, most characteristic productions. Extending over a period of nineteen years, from 1835 to 1859, inclusive, they embrace the best period of his artistic career, and show the varied excellences of his marvelous power." (From the Preliminary.