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Cruikshank, George
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1822 Life in Paris; Comprising the Rambles, Sprees, and Amours of Dick WildfireLondon: 1822An exceptional example of the first edition of David Carey's satirical portrait of Paris, with hand coloured plates by David Cruikshank, and in a signed calf binding by Hatchards. -
1840 The Tower of LondonLondon: 1840The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank. -
1869 George Cruikshank's Table-BookLondon: 1869A lovely work highlighting the brilliance of the comical art of George Cruikshank. -
1863 The Oyster; Where, How, and When to Find, Breed, Cook, and Eat ItLondon: 1863An uncommon monograph on the oyster, the second edition of this work illustrated by Cruikshank. -
1819-20 The Queen's Matrimonial Ladder; The Political House that Jack Built; A Parody on the PoliticalLondon: 1819-1820Two very scarce political parodies by William Hone, illustrated by George Cruikshank, present alongside a very scarce response to Hone's satire on the Peterloo Massacre. -
1832 The New Bath GuideLondon: 1832The popular poem by Christopher Anstey in which he satirises the society of Bath during its heyday, complete with plates by George Cruikshank. -
1892 The Cruikshankian MomusLondon: 1892A smart limited edition volume collecting some of the best caricatures of the Cruikshank family, with hand-coloured plates. -
c1885 The Kensington Fine Art Association's Picture AlbumLondon: c1885A scarce volume celebrating the humorous caricatures of George Cruikshank. -
1896 George Cruikshank's OmnibusLondon: [1896]George Cruikshank's illustrated omnibus, an entertaining work created by Cruikshank entirely under his own control, with no restrictions from an editor. -
1884 An Essay on the Genius of George CruikshankLondon: 1884The first edition edition in book form of Thackeray's essay on the talents of famed illustrator George Cruikshank, taken from the pages of the Westminster Review. -
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1820-1834 A Sammelband of Fifteen Miscellaneous Political TractsLondon; Edinburgh: 1820-1834A sammeland of fifteen satirical pamphlets and political tracts about early nineteenth century Great Britain, including a signed pamphlet on the corn laws by James Macara. -
c1876 The Story of the London ParksLondon: c1876A fascinating account of the history of parks of London, illustrated with four colour plates after George Cruikshank. -
1869 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1869An illustrated edition of this entertaining novel by Rudolph Erich Raspe, illustrated throughout with plates by George Cruikshank. -
1887 House ScrapsLondon: 1887The first edition of this privately published literary collection, compiled by George Duckworth Atkin, and with illustrations from George Cruikshank and others. -
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1896 A Handbook for Posterity: Or Recollections of "Twiddle Twaddle"London: 1896The scarce first edition of this limited edition celebration of the illustrations of George Cruikshank, one of only fifty copies with hand-coloured plates, initialled by the engraver and publisher. -
1877 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1877A colourfully illustrated edition of this entertaining novel by Rudolph Erich Raspe, illustrated by George Cruikshank. -
1828 Tim Bobbin's Lancashire Dialect and PoemsLondon: 1828The first edition thus of this charming work of satirical poetry and prose, illustrated by George Cruikshank. -
1833 Sunday in LondonLondon: 1833The first edition of this humorous discussion of Sunday working practices in nineteenth century London, illustrated by George Cruikshank. -
1870 Tom & Jerry Life in LondonLondon: 1870A colourfully illustrated reprint of this satirical work by Pierce Egan, narrating an entertaining adventure around London. -
1824 Der Freischutz TravestieLondon: 1824The uncommon first edition of George Cruikshank's richly illustrated edition of 'Der Freischütz Travestie'. The very scarce hand-coloured plates issue, in a signed binding. -
1869 Coila's WhispersEdinburgh and London: 1869A scarce first edition poetry collection by Sir William Augustus Fraser, illustrated with striking plates by Gustave Dore and George Cruikshank. -
1821 The Spirit of Despotism dedicated to Lord CastlereaghLondon: 1821The seventh edition of this scarce satirical pamphlet by William Hone in new wraps. -
1869 George Cruikshank's Table-BookLondon: 1869A new edition of this work celebrative of caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank's career. -
1847 The Greatest Plague of Life: or the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good ServantLondon: 1847The first edition of Mayhew's satirical and humorous novel, illustrated throughout by George Cruikshank. -
1840 The Tower of London. A Historical Romance.London: 1840The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank. -
1840 An Essay on the Genius of George CruikshankLondon: 1840A first edition of Thackeray's critical examination of the caricatures of one of the most famous illustrators of the century, George Cruikshank. -
1822 A Slap at Slop and the Bridge Street GangLondon: 1822A fascinating and scarce political pamphlet illustrated by George Cruikshank and written by William Hone. -
1870 George Cruikshank's Fairy LibraryLondon: 1870George Cruikshank's illustrated volume of four charming fairy tales, each replete with his own illustrations. -
1877 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1877A very bright, beautifully illustrated edition of Rudolf Erich Raspe's classic novel regarding the fictional German nobleman, Baron Munchausen. -
1829 The Epping HuntLondon: 1829The first edition of Thomas Hood's hunting poem, 'The Epping Hunt', illustrated with five detailed plates by George Cruikshank. -
1859 Old Faces New Masks Robert Blakey G Cruikshank 1stLondon: 1859An uncommon first edition of this intriguing collection of essays - some concerning fish - including 'Fishwives', 'Dances of Death' and 'Historical Sketch of British Caricature'.