Description: Click here to see our other books! George Cruikshank's Omnibus Illustrated with One Hundred Engravings on Steel and Wood George Cruikshank; Laman Blanchard 1842 Tilt and Bogue : London 9" by 6" vi, [2], 300pp SUMMARY A profusely illustrated work, providing an insight into the workings of popular Victorian artist, George Cruikshank. The first edition of this omnibus, created by Cruikshank as an outlet for his creative frustration. First Edition,Illustrated,Rebound Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION There are twenty-two steel engravings and seventy-eight woodcuts, many of which are lovely examples of his caricatures that earned him fame early on in his career as an artist. In addition to the caricatures, there are many examples of the more classic illustrations he created for the likes of Charles Dickens. Gift inscription to the recto of frontispiece, 'William Ryman in Affectionate Remembrance of Lilian Redwick Dec 14th 1913.' Collated, complete. Edited by Samuel Laman Blanchard. Laman Blanchard was a British author and journalist who edited many magazines. This work has a collection of various writings by individuals such as Captain Marryat, Laman Blanchard himself, A Bird and Thackeray. Albert M Cohn notes that this work was originally published in nine monthly parts from May 1841 to January 1842. A charming and humorous example of George Cruikshank's works. CONDITION In a half calf binding with paper covered boards. Externally, generally smart with light rubbing to the spine and extremities. New spine label has been adhered. Gift inscription to the recto of frontispiece. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with scattered spotting, mostly to the plates. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
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Author: George Cruikshank; Laman Blanchard
Binding: Leather
Fiction Subject: None
Non-Fiction Subject: Arts
Language: English
Year Printed: 1842
Place of Publication: London
Weight: 0.7500
Special Attributes: 1st Edition
Original/Facsimile: Original
Publisher: Tilt and Bogue
Illustrator: George Cruikshank
Original/Reproduction: Original
