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George Cruikshank
Comic Poems - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1830

1830

About the Item

Comic Poems ("Seven illustrated books in one volume") is an original modern rare book illustrated by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) in 1829/1830. Published by Johnston, London. Original First Edition. Seven books bound in one volume (Tom Thumb, The real Devil’s Walk, Monsieur Tonson, The March of intellect, The Devil’s Walk, Steamers v. Stages and The Epping Hunt). Format: in 12°. The book includes Fortyfive etchings and woodcuts. Mint conditions. George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life. His book illustrations for his friend di lui Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience. For Charles Dickens, Cruikshank illustrated Sketches by Boz (1836), The Mudfog Papers (1837–38) and Oliver Twist (1838). He also illustrated Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi (1838), which Dickens edited under his regular nom de plume, "Boz". Cruikshank even acted in Dickens's amateur theatrical company.
  • Creator:
    George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1830
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7.09 in (18 cm)Width: 2.37 in (6 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
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  • Condition:
    Insurance may be requested by customers as additional service, contact us for more information.
  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1182101stDibs: LU65037977932
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