Author: George Cruikshank; Laman Blanchard
Title: George Cruikshank&Apos;S Omnibus
Description: London, Bell and Daldy, 1870 . Leather. A charming volume reproducing the caricatures and illustrations of George Cruikshank, accompanied by critical and explanatory text. A smart 'New Edition' of this celebration of the illustrations of George Cruikshank, in a half calf binding. Edited by Laman Blanchard. Illustrated with twenty-two plates, and countless vignette illustrations. All of the illustrations are by Cruikshank, who was once hailed as the 'modern Hogarth' by his contemporaries. He illustrated books by many eminent authors such as Charles Dickens, and was also known for his caricatures. Collated, complete. 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. This omnibus contains a fantastic selection of Cruikshank's illustrations, with accompanying text. In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Light rubbing to back strip. Internally, firmly bound. Scattered light spotting throughout, with spotting most prominent to tissue guards. Very Good . Ill.: George Cruikshank. Very Good .

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