Author: William Clarke
Title: Three Courses and a Dessert; Comprising Three Sets of Tales, West Country, Irish and Legal; and a Melange
Description: London, Henry G. Bohn, 1845. Leather. An early edition of this delightful collection of tales, illustrated throughout by George Cruikshank. The third edition of this work in a half calf binding. Ink inscription to the title page. A collection of humorous and satirical short stories with West Country, Irish and legal settings (the 'three courses'), and a miscellaneous selection of tales (the 'dessert'), written by William Clarke (1800-1838), who was also the author of The Boys' Own Book. Illustrated throughout with entertaining engravings by George Cruikshank (1792-1878), the notable British caricaturist. In a half calf binding. Externally smart, with just a little rubbing to the extremities and a mark to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the first and last few pages. Very Good . Ill.: George Cruikshank. Very Good .

Keywords: Short stories Cruikshank Humour Cruikshank George Cruikshank


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