Author: Robert Cruikshank Title: The Devil&Apos;S Visit; a Poem from the Original Manuscript with Notes by a Barrister
Description: London, William Kidd, 1830. First edition. Leather. The first edition of this humorous poem The Devil's Visit. With five illustrated plates and an additional frontispiece by Robert Cruikshank. Advertisement on verso to title page signed C E D. Direct from the library of the late Hugh Selbourne MD (1906-1973) a noted book collector and diarist. Isaac Robert Cruikshank was a caricaturist, illustrator and portrait miniaturist. He was the less-known brother of George Cruikshank. His father, Isaac Cruikshank was well known for his social and political satire cartoons. In a half morocco binding with cloth covered boards. Externally, very smart with a minor amount of rubbing to the joints. Prior owner's bookplate to front pastedown, Walter Flinn. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright with the odd spot throughout. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Robert Cruikshank. Very Good Indeed .
Keywords: Poetry First Edition Cruikshank Selbourne First Edition Robert Cruikshank
Price: GBP 260.00 = appr. US$ 371.28 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: LTH17-D-17
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