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Adventures of Peregrine Pickle - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1831

1831

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The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle is an original modern rare book written by Tobias George Smollett (Cardross, 1721 – Livorno, 1771) and illustrated by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878) in 1831. Published by J.Cochrane and Co./ J.Andrews, London. Original First Edition. Format: in 12°. The book includes Two Volumes (304 + 340 pages with Eight full page Etchings). 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. Tobias George Smollett (Cardross, 1721 – Livorno, 1771). He was a Scottish poet and author. He was best known for his picaresque novels, such as The Adventures of Roderick Random (1748), The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle (1751) and The Expedition of Humphry Clinker (1771),[1] which influenced later novelists, including Charles Dickens. His novels were amended liberally by printers; a definitive edition of each of his works was edited by Dr O. M. Brack Jr to correct such variations.
  • Creator:
    George Cruikshank (1792 - 1878, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1831
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.7 in (17 cm)Width: 4.34 in (11 cm)Depth: 0.08 in (2 mm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Roma, IT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: M-1182621stDibs: LU65037973602

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