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George Cruikshank
Illustrations to Punch and Judy - Rare Book Illustrated by G. Cruikshank - 1828

1828

About the Item

Illustrations to Punch and Judy is an original modern rare book illustrated by George Cruikshank (London, 1792 – London, 1878) in 1828. Published by Septimus Prowett, London. Original edition proofs on China paper. Format: in 4°. The book includes 24 etchings and loose leaves in publisher’s wrappers; there are additional sheet with four woodcuts. Only Eleven copies were issued. Mint conditions. Some foxing traces on the title page. George Cruikshank (London, 1792 - London, 1878). He 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:
    1828
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.27 in (21 cm)Width: 5.24 in (13.3 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-1182051stDibs: LU65037978112
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