Cruikshank, George

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1824 Der Freischutz TravestieLondon: 1824The uncommon first edition of George Cruikshank's richly illustrated edition of 'Der Freischütz Travestie'. The very scarce hand-coloured plates issue, in a signed binding.
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1869 Coila's WhispersEdinburgh and London: 1869A scarce first edition poetry collection by Sir William Augustus Fraser, illustrated with striking plates by Gustave Dore and George Cruikshank.
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1821 The Spirit of Despotism dedicated to Lord CastlereaghLondon: 1821The seventh edition of this scarce satirical pamphlet by William Hone in new wraps.
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1869 George Cruikshank's Table-BookLondon: 1869A new edition of this work celebrative of caricaturist and illustrator George Cruikshank's career.
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1847 The Greatest Plague of Life: or the Adventures of a Lady in Search of a Good ServantLondon: 1847The first edition of Mayhew's satirical and humorous novel, illustrated throughout by George Cruikshank.
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1840 The Tower of London. A Historical Romance.London: 1840The first edition of this historical romance novel following the tragic life of Lady Jane Grey, complete with the original plates by Cruikshank.
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1870 George Cruikshank's OmnibusLondon: 1870A charming volume reproducing the caricatures and illustrations of George Cruikshank, accompanied by critical and explanatory text.
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1840 An Essay on the Genius of George CruikshankLondon: 1840A first edition of Thackeray's critical examination of the caricatures of one of the most famous illustrators of the century, George Cruikshank.
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1822 A Slap at Slop and the Bridge Street GangLondon: 1822A fascinating and scarce political pamphlet illustrated by George Cruikshank and written by William Hone.
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1870 George Cruikshank's Fairy LibraryLondon: 1870George Cruikshank's illustrated volume of four charming fairy tales, each replete with his own illustrations.
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1877 The Travels and Surprising Adventures of Baron MunchausenLondon: 1877A very bright, beautifully illustrated edition of Rudolf Erich Raspe's classic novel regarding the fictional German nobleman, Baron Munchausen.
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1829 The Epping HuntLondon: 1829The first edition of Thomas Hood's hunting poem, 'The Epping Hunt', illustrated with five detailed plates by George Cruikshank.
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1873-c1960 Bombastes Furioso, or, The Blasted Pine of Loch KatrineJersey: 1873-c1960Two editions of William Barnes Rhodes' best known comedic burlesque opera, both editions illustrated throughout by George Cruikshank.
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1859 Old Faces New Masks Robert Blakey G Cruikshank 1stLondon: 1859An uncommon first edition of this intriguing collection of essays - some concerning fish - including 'Fishwives', 'Dances of Death' and 'Historical Sketch of British Caricature'.