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CRUIKSHANK, George. The Humorist: a collection of entertaining tales. London: J.Robins and Co., 1822-19-19-20.
4 volumes, small 8° (164 x 98mm.). INSCRIBED ON EACH TITLE BY CRUIKSHANK. Hand-coloured etched additional titles and 36 plates by Criukshank. Later red morocco gilt, original grey paper upper wrappers bound in at the front of each vol., g.e., by Riviere. Provenance: Frederick Locker-Lampson (inscriptions and bookplates); H.W.Bruton (sale Sothebys June 9.1921 lot 113a, sold to Sesslers #64).
A FINE SET. FIRST EDITIONS of vols.II-IV, re-issue of vol.I. Cohn 419. (4)
4 volumes, small 8° (164 x 98mm.). INSCRIBED ON EACH TITLE BY CRUIKSHANK. Hand-coloured etched additional titles and 36 plates by Criukshank. Later red morocco gilt, original grey paper upper wrappers bound in at the front of each vol., g.e., by Riviere. Provenance: Frederick Locker-Lampson (inscriptions and bookplates); H.W.Bruton (sale Sothebys June 9.1921 lot 113a, sold to Sesslers #64).
A FINE SET. FIRST EDITIONS of vols.II-IV, re-issue of vol.I. Cohn 419. (4)