[CRUIKSHANK, GEORGE]. [THACKERAY, W. M.]. An Essay on the Genius of Geo. Cruikshank. From the Westminster Review [manuscript title]. 1809-63. 260 etchings and woodcuts from various works illustrated by Cruikshank (most plates mounted on larger sheets or inlaid to size); text leaves inlaid to size. 2 volumes, folio, half morocco gilt, bindings worn; contents loose in binding of second volume. PRESENTATION COPY inscribed by Cruikshank on title-page of first volume: "To Saml. Gurney Esq. Geo. Cruikshank;" and with his(?) holograph annotation in the lower margin of printed biography leaf in first volume: "Mr. G. Cruikshank was born Sept. 27th 1792." Additionally signed by Cruikshank below photographic portrait mounted as frontispiece in second volume (dated "May 23rd 1865"). Sold as a collection of plates and not subject to return. (2)