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CRUIKSHANK, ROBERT and GEORGE. Three drawings and two proof illustrations for the frontispiece and etched title of Jem Bunt (London 1841).
[Frontispiece: "The finding of Jem in Nobody's Hole"] Two drawings, pencil and watercolor, each signed "Geo. Cruikshank," showing studies of the rival beadles, both trial illustrations; etched proof (marked "2nd Proof" in pencil) with about 12 various pencil and watercolor sketches in the margin, signed "G. Ck.", laid down on thick paper, soiled.
[Etched title:] One drawing, pen-and-ink, pencil and watercolor, signed "Geo. Cruikshank," a trial illustration with the ship's stern at the foot of the page supported at the sides by two jolly tars, one on a ladder, the other on a mast, with humorous figures on a rooftop above; etched proof of this drawing with pen highlighting and some pencil notes, the sheet defective and laid down.
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[BARKER, MATTHEW HENRY]. Jem Bunt: A Tale of the Land and the Ocean. London: Willoughby & Co. [1841]. 8vo, original blue cloth gilt, worn, joints cracked. Engraved title and 22 engraved plates by Robert Cruikshank. Together with the drawings and proofs in a quarter morocco box.
It is possible that George made additions to his brother's illustrations and signed them. (6)
[Frontispiece: "The finding of Jem in Nobody's Hole"] Two drawings, pencil and watercolor, each signed "Geo. Cruikshank," showing studies of the rival beadles, both trial illustrations; etched proof (marked "2nd Proof" in pencil) with about 12 various pencil and watercolor sketches in the margin, signed "G. Ck.", laid down on thick paper, soiled.
[Etched title:] One drawing, pen-and-ink, pencil and watercolor, signed "Geo. Cruikshank," a trial illustration with the ship's stern at the foot of the page supported at the sides by two jolly tars, one on a ladder, the other on a mast, with humorous figures on a rooftop above; etched proof of this drawing with pen highlighting and some pencil notes, the sheet defective and laid down.
[with]
[BARKER, MATTHEW HENRY]. Jem Bunt: A Tale of the Land and the Ocean. London: Willoughby & Co. [1841]. 8vo, original blue cloth gilt, worn, joints cracked. Engraved title and 22 engraved plates by Robert Cruikshank. Together with the drawings and proofs in a quarter morocco box.
It is possible that George made additions to his brother's illustrations and signed them. (6)