{"product_id":"the-comic-almanack-by-george-cruikshank-1844-1853","title":"The Comic Almanack by George Cruikshank, 1844-1853","description":"\u003cp\u003eCruikshank, George. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Comic Almanack : An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, containing Merry Tales, Humorous Poetry, Quips and Oddities, by Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert A'Beckett and the Brothers Mayhew; with many hundred illustrations by George Cruikshank and others\u003c\/strong\u003e. Second Series, 1844-1853. London: Chatto \u0026amp; Windus, 1912. [12173]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRed cloth, title in blind to front, in gilt to spine, spine a bit faded, joints fine, 7 1\/2 x 5 1\/4 inches, tight. 428 clean pages plus many unnumbered plates, some folding. Small bump to the top page corners of the first 6 leaves. Good. Hardcover.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"The \u003cem\u003eComic Almanacks\u003c\/em\u003e of George Cruikshank have long been regarded by admirers of this inimitable artist as among his finest, most characteristic productions. Extending over a period of nineteen years, from 1835 to 1853 inclusive, they embrace the best period of his artistic career, and show the varied excellence of his marvellous power.\" - Foreword.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeorge Cruikshank (1792-1878), the premier British book illustrator and cartoonist of the 19th century. He is renown both for his comic illustrations and for illustrating the novels of his friend, Charles Dickens. His prolific output numbered some 10,000 prints \u0026amp; illustrations during his lifetime.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Haaswurth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43919754231874,"sku":"ABE12173","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0191\/6066\/2082\/files\/DSC07464BackgroundRemoved.png?v=1783001335","url":"https:\/\/www.haaswurth.com\/products\/the-comic-almanack-by-george-cruikshank-1844-1853","provider":"Haaswurth Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}