Take-In, Nos. VII, July 30-XIII, Sept. 10, 1823, ALL EVER ISSUED. 8vo, half red polished calf, gilt top, edges scraped. Lond. 1823 AN EXCEEDINGLY RARE CRUIKSHANK ITEM, OF WHICH NO SALE OF ANOTHER COPY, EVEN WITHOUT THE SPECIAL FEATURES ATTACHED TO THIS ONE, CAN BE TRACED IN THIS COUNTRY. The work contains numerous curious woodcuts by George and I. R. Cruikshank, the one at page 121 BEING SIGNED IN THE AUTOGRAPH OF GEORGE CRUIKSHANK; also the cuts at pages 137, 153 and 169 ARE ALSO SIGNED IN HIS HAND, he having noted that they were by I. R. Cruikshank, the name on last named being written out in full. 286. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). GERMAN POPULAR STORIES, translated from the "Kinder and Haus Märchen." Collected by M. M. Grimm from Oral Tradition. INDIA PROOF IMPRESSIONS OF THE 22 ETCHINGS, TWO ON EACH SHEET. Oblong 4to, bound in full green levant morocco extra, gilt top. Lond. 1823-1826 THESE FAMOUS ETCHINGS ARE VERY RARE IN THIS STATE. WITH THE TITLE-PAGE OF FIRST EDITION INCLUDED. 287. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). COMPLETE SET of Illustrations of Time and Scraps and Sketches. Illustrations of Time. THE RARE FIRST EDN. A series of six plates (many figures on each) and engraved title. Lond., May 1st, 1827. WITH THE ORIGINAL WRAPPERS PRESERVED. Also, Scraps and Sketches by George Cruikshank. COMPLETE SET of all ever issued, being four parts, containing TWENTY-FOUR highly humourous plates (containing a large number of figures), AND THE VERY RARE ISSUE OF ONE PLATE WHICH WAS INTENDED FOR A FIFTH VOLUME, BUT OF WHICH NO MORE WERE ISSUED. This plate is IN COLORS. All the original wrappers are preserved, the whole bound in one volume, oblong folio, three-quarter red crushed levant morocco, gilt edges, by ZAEHNSDORF. Lond. 1827-28-29-31-32-34 Owing to the lapse of time in the publication of this work, very few complete sets remain. 288. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Three Courses and a Dessert. FIRST EDN. With illusts. by George Cruikshank. 8vo, full polished crimson calf extra, gilt top, uncut, by RIVIERE. Lond. 1830 Unusually fine copy, with advertisements bound in. 289. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Complete Set of Roscoe's Novelists' Library, comprising Don Quixote, 3 vols. ; Tristram Shandy, 2 vols.; Tom Jones, 2 vols.; Peregrine Pickle, 2 vols.; Gil Blas, 2 vols.; Amelia, 2 vols.; Robinson Crusoe, 2 vols.; Joseph Andrews, 1 vol.; Roderick Random, 1 vol.; Vicar of Wakefield, etc., 1 vol.; Humphrey Clinker, 1 vol. All, with exception of Robinson Crusoe, illust. by George Cruikshank (a few plates foxed). In all 19 vols. 12mo, original cloth, uncut. Lond. 1831-1833 Certain of the works, notably Don Quixote and Gil Blas, are most difficult to obtain. The volumes contain some of the most characteristic work of Cruikshank. 290. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Sunday in London. Illust. in fourteen cuts by George Cruikshank, and a few words by a Friend of his, with a copy of Sir Andrew Agnew's Bill. FIRST EDN. Post 8vo, full polished calf extra, gilt top, UNCUT, by ROOT. Lond. 1833 CHOICE COPY. 291. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Mirth and Morality: A Collection of Original Tales. By Carlton Bruce. Illust. by George Cruikshank. 12mo, cloth. Lond. 1834 292. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Particulars and Recommendations of the STADIUM, or British National Arena for manly and defensive exercises, etc., at the residence of the late Lord Cremorne. Illusts. by George and Robert Cruikshank. 8vo, paper (broken at back). SCARCE. Lond. 1835 293. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Illustrations to Tom Jones, Vicar of Wakefield, Humphrey Clinker, Joseph Andrews, Amelia, Sir Launcelot Greaves, Peregrine Pickle, and Roderick Random. 41 fine plates by George Cruikshank, with extracts describing each subject. 12mo, half roan. RARE. Lond. 1836 294. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). The Commercial Tourist; or, Gentleman Traveller. A satirical poem. 5 COLORED PLATES BY J. R. CRUIKSHANK. 8vo, half calf. RARE. Lond. 1839 295. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Ainsworth (William Harrison). The Tower of London. A Historical Romance. Illust. with 45 full-page etchings and 58 woodcuts by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. Large 8vo, three-quarter green crushed levant morocco, gilt top, OTHER EDGES UNCUT. BOUND UP FROM THE ORIGINAL PARTS, WITH ALL THE Lond. 1840 FRONT WRAPPERS PRESERVED. Cruikshank considered his illustrations to Ainsworth's novels THE BEST DESIGNS AND ETCHINGS HE HAD EVER PRODUCED. Laid in is an interesting three-page personal autograph letter from the author to Walter B. Langley (with addressed envelope, AUTOGRAPHED BY W. H. A.)... "I don't think I shall resume any political articles in Bentley' just at present," etc. 296. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Songs Naval and National of the late Charles Dibdin, with a Memoir and Addenda. Collected and arranged by Thos. Dibdin. FIRST EDN. With illusts. by George Cruikshank. 12mo, new full polished calf extra, gilt top, uncut, original covers bound in, by RIVIERE. Lond. 1841 Unusually choice copy. 297. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). The Series of TWENTY PROOF ETCHINGS ON INDIA PAPER by George Cruikshank, made to illustrate Ainsworth's "The Miser's Daughter. Bound in three-quarter green crushed levant morocco, by RIVIERE, 1842. UNIQUE COLLECTION, being MR. AINSWORTH'S PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS, with the following inscription written on the fly. leaf: "This set belonged to Harrison Ainsworth, & was purchased by me of his daughter. H. W. Benton." With specially prepared title-page in red and black. 298. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE) AND JOHANNOT (TONY). The Series of SIXTEEN PROOF ETCHINGS by George Cruikshank and Tony Johan not, made to illustrate Ainsworth's "Windsor Castle." Bound into a folio volume, in three-quarter green crushed levant morocco, gilt top, by RIVIERE, 1843. UNIQUE COLLECTION, being Mr. AINSWORTH'S PERSONAL IMPRESSIONS, with the following inscription written on the fly. leaf: This set belonged to Harrison Ainsworth, was purchased by me of his daughter. H. W. Benton." ALL THE PLATES ARE ON INDIA PAPER. Contains specially made title in red and black. 299. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Maxwell (W. H.). History of the Irish Rebellion of 1798; with Memoirs of the Union, and Emmet's Insurrection in 1803. 8vo. Lond. 1845 FIRST EDITION, IN THE ORIGINAL GREEN CLOTH, UNCUT. ONE OF THE FINEST OF COPIES. PRACTICALLY AS FRESH AND CLEAN AS THE DAY IT LEFT THE PRESS. It is illustrated with a number of spirited etchings by George Cruikshank, and portraits of Emmet, Cornwallis, etc. 300. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Arthur O'Leary: His Wanderings and Ponderings in many lands. Edited by his friend, Harry Lorrequer (Charles Lever). NUMEROUS FINE PLATES BY GEORGE CRUIKSHANK. 8vo, cloth, uncut. Fine, clean copy. Lond. 1845 301. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Cinderella and the Glass Slipper, and Hop o' My Thumb & the Seven League Boots. Small folio, full morocco gilt, gilt edges. [Lond. 1853-4] COMPLETE SET OF THE EXQUISITE ILLUSTRATIONS TO THE ABOVE TWO VOLUMES OF CRUIKSHANK'S "FAIRY LIBRARY," ALL PROOFS ON INDIA PAPER. VERY RARE. 302. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Locker (Frederick). London Lyrics. FIRST EDN. With the pretty front. by George Cruikshank—“ Building Castles in the Air." 12mo, original brown cloth, uncut (several pp. slightly spotted). Lond. 1857 The cloth in UNUSUALLY BRIGHT STATE, being practically AS FRESH AS THE DAY OF ISSUE. A RARE FEATURE. 303. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). The Life of Sir John Falstaff. With a Biography of the knight from authentic sources by R. B. Brough. FIRST EDN. With 20 fine etchings uncut. by G. Cruikshank. Royal 8vo, ORIGINAL CLOTH, gilt top, Lond. 1858 PRESENTATION COPY FROM G. CRUIKSHANK, WITH AUTOGRAPH INSCRIPTION on the half-title: " Dudley Costello Esq. with the regards of Geo. Cruikshank,' VERY FINE COPY. Costello (Dudley). 304. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). Holidays with Hobgoblins, and Talk of Strange Things. FIRST EDN. With illusts. by George Cruikshank. 12mo, full green polished calf extra, gilt top, uncut, original cloth covers bound in, by RIVIERE. Lond. 1861 306. CRUIKSHANK (GEORGE). ORIGINAL DRAWING IN WATER COLORS of "Distant view of Shakespeare's Cliff, Dover." 3 x 4 inches. Framed and glazed. A pretty example of the famous artist's work, signed by him in full. The white cliffs of Dover, with the sea rolling on beach below, are well executed. Cruikshank drawings of this nature are very rare. It was purchased at the sale of his collection in London some years ago. 307. CURIOUS. Le Devot et Saint Sermon de Monseigneur Sainct iambon et de Madame Saincte Andoulle. Imprime nouvelle à Paris. Facsimile manuscript on vellum of an extremely rare French tract printed at Paris in the first part of the XVIth century. 16mo, old French red morocco, gilt, silk linings, gilt edges. 308. CURIOUS. L'ordre des Cocus reformez, nouvellement etablis. à Paris. La Cérémonie qu'ils tiennent en prenant l'habit Les status de leur ordre, et un petit abrégé de l'origine de ces peuples. 12mo, orange levant morocco, inside borders, top gilt, uncut. Paris, 1626 A curious volume. 309. CURIOUS. Tales of the Cordelier Metamorphosed, as narrated in a manuscript from the Borromeo collection, and in the Cordelier Cheval of M. Piron. 12 ETCHINGS ON INDIA PAPER, BY J. R. CRUIKSHANK, one being extrainserted. PRIVATELY PRINTED. 4to, half morocco, gilt top, uncut. RARE. Lond. 1821 310. CURIOUS. Vadé (J. J.). Lettres de la Grenouillère, suivies de quatre bouquets Poissards avec notice par Georges d'Heylli. Eauxfortes par Guillomot, fils. Svo, full levant morocco, mosaic and tooled borders on sides, top gilt, uncut. Paris: Dédié aux Amis des Livres, 1885 ONE OF 3 COPIES PRINTED THROUGHOUT ON PARCHMENT, FRONTISPIECE IN TWO STATES. 311. CURIOUS TRACTS OF EARLY TIMES. Occasional Fac-Simile Reprints of Rare and Curious Tracts of the 16th and 17th Centuries. Produced under the superintendence of Edmund Wm. Ashbee. Printed in exact fac THE LIFE AND STRANGE SURPRIZING ADVENTURES OF ROBINSON CRUSOE, Of TORK, MARINER: Who lived Eight and Twenty Years, all alone in an un-inhabited Ifland on the Coaft of AMERICA, near the Mouth of the Great River of ORO ONOQUE; Having been caft on Shore by Shipwreck, wherein all the Men perifhed but himself. WITH An Account how he was at laft as ftrangely deliver'd by PYRATES. Written by Himfelf. LONDON, Printed for W. TAYLOR at the Ship in Pater-NofterRow. MDCCXIX. DEFOE. ROBINSON CRUSOE. See no. 316. |