George Cruikshank [exhibition catalogue] ; The tooth-ache ; A comic alphabet

Feaver, William (b. 1942) ; Cruikshank, George (1792-1878)

1974, First Edition. London : Arts Council of Great Britain. Very good paperback copy, the front wrapper with a cutout revealing the front plate. Both wrappers faintly dust-dulled, and the rear slightly creased by pressure from the rear booklet pocket. Both facsimile booklets are in fine condition. A well-preserved article overall, with all text remaining tight, bright and especially sharp-cornered. Item #462600
ISBN: 0728700328

Physical description; 60 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm + 2 concertina-folded facsimile booklets : 1. The tooth-ache / imagined by Horace Mayhew ; and realized by George Cruikshank. Facsimile reprint of first edition (London : D. Bogue, 1849). 43 colour illustrations ; 14 cm. 2. A comic alphabet / designed, etched & published by George Cruikshank, No. 23 Myddelton Terrace, Pentonville, 1836. 24 colour illustrations ; 14 cm. Notes; Published to accompany the exhibition held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, 28 February-28 April 1974. Catalogue by William Feaver, who selected the works for the exhibition and provided the introduction and notes. Edited and designed by Hugh Shaw. Bibliography: page 45. Subjects; Feaver, William b. 1942. Cruikshank, George 1792-1878 Exhibitions. Mayhew, Horace 1818-1872. Caricatures and cartoons Great Britain Exhibitions. English wit and humor, Pictorial Exhibitions. Illustrators Great Britain 19th century Exhibitions. Cartoonists Great Britain 19th century Exhibitions. Alphabet books Facsimiles. Toy and movable books Specimens. Victoria and Albert Museum Exhibitions. Arts Council of Great Britain. Facsimiles (Publishing) Great Britain 20th century.

Price: €25.00