Thackeray Albert Smith Gilbert Beckett (38 results)

Condition: Good. Good condition. In protective mylar cover. (caricatures and cartoons, english humorous stories, english wit and humor) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Small 8vo, red cloth with blind-stamped emblem and lettering on cover, gilt lettering on spine. 388 pp, hundreds of illustrations, many plates by Cruikshank. Spine modestly faded. Cruikshank, George and Others (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hardbound, no dust jacket. Wear to board edges otherwise very good. Foxing to end pages, wear to board edges, otherwise very good. George Cruikshank (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Hardbound, no dust jacket. Wear to board edges otherwise very good. George Cruikshank (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Appears to be about the year 1881. In fair condition for the age of the book. Heavy book may require extra postage unless posted within South Africa. Publication of 428 pages and 30 pages, Chatto and Windud's list of books. There is gilt on the spine of the book. Frontispiece. The boards are a little shelf rubbed and the edges a little frayed. Some of the pages are a touch edge worn and minor tears. There are light marks within the body of the book. The text is legible. The binding has been repaired. GK. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. First Series 1835-1843. Copy in green cloth on boards with gilt title and illustration on cover and spine. Undated but appears circa 1880. Rubbing to head/foot of spine. Spine lightly scuffed along sides. Corners lightly bumped. Light cracks in front and rear hinges. Tissue guard on frontis missing. Several light internal cracks. Light foxing to early folios. Clean text with b/w illustrations. Cruikshank, George (illustrator).…

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. Reading copy only. Lacking backstrip. Several pages detached. (reference, literature).

John Camden Hotten, [1870]. Hardback, 8vo, [v],388pp, frontis, illust, 24pp catalogue (for 1870). Ex-library, stamps to title, occasional foxing to edges, lacks pp7-10 of catalogue. Green library cloth, mottled edges. A fair copy -1.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair ++/Good. No Dustcover. Second Edition. NO DUSTJACKET. 383 pages + 32 publisher's catalogue. B&W line illustrations as plates and within text. NO DUSTJACKET. Bottle-green hardback binding with impressed gilt-coloured titles and decoration to front board and spine No obvious date but looks mid-late 19th century and there is a handwritten date of 'Xmas 1871' to on of the preliminary pages, three of which are detached. Front inner hinge is split but apart from the 3 detached pages, the binding is sound. Page-edges lightly browned and foxed as are very earliest and latest pages o/w pages are clean and tidy. Cruikshank, George (illustrators) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Uniformly bound in 3/4 green leather and marbled paper, raised bands on gilt decorated spines, all edges marbled, marbled endpapers, with binding and hinges tight. First Series [6], 160pp; 161-388pp; Second Series [4], 250pp; 251-428pp with the frontis-piece in volumes I, III & IV. Illustrated throughout, which includes folding plates. Occasional foxing. Cruikshank, George / and Other Artists (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Fair. The Comic Almanack: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Second Series 1844â"1853, William Makepeace Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert A. Beckett, and The Brothers Mayhew â" N/A Publication: London, Chatto and Windus, c. 1874 Formatting: 8vo, pp. 428. Condition Report: Fair. The original publisher's green cloth binding exhibits significant wear, most notably with splitting and fraying along the entire length of the front joint and partial cracking to the rear joint. The spine is heavily sunned, resulting in a distinct darkening of the cloth, with prominent rubbing, chipping, and cloth loss at both the head and tail. The gilt tooling and lettering on the front board remain relatively bright, though the board edges and corners show characteristic bumping and abrasion. Internally, the heavy text block is securely attached but slightly shaken, and the preliminary pages, including the title page and frontispiece, display moderate to heavy scattered foxing and age-toning, which continues intermittently throughout the margins of the text. Catalogue Note: This is a later 19th-century combined edition of the Second Series of The Comic Almanack, originally issued in nineteen separate annual parts between 1835 and 1853. Published by Chatto and Windus shortly after they acquired the rights to the series from John Camden Hotten in the early 1870s, this volume collects the almanacks spanning from 1844 to 1853. The work is profusely illustrated with "many hundred" quintessential engravings and cuts by the celebrated caricaturist George Cruikshank and other artists, capturing the vibrant and satirical essence of Victorian society. This edition retains the publisher's blind-stamped green cloth binding with Cruikshank's signature reproduced in gilt on the front board. Copies of this Chatto and Windus reprint appear with relative frequency on the open market, though they are frequently found with significant structural wear to the original cloth due to the unwieldy, thick text block. A delightful encapsulation of Victorian wit and whimsy, The Comic Almanack parodies the traditional, serious educational almanacs of the era. Featuring humorous poetry, merry tales, and societal satire from literary heavyweights such as William Makepeace Thackeray and the Brothers Mayhew, the text is brought to life by the masterful, eccentric illustrations of George Cruikshank. It remains a fascinating and highly entertaining window into 19th-century British humour and daily life. George Cruikshank (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Illustrated by George Cruikshank and other artists. First Series 1835-1843 so assume that is the printing date.388pp.32pp. Illustrated throughout. Very good condition but blue ep's splitting at inner edge but not making ir loose. Gilt decoration to buckram with slight fading to spine. Heavy volume at at over 1kg export post and packing will be more than quoted by abe and cannot go by economy mail as cannot be insured.…

Three-Quarter Leather. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Spine labels missing, two defective free endpapers, evidence of re-casing, but internally clean - "The 'Comic Almanacks' 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 1859, inclusive, they embrace the best period of his artistic career, and show the varied excellences of his marvelous power." (From the Preliminary. Illustrated by George Cruikshank. (illustrator).…

12mo. half leather, marbled paper-covered boards, marbled endpapers. (viii), 160; (ii), 161-388; (viii), 184; (ii), 185-428 pages. 4 Volumes. First volume with prefatory remarks. Illustrations by George Cruikshank (Cohn 184) and other illustrators. In a signed binding by W. Roach from NY. An assortment of humorous matter. Each volume with frontispiece (a foldout in the third volume). Black and white plates, and illustrations in text, throughout. According to Cohn, this is a complete run. Covers rubbed and scuffed at edges and along spine. half leather, marbled paper-covered boards, marbled endpapers.…

Condition: Good+. George Cruikshank was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience "The 'Comic Almanacks' 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 1859, inclusive, they embrace the best period of his artistic career, and show the varied excellences of his marvelous power" (From the Preliminary) This set is bound in 3/4 leather, with stamped gilt lettering and raised bands on the spine Gilt also at top edge The exteriors show minor rubbing, and chipping at the spine ends The spine cover of the first volume shows some loss The bindings are sound The text has light toning and light scattered foxing The bookplate of Joel Cheney Wells on the front pastedowns of both volumes No other marks or damage 388, 428 pp. George Cruikshank (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. The first series, 1835-1843. Very good condition. Beautifully decorated with bright heavy gilt decorations and titles which are unfaded on blindstamped green cloth boards. Outer leaves a little foxed, spine shows a little edgewear, but overall a very good copy. No date of publication on the title page, but the advertisements at the back, Chatto and Windus's List of Books have the date March 1878.…

1835-1853, 1st edition. (Three-quarter leather) Very good plus. Three volumes. Frontispiece, illus. - "many hundred". Three-quarter calf, marbled boards. Ornately gilt spines, red and black labels. Marbled edges, endpapers. Rubs and some edge wear, but sturdy and very bright on the shelf. A slight degree of age spotting and foxing within, nothing grave. First Series: 1835-1843 - two volumes. Second Series: 1844-1853 - one vol. The three volumes comprising the COMPLETE WORK. Illustrations by George Cruikshank, Hine, Landells & Others.…

Cloth Hardcovers. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket As Issued. Rebound with leather spine titles in crimson cloth with renewed endpages; retained half title pages. Top edge gilt. 12mo; 7.5 inches tall; [4], 388; [2], 428; inserted frontispieces (1 folding) and title pages, illustrated throughout with nearly 2000 woodcuts and steel engravings (some folding) Undated [1870] The bindings are tight and square. Text clean, light even toning. Minimal shelf handling wear. . The "Comic Almanacks" 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 excellences of hismarvelous power. The late Mr. Tilt, of Fleet Street, first conceived the idea of the "Comic Almanack," and at various times there were engaged upon it such writers as Thackeray, Albert Smith, the Brothers Mayhew, the late Robert Brough, Gilbert A'Beckett, and it has been asserted, Tom Hood, the elder. Thackeray's stories of "Stubbs' Calendar, or the Fatal Boots," which subsequently appeared as "Stubbs' Diary;" and "Barber Cox, or the Cutting of his Comb," formed the leading attractions in the numbers for 1839 and 1840. The Almanack was published at 2s. 6d., but in 1848-9 the size was reduced and the price altered to 1s. The change did not produce the increased circulation expected, and in 1850 it was again enlarged and published at 2s. 6d. In this year some very spiritedly designed folding plates were added, and this feature continued until 1853, when Mr. Tilt's partner, the late Mr. Bogue, thought proper to discontinue the work. First Series 1835-1843. Second Series 1844-1853. Cruikshank, George (illustrator). …

Hardcover. Condition: good. TWO VOLUME SET. Octavo. (7 1/2" x 5") First Series, 1835-1843. Volume 2: Second Series, 1844-1853. Bound in 3/4 blue leather over blue cloth. Five raised bands. Leather title labels.(Some chipping) Marple endpapers. Bound by Colley of London. Hundreds of illustrations by George Cruikshank. Wear to edges of spine and corners of both volumes. Sunning to spines.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. gilt to spine and frontis. green cloth boards. excellent condition for its age. some foxing to spine edges and minor scuffing in some places of boards, but this hardly detracts from the overall beauty of the book. pages yellowed but contents remain clean and fine. as pictured. illustrations from George Cruikshank. merry tales, humorous poetry, quips and oddities. an ephemeris in jest and earnest.…

Hardcover. Condition: VG. No Dust Jacket. A very nice 4 volume set in 3/4 tan leather with marbled boards, end sheets and top edge gilt. Light general wear, edges lightly rubbed. Leather labels with bright gilt titles and designs on spines. Volume 1 has a touch of light foxing at the top of an illustration pg. 152, otherwise bright, clean interior pages with solid bindings. Scarce. Books are over-sized and additional postage needed to ship outside the United States. ; 8vo; RB counter sets. Illustrated by George Cruikshank (illustrator).…

Two vols. Thick 8vo. [6], 388; [4], 428 pp. Woodcut-engraved frontispieces (1 large folding), over 100 plates (many large folding), numerous woodcut text engravings. Late 19th-century half-morocco over blue marbled boards by Riviere, raised bands, gilt ruling on spine, marbled endpapers, t.e.g. (very minor rubbing, very minor wear to lower fore-edges, and slight bumping to corners), still an excellent set from the library of William Thirlwall Bayne (1838-1917), Cambridge Trinity Alum, Barrister on the South-Eastern Circuit, later gentleman farmer at Brookhill, armorial bookplates on front pastedowns. A beautiful Victorian edition of this compilation compiled by Cruikshank from 1835-1848, before Horace Mayhew took over. Cruikshank served as the principle illustrator which exposed all the manners and customs of Londoners to humorous satires and pithy designs which proved very popular. Cruikshank (1792-1878) is perhaps best known for his many illustrations in assorted works of Charles Dickens. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated Edition. This is a handsome, fine leather-bound set of "THE 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. Circa 1870's (there is no date of publication stated); John Camden Hotten; London. Complete set in four volumes, as follows: Volume I Part I (1835-1839); Volume I Part II (1840-1843); Volume II Part I (1844-1847); Volume II Part II (1848-1853). This set is beautifully bound by Root & Son in three quarter leather with marbled covers and end papers, five raised bands on the spines, gilt top page edges, ribbon page markers, and gilt lettering and decorations on the spines. The volumes are wonderfully illustrated throughout by GEORGE CRUIKSHANK, including many illustrations that are fold-out. Condition: The set is in overall Very Good condition. All volumes are tightly bound with no cracks and no loose pages. The vast majority of the pages are clean with only some occasional light foxing. The primary condition issue with this set is that two of the volumes are missing the title label on the spine (see photos). Clean covers. Sharp cover corners. Vol I Part II - page 210 and the following illustrated plate each have a tiny tear at the outer edge. Overall a very attractive set.…

First editions of the first and second series of The Comic Almanack; illustrated by George Cruikshank. Octavo, four volumes, bound in three quarters morocco over marbled boards by Root & Son, gilt titles and tooling to the spine in six compartments within raised gilt bands, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, ribbon bound in, with many illustrations by George Cruikshank and other Artists. In near fine condition. Praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his lifetime, British caricaturist and book illustrator George Cruikshank illustrated numerous works for close friend Charles Dickens including Sketches by Boz (1836), The Mudfog Papers (1837â"38) and Oliver Twist (1838). The Comic Almanacks of George Cruikshank have long been regarded by admirers of the 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 excellences of his marvelous power.…

Fine Binding. First Edition; First Printing. Fair. Cracking throughout. Rubbing along spine and panel edges. Blank bookplates on both front pastedowns.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1853 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 627 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 627.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1843 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 657 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 657.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1853 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 632 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 632 Language: English.…

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1870 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 651 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 651 Language: English.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1870. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 628, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 628 628.…