The Comic Almanack - (2 vols) First Series (1835-1843) and Second Series (1844-1853) An Ephemisis in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humorous Poetry, Quips and Oddities

Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert A. Beckett, The Brothers Mayhew

Published by Chatto and Windus, London, 1880

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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. Seller Inventory # 3307

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Comic Almanack - (2 vols) First Series (...

Publisher: Chatto and Windus, London

Publication Date: 1880

Binding: Three-Quarter Leather

Illustrator: Illustrated by George Cruikshank.

Condition: Very Good

Edition: 1st Edition