The Comic Almanac for 1835-43 & 1844-53.
The Comic Almanac: An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humorous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities. By Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert A Becket, the Brothers Mayhew. First and Second Series, 1835-1843 and 1844-1853.
London: Chatto and Windus, circa 1871.
Two volumes, octavo, very many engraved illustrations; in original green cloth publisher's binding.
Standard edition of Cruikshank's humorous engravings
Delightfully illustrated throughout with original engravings included the folding transportation engraving "Probable Effects of Over Female Emigration".
Delightfully illustrated throughout with original engravings included the folding transportation engraving "Probable Effects of Over Female Emigration".
Cruikshank's illustrations are celebrated, and these works produced over nineteen years between 1835 and 1853, are a good showcase for his best work.
Condition Report: A little shaken and some light foxing but a nice set.
Price (AUD): $150.00
US$105.40 Other currencies