The Comic Almanak, for 1847: An Ephemeris in Jest and Ernest, containing 'All Things Fitting for such a Work.'By Ricdum Funnidos, Gent. Adorned with Numerous Humorous Illustrations: - And a Dozen of 'Right Merrie' Cuts pertaining to the Months.
By George Cruikshank.
London Imprinted for David Bogue, Bibliopolist, in Fleet Street. Vizetelly Brothers & Co. Printers, Peterborough Court, 135 Fleet Street.
Very small 4to, original half calf gilt with marbled boards, maroon morocco title label on spine; pp. 64, twelve wood-engraved plates, Bookplate E. C. Grant on front pastedown, some pages toned, one text page with a tear.
A mixture of useful dates (i.e. when the British Museum is open), satire and caricature. The last plate is 'The Banquet of the Black Dolls' with a page of text. In ink 'To Edward C. Grant esq with thanks for his assistance from the Author.
[Ref: 40552] £180.00
London Imprinted for David Bogue, Bibliopolist, in Fleet Street. Vizetelly Brothers & Co. Printers, Peterborough Court, 135 Fleet Street.
Very small 4to, original half calf gilt with marbled boards, maroon morocco title label on spine; pp. 64, twelve wood-engraved plates, Bookplate E. C. Grant on front pastedown, some pages toned, one text page with a tear.
A mixture of useful dates (i.e. when the British Museum is open), satire and caricature. The last plate is 'The Banquet of the Black Dolls' with a page of text. In ink 'To Edward C. Grant esq with thanks for his assistance from the Author.
[Ref: 40552] £180.00