The Comic Almanack - An Ephemeris in Jest and Earnest, Containing Merry Tales, Humorous Poetry, Quips, and Oddities

Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert A Beckett, and the Brothers MayhewThackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert A Beckett, and the Brothers Mayhew

Published by John Camden Hotten

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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. Seller Inventory # ABE-1690481030445

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Title: The Comic Almanack - An Ephemeris in Jest ...

Publisher: John Camden Hotten

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Edition: Illustrated Edition