The Comic almanack : an ephemeris in jest and earnest, containing merry tales, humorous poetry, quips, and oddities. / By Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert À Beckett, the brothers Mayhew. With many hundred illustrations by George Cruikshank and other artists. 1st-2d ser.; 1835-53

Cruikshank, George (illus.); Thackeray, William Makepeace; Smith, Albert

Published by London : Chatto and Windus, 1872

About this Item

Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Foxed throughout. The set remains quite well-preserved overall. Date is suggested. Physical description: 2 v. illus., plates. 19cm. Contents: Vol. 1- 1835-1843; Vol. 2- 1844-1853. Subjects: Almanacs, English; English wit and humor. 1 Kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Comic almanack : an ephemeris in jest and earnest, containing merry tales, humorous poetry, quips, and oddities. / By Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert À Beckett, the brothers Mayhew. With many hundred illustrations by George Cruikshank and other artists. 1st-2d ser.; 1835-53
• Publisher: London : Chatto and Windus
• Publication Date: 1872
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: First Edition.