The Political Doctor Syntax, A Poem, With Satyrical Designs.

Cruikshank, Isaac Robert

Published by Grove and Co, London, 1820

First edition of this satirical poem that parodies William Combeâ s popular â Doctor Syntaxâ character. Octavo, bound in full later morocco with gilt titles to the spine in three compartments within raised bands, triple gilt ruling to the front and rear panels, top edge gilt, gilt inner dentelles, illustrated with two hand colored engraved plates by Isaac Robert Cruikshank. In good condition with rubbing to the extremities, bookplate to the front pastedown. Isaac Robert Cruikshank (1789â "1856) was a prominent British caricaturist, illustrator, and satirist of the early nineteenth century, often overshadowed by his younger brother, George Cruikshank. Trained initially as a miniature painter, Isaac Robert turned to caricature and book illustration, contributing significantly to the vibrant satirical print culture of Regency and early Victorian Britain. His works frequently engaged with political and social themes, combining humor with pointed commentary, and he collaborated with writers such as Pierce Egan and William Hone. Among his notable contributions were illustrations for Life in London (1821), which offered a vivid depiction of urban life and popular entertainment, and his satirical designs for works like The Political Doctor Syntax (1820). Seller Inventory # 148884

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Political Doctor Syntax, A Poem, With ...
Publisher: Grove and Co, London
Publication Date: 1820
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: 1st Edition