The History of Jack & The Bean-Stalk | 1854 | Signed & Inscribed by George Cruikshank | 1877

One of George’s last inscriptions 2 months prior to his death, he gave this presentation copy to Edmund Sydney Williams, one of London’s most prominent publishers and co-founders of William & Norgate. He gave this to Williams 23 years after the books initial publication. A poignant deathbed inscription. “To Edmund S. Williams, with best wishes of George Cruikshank” Condition - Fair, general wear, split spine backstrip, moderate spine wear, cracked hinges, foxing, moderate scuffing to front and back boards, minor tears to some plates (all present).