CRUIKSHANK (Georges).

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CRUIKSHANK (Georges).
Six illustrations to the Epping Hunt, by Thomas Hood, from the designs of George Cruikshank, engraved on wood by Branston and Wright, Bonner, Slader and T. Williams. London, Charles Tilt, 1829. In-8, red half-maroquin with long grain and corners, smooth spine decorated throughout, cover preserved (Devauchelle). Beautiful complete album giving the offprint on China paper of the 6 woodcuts after Cruikshank to illustrate The Epping Hunt, published the same year. "The Epping Hunt [was] a sporting event held annually at Easter for the benefit of cockneys and other declasse amateurs" (Patten. George Cruikshank's life, time and art. London, 1992). Perfect copy.
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