[Cruikshank, George, Presentation Copy] Phrenological Illustrations

London: George Cruikshank, Sold by J. Robins and Co., 1826.

First edition, first issue. Oblong folio. Original printed boards with cover illustration, thin calf spine. PRESENTATION COPY: "W. Blackwood Esq. with the Complm. Geo. Cruikshank" signed boldly along the top of the front cover (across 15 inches). 16pp, six full page black and white illustrations. Scarce first issue with the original tissue guards water marked. Scarce with presentation inscription. Housed in folding cloth slipcase. Book with wear, original boards neatly detached. Superb bookplate of B. George Ulizio and Addie H. Homan.

Price: $1,100.00   Item #486