Illustrations of Time. by CRUIKSHANK, George - 1827

London: published May 1st, 1827 by the artist, 22 Myddelton Terrace, Pentonville, and sold by Js. Robins and Co. Ivy Lane, Paternoster Row, 1827. First edition, first issue, oblong folio, engraved title page and 6 engraved plates showing 35 illustrations by Cruikshank; original printed brown wrappers; edges curled and with chips, the plates slightly spotted. Inserted at the front is an 4-page octavo catalogue of "New Publications," as issued. The book was issued with the plates plain (as here), colored, or with India proofs. The first issue has tissue guards watermarked with "S.O. 1823", 4 of the plates watermarked "Whatman 1827," and with the ad on the back wrapper reading: "Lately Published. Phrenological Publications ... At the latter end of the year will be published four or six prints..." Cohen 179: "The book was frequently reissued."

London: published May 1st, 1827 by the artist, 22 Myddleton Terrace, Pentonville, and sold by Js. Robins and Co. Ivy Lane, Paternoster Row, 1827. First edition, oblong folio, engraved title page and 6 hand-colored engraved plates showing 35 illustrations by Cruikshank; later full tan calf, red morocco label on spine, gilt-stamped title on upper cover; neither the tissue guards nor the advertisements in this copy are preserved. The book was issued with the plates plain, colored (as here), or with India proofs. One of the plates is watermarked "Whatman Turkey Mill 1826." Cohen 179: "The book was frequently reissued."

London: By the Artist, 1827. First. hardcover. near fine. Cruikshank. Extra illustrated title page followed by 6 plates containing 35 small images, all hand-colored. Slim oblong folio, handsomely bound by Bayntun in 3/4 burgundy morocco with gilt-lettered morocco label on cover, original pink wrappers bound-in; cloth slipcase. London: Published by the Artist, 1827. First edition. A near fine copy.<br/> <br/>