Item #396474 The Comic almanack : an ephemeris in jest and earnest, containing merry tales, humorous poetry, quips, and oddities. / By Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert À Beckett, the brothers Mayhew. With many hundred illustrations by George Cruikshank and other artists. 1st-2d ser.; 1835-53. George Cruikshank, William Makepeace Thackeray, Albert Smith.

The Comic almanack : an ephemeris in jest and earnest, containing merry tales, humorous poetry, quips, and oddities. / By Thackeray, Albert Smith, Gilbert À Beckett, the brothers Mayhew. With many hundred illustrations by George Cruikshank and other artists. 1st-2d ser.; 1835-53

1872, First Edition. London : Chatto and Windus. Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Foxed throughout. The set remains quite well-preserved overall. Item #396474

Date is suggested. Physical description: 2 v. illus., plates. 19cm. Contents: Vol. 1- 1835-1843; Vol. 2- 1844-1853. Subjects: Almanacs, English; English wit and humor.

Price: €325.00