Auction 358 Illustrated Books 19th - 21st c.
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CRUIKSHANK -- EGAN, P. The finish to the adventures of Tom, Jerry, and Logic, in their pursuits through life in and out of London. Lond., Reeves & Turner, 1887. (16), 312 pp. W. engr. front. and 35 full-p. plates by Robert Cruikshank, all handsomely cold. by hand. Lge-8°. Very fine modern red mor. bind. by Sangorski & Sutcliffe, spine in compartments, sides and spine ruled in gilt, turn-ins gilt, fine marbled endpapers, uncut, t.e.g.

Re-edition of a very popular work that was originally published in 1829-30 (cf. Abbey, Life 284). Sangorski & Sutcliffe is a firm of bookbinders established in London in 1901. It is considered to be one of the most important bookbinding companies of the 20th century, famous for its luxurious jeweled bindings that used real gold and precious stones in their book covers.

€ 200

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