Illustrations for The Universal songster
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Description
- Title
- Illustrations for The Universal songster
- Creator
- Marshall, J. R., active 1820-1840, printmaker
- Contributor
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Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, artist.
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, artist. - Published / Created
- [1825]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- publisher not identified
- Abstract
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A collection of 20 proof states of the 27 prints after George Cruickshank used as illustrations for The Universal songster; or, Museum of mirth. Most are signed with Marshall's initials 'JRM', with two signed 'J.R. Marshall' and most identify the artist as 'G.C.' (i.e. George Cruikshank) or G. Cruikshank'. One print based on William Hogarth's "O the roast beef of Old England, &c." includes the attribution "From Hogarth by G.C."
- Description
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Title devised by cataloger.
The Universal songster; or, Museum of mirth was first issued by John Fairburn in weekly numbers beginning in 1825, and then shortly afterwards by Jones & Co.; see Cohn.
Printed on india paper with three additional prints, all duplicate impressions on a different paper stock and all faulty. One duplicate plate is annotated in the top margin: "3 blocks by G. Ck. 9 blocks by RC. 1 block by [illegible]. Rimil 1863 r/m/. Out of Universal songster. Bone has the others."
Bound in calf gilt, all edges gilt; two auction records tipped on first blank.
For further information, consult library staff. - Provenance
- From the George Cruikshank collection assembled by Edwin Truman (1818-1905); afterwards in the collection of Sir David Lionel Salomons, with his armorial bookplate. Purchased by The Lewis Walpole Library from Ars Libri Ltd., November 2019. With the armorial bookplate of: Sir David Lionel Slomons, Bart. Broomhill,Tunbridge Wells.
- Extent
- 20 prints in 1 volume : binding 17 x 22 cm
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 75 C889 825
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
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Illustrations
Proofs
Book illustrations
Wood engravings England London 1832
Armorial bookplates (Provenance) - Material
- wood engravings ;
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subjects
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Universal songster > Illustrations
England > London > 1832
Truman, Edwin Thomas, 1818-1905 > Ownership
Salomons, David, Sir, 1851-1925 > Bookplate
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 14634210
- Object ID (OID)
- 16895168
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