"AINSWORTH, W[ILLIAM] HARRISON" Jack Sheppard. A Romance . . . With Illustrations by George Cruikshank. "London: Richard Bentley, 1839." First edition "Sadleir 14; Wolff 53; Cohn, Cruikshank, 12." "3 vols, 8vo, original blind-stamped gray-green cloth, gilt lettering. Frontis portrait and 27 plates." " ¶ Ainsworth’s most celebrated “Newgate” novel. Though well received in literary circles and a popular success with its serialization in Bentley’s Magazine, Jack Sheppard was harshly criticized by some for romanticizing a real-life villain. The striking Cruikshank etchings are of his finest examples of work with a novel. Ads and half-title (vol. 3 only, as called for) present." Cloth a little worn; occasional light foxing to the plates; fine copy. Price: USD 800.00 other currencies   order no. 19593    inquire

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