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CRUIKSHANK, George. Fairy Library. London, v.d. 4 volumes, housed in a cloth folding case. All First Editions, first issues, each with a Cruikshank autograph letter signed tipped in. [ Includes :] Hop o my Thumb and the seven League Boots. London: David Bogue, 1853. With 6 etchings by George Cruikshank Original printed wrappers (spine repaired, some darkening to sides). [ Tipped in :] 1 p. autograph letter signed in full ("George Cruikshank") to James Grant Wilson, 1 Jan. 1878, thanking him for New Year's gift of American apples. Jack and the Bean Stalk. London: David Bogue, 1854. With 6 etchings by George Cruikshank Original printed wrappers (some light browning to sides.) [ Tipped in :] 2-page autograph letter signed ("Geo. Cruikshank") to Robert Hunt 28 Oct. 1864, on his difficulties in creating drawings for the book. "I am now reading the whole work in order to select the best subjects for my pencil." Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. London: David Bogue, 1854. With 6 etchings by George Cruikshank Original printed wrappers. [ Tipped in :] 1-page autograph letter signed ("Geo. Cruikshank") to Mr Gibbs, 1 March 1870. A cover note for delivery of a paper and promising to deliver proof. Puss in Boots. London: Routledge, Warne and Routledge, 1864. With 6 etchings by George Cruikshank Original printed wrappers (some staining, light wear to spine and corners). [ Tipped in :] 1-page autograph letter signed ("GC") from Cruikshank to an unidentified recipient, undated, about meeting with a solicitor. (4)