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Original 19th-century British caricature etchings by Isaac Robert Cruikshank and George Cruikshank (and a few others)

Frontispiece to 'The Sailors Progress'
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THE SAILORS PROGRESS
Sic transit gloria mundi
[Frontispiece to series of 8 plates]
Etched by George Cruikshank
Published in 1835 by Thomas McLean
in Cruikshankiana
CONDITION: Very Good/Excellent. Mild foxing.
Sheet size: approx. 10.25 x 16 inches
Image size: approx. 5.25 x 7.5 inches
$75
Frontispiece to 'The Sailors Progress'
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THE SAILORS PROGRESS
Plate 2

Master B. Finding things not exactly what he expected.

Etched by George Cruikshank
Designed by [anchor symbol]
Published in 1835 by Thomas McLean
in Cruikshankiana
CONDITION: Very Good/Excellent.
Sheet size: approx. 16.25 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 11.125 x 8.125 inches
The Sailors Progress' plate 3
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THE SAILORS PROGRESS
Plate 3

Mr B. on the Middle Watch—'cold blows the wind & the rain's coming on'

Etched by George Cruikshank
Designed by [anchor symbol]
Published in 1835 by Thomas McLean
in Cruikshankiana
CONDITION: Very Good/Excellent.
Sheet size: approx. 16.25 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 11.125 x 8.125 inches
$75
Mr B 'seeking the Bubble reputation
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THE SAILORS PROGRESS
Plate 5

Mr B 'seeking the Bubble reputation'
Etched by George Cruikshank
Designed by [anchor symbol]
Published in 1835 by Thomas McLean
in Cruikshankiana
CONDITION: Very Good/Excellent. Upper left margin trimmed, but very ample
Sheet size: approx. 16.25 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 11.125 x 8.125 inches
$75
*Waiting room at the Admiralty
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THE SAILORS PROGRESS
Plate 6

*Waiting room at the Admiralty
(*no Misnomer)

Etched by George Cruikshank
Designed by [anchor symbol]
Published in 1835 by Thomas McLean
in Cruikshankiana
CONDITION: Very Good/Excellent. Upper left margin trimmed, but very ample.
Sheet size: approx. 16.25 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 11.125 x 8.125 inches
$75
Mr B. Promoted to Lieut. & first putting on his Uniform
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THE SAILORS PROGRESS
Plate 7

Mr B. Promoted to Lieut. & first putting on his Uniform
Etched by George Cruikshank
Designed by [anchor symbol]
Published in 1835 by Thomas McLean
in Cruikshankiana
CONDITION: Very Good/Excellent. Upper left margin trimmed, but very ample.
Sheet size: approx. 16.25 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 11.125 x 8.125 inches
$75
The Progress of a MIDSHIPMAN exemplified in the career of Master Blockhead in seven plates & Frontispiece
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THE SAILORS PROGRESS
Plate 8

The Progress of a MIDSHIPMAN exemplified in the career of Master Blockhead in seven plates & Frontispiece
Etched by George Cruikshank
Designed by [anchor symbol]
Published in 1835 by Thomas McLean
in Cruikshankiana
CONDITION: Very Good/Excellent..
Sheet size: approx. 16.25 x 10.25 inches
Image size: approx. 11.125 x 8.125 inches
$125
 

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