George Cruikshank's Life, Times and Art; Volume 1: 1792-1835
New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 1992. Illustrated in black and white. 495 pages. 8vo, yellow cloth, dust wrapper. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, (1992). Fine. More
New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, 1992. Illustrated in black and white. 495 pages. 8vo, yellow cloth, dust wrapper. New Brunswick: Rutgers University Press, (1992). Fine. More
Princeton: Princeton University Library, 1974. Sparsely illustrated in black & white by George Cruikshank. xvi+258pp. 8vo, two-toned cloth. Princeton: Princeton University Library, 1974. Sunned edges with weakened hinge, still a very good(-) copy. The Princeton University Library Chronicle, Volume XXV, Nos. 1 & 2. With essays by Robert L. Patten, John Fowles, E.D.H. Johnson, Ronald Paulson, Richard A. Vogler, Anthony Burton, John Harvey, Louis James, David Kunzle, Michael Steig, Harry Stone, and William Feaver. More
Princeton: Princeton University Press, 1974. Illustrated (black and white). 258 pages. 8vo, black and grey cloth. Princeton: Princeton University Press, (1974). A very good(+) copy. More
I thought you'd find this interesting: I learned of Argosy by reading a bit of "bad" publicity in the book "Used and Rare" by Lawrence and Nancy Goldstone; no doubt you're familiar with it. (It was unfortunate that the authors had to grind their ax in print in what was an otherwise enjoyable book.) But I had never heard of Argosy before and my curiosity was piqued, so negative comments notwithstanding, I decided to pay a brief visit to the store. I reserved a book (long sought-after) ahead of time because I knew I'd be on an extremely tight schedule with several stops to make in just a few hours' time. Calling to reserve the book was a pleasant, very efficient experience, with a prompt return call to confirm availability. When I stopped in to purchase the book, the greeting (by one of the sisters, I'm not sure which) was extremely pleasant, the service so prompt and also she informed me of a signed letter by the subject I was interested in (unfortunately, I was unable to purchase the letter that day). I found the photo of Lawrence Olivier and Vivien Leigh as Caesar (or Antony?) and Cleopatra which hangs over the register very interesting-- had seen it before in a book. My only disappointment was that I was unable to actually spend time in the store-- it looked so inviting! But I will make it a point to spend time there on my next visit. So you see, even bad publicity can be very beneficial! Thank you for an enjoyable, if brief, experience!
Congratulations on a lovely and well-deserved article in the latest New Yorker. As a modest customer of long-standing, let me add that the Argosy (including all of you) has provided me with countless hours of pleasure and pleasant discovery over the past 30+ years. My bookshelves, my mind and my life have been enriched by you all. Thank you,