Publisher's Synopsis
The Library of William Andrews Clark, Jr.: Cruikshank and Dickens is a book written by Robert Ernest Cowan and published in 1921. The book is a comprehensive description of the library of William Andrews Clark, Jr., a wealthy American businessman and philanthropist who amassed an extensive collection of books, manuscripts, and other materials related to Charles Dickens and George Cruikshank.The book provides a detailed account of Clark's collection, which included first editions, rare manuscripts, and original illustrations by Cruikshank, a renowned British caricaturist and illustrator who worked closely with Dickens. Cowan's work also delves into the relationship between Cruikshank and Dickens, exploring their collaborations and the impact they had on each other's work.Throughout the book, Cowan provides extensive bibliographic information on the items in Clark's collection, including detailed descriptions of their physical characteristics, provenance, and historical significance. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars and collectors interested in the works of Dickens and Cruikshank, as well as for anyone interested in the history of book collecting and the rare book market in the early 20th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
