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The Diverting History of John Gilpin: Showing How He Went Farther Than He Intended, and Came Safe Home Again

1828
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  • Title: The Diverting History of John Gilpin: Showing How He Went Farther Than He Intended, and Came Safe Home Again
  • Author: William Cowper (British, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, 1731–1800)
  • Engraver: George Cruikshank (British, London 1792–1878 London)
  • Publisher: Charles Tilt (British, active 1815–53)
  • Printer: Ibotson and Palmer (London)
  • Binder: Joseph Zaehnsdorf (British (born Hungary), Pest 1814–1886 London)
  • Published in: London
  • Date: 1828
  • Medium: Illustrations: engraving
  • Dimensions: 5 5/16 x 3 15/16 in. (13.5 x 10 cm)
  • Classification: Books
  • Credit Line: Gift of Lincoln Kirstein, 1970
  • Object Number: 1970.565.565
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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