Eight volumes containing 48 issues (Number 1, February, 1842 through Number 48, January, 1846). Engraved plates by George Cruikshank and Hablot K. Browne ("Phiz"). (8vo) 9¼x5¾, later brown half calf, red and green morocco spine labels, original wrappers bound in at rear of each volume.

Tipped into Volume 1 is an autograph letter, signed, from Ainsworth. The illustrations are considered by some to be among Cruikshank's best work.