c1833 2vols The Works of William Hogarth Trusler Illustrated

Description: Click here to see our other books! The Works of William Hogarth Rev. John Trusler; J. Hogarth; J. Nichols c1833 E. T. Brain & Co : London 11" by 8.5" iv, [6], 9-142, [3]; iv, [3], 150-280pp SUMMARY A lavishly illustrated collection of the works of William Hogarth, containing over one-hundred of his original detailed engravings. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 3 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 36.99 EU Postage: £ 25.99 European Postage: £ 27.99 Asia Postage: £ 47.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 69.99 DESCRIPTION Complete in two volumes.A beautiful study on the works of William Hogarth, with an introductory essay by James Hannay. Including a biography and anecdotes on the life and works of Hogarth.Hogarth was an English painter and printmaker, known for his social satire cartoons. He is best known for his series 'A Harlot's Progress', 'A Rake's Progress', and 'Marriage A-la-Mode', which are included in full in this volume.Volume I illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and sixty-eight plates.Volume II illustrated with frontispiece, engraved title page, and seventy-three plates. With descriptive letterpress by J. Trusler and E. F. Roberts.Undated, dated from Jisc from a copy held at the Leeds Library.Collated, complete. Five of the plates in Volume II feature two illustrations to one plate, though in the list of plates each illustration is listed as a separate plate. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled cloth to the boards. Externally, worn. Loss to the head and tail of the spines, heavier to the tail. Lacking the top spine label of Volume II. Chips and rubbing to the remaining spine labels. Rubbing to the boards and spines. Bumping to the extremities. Cracks to the leather to the head and tail of the spines. Light marks to the boards and spines, with a little discolouration to the joints. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with some spotting, heavier to the plates. Front endpaper and frontispiece of Volume I are almost detached. Prior owner's ink inscription to the head of the title pages. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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