Graphic Illustrations of Hogarth, from Pictures, Drawings, and Scarce Prints in the Possession of Samuel Ireland.
London: R. Faulder, New Bond Street; And J. Egerton, Whitehall, 1794. First edition. Hardcover. An early collection of the works of Hogarth, with many of the engravings made by Samuel Ireland (1744 - 1800), based on items from Ireland's personal collection. Ireland was himself an accomplished artist, writing and illustration "A Picturesque Tour Through Holland, Brabant, & c", and "The Picturesque Beauties of the Rivers Thames and Medway." Prints include a wide range of subjects: portraits, shop bills, coat of arms, funeral tickets, allegorical scenes caricatures, etc. 4to, xvi,183pp, with 57 plates, some aquatint, one folding. With a half-title. A second volume was published in 1799. Original full brown calf, gilt title at red spine label (slightly chipped). Covers, spine rubbed, outer hinge cracked but firm; internally, very good. OCLC: 228755828. Item #18368
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