The works of William Hogarth, . from the original plates restored by James Heath, ...; with the addition of many subjects not before collected: to which are prefixed, a biographical essay on the genius and productions of Hogarth, and explanations of the subjects of the plates, by John Nichols, ...
William Hogarth (London 1697 - London 1764)
Category
Books
Date
1837 - 1848
Materials
Paper, leather and thread
Measurements
670 x 510 x 60 mm
Place of origin
England
Collection
Nostell Priory, West Yorkshire
NT 3077991
Summary
Bibliographic description
xi,[1],52p., [119] leaves of plates . fol.. The Nostell copy contains proof plates on India paper. Pp. xi has been bound in after p. 52 in the Nostell copy.. Provenance: manuscript inscription on front flyleaf: Purchased at Barclay's (of York) sale at Scarboro 10th Septr: 1831. Paid Đ22"1"- C:W. [i.e.: Charles Winn (1795-1874)].. Binding: Red morocco; thick gilt panel; blind rolled to form a border; doublures gilt ruled and tooled.
Makers and roles
William Hogarth (London 1697 - London 1764) James Heath RA (London 1757 – London 1834) John Nichols (1745-1826).