Hogarth moralized. Being a complete edition of Hogarth's works. Containing near fourscore copper-plates, most elegantly engraved. With an explanation, pointing out the many beauties that may have hitherto escaped notice; and a comment on their moral tendency. Calculated to improve the Minds of Youth, and, convey Instruction, under the Mask of Entertainment. Now First Published, With the Approbation of Jane Hogarth, Widow of the late Mr. Hogarth.
John Trusler (1735-1820)
Category
Books
Date
1768
Materials
Place of origin
London
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3248866
Summary
Bibliographic description
[4],viii,212,v,[3]p.,plates : ill.,port. ; 8vo. Imperfect: engraved title page only. Provenance: inscribed "Stamford, Weybridge" [i.e. William Grey, 9th Earl of Stamford (1850-1910)]. Binding: late nineteenth-century half calf, with marbled paper on boards; gilt lettered red spine label: Hogarth's works. Binder's ticket on final page, numbered: 483; with ms. note: 79 Hogarth 1/2 calf.
Makers and roles
John Trusler (1735-1820)