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The Genuine Works of William Hogarth; Illustrated with Biographical Anecdotes, A Chronological Catalogue, and Commentary; By John Nichols, F.A.S. Edinb. & Perth; and the Late George Stevens, Esq. F.R.S. and F.S.A. In Two Volumes, Vol. I ONLY, London: Printed for Longman, Hurst, Rees, and Orme, 1808, half-leather marbled boards, 524 pp, 10.5 x 8.75", imperial octavo. In good condition. Typical wear to extremities. Edges of boards are scuffed and leather corners are worn. Gilt lettering on spine bright and clean. Foxing throughout text-block, but especially to plates. All plates present, no missing pages. Some instances of chipped pages and finger-soiling. No known previous ownership or marginalia. Binding tight and intact. Please see photos. William Hogarth (1697-1764) was an English painter, engraver, pictorial satirist, editorial cartoonist, and occasional writer on art. His work ranges from realistic portraiture to comic-like series of pictures called "modern moral subjects". He is perhaps best known for his series "A Harlot's Progress" (Included in this edition), "Marriage A-la-Mode" (Included in this edition), and "A Rake's Progress". This is only Volume One of a two volume set of Hogarth's complete works. Finely bound, presents very well. An excellent gift. FORN-MSB-0823-0739-HK474
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