The Works of William Hogarth; Containing One Hundred and Fifty-nine Engravings 2 Volumes

 William Hogarth; Thomas Cook; Samuel Davenport; John Trusler

London, Printed for J. Sharpe, 1821

2 volume set.  Folios, 32 x 25.5 cm.  Bound in full contemporary straight-grained, navy blue moroccan leather.  Gilt stamping to spines, gilt borders to covers. All edges gilt. Some scuffing / rubbing to covers. Volume 2 front board detached. vi, [vi], 203 + [iv], 96pp.  Lovely illustrations throughout.  

v. 1. Industry and idleness.--The harlot's progress.--The rake's progress.--Southwark fair.--Marriage a la mode.--The lecture.--The cock-pit royal.--The four times of the day.--The distressed poet.--The enraged musician.--Roast beef at the gate of Calais.--Midnight modern conversation.--Mr. Garrick in the character of Richard III.--The four stages of cruelty.--The march to Finchley.--Credulity, superstition, and fanaticism.--Before and after.--v. 2. Strolling players dressing in a barn.--Moses brought before Pharaoh's daughter.--Four prints of an election.--The invasion; or, England and France.--Paul before Felix.--The times.--The analysis of beauty.

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