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Click here to see our other books! Hogarth Moralized; A Complete Edition of the all the Most Capital and Admired Works of William Hogarth Rev. Dr. John Trusler 1831 Printed at the Shakespeare Head Press, by W. Nicol, for John Major : London 8" by 5.5" xxvi [1], 2-293pp SUMMARY A smart copy of Rev. Dr. Trusler's critical examination of the work of William Hogarth. First published shortly after Hogarth's death, this volume is illustrated throughout with examples of the artist's work. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage : £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION This work, by eccentric English divine, John Trusler, discusses engraved William Hogarth's 'most capital and admired' works. Trusler discusses in depth several of Hogarth's works, providing context and a critical view. 'Hogarth Moralized' was first published without the permission or approval of the painter's widow, and is illustrated throughout with vignette woodcuts and fifty-five plates printed on fifty-five sheets. Collated, complete. The first edition thus, this is the first edition to use these plates. First issued in 1768, followed by an 1821 two volume edition containing inferior impressions of the plates, this 1831 edition prepared by John Major contains a new set of plates. With the inscription of John Walseley, 1876 to a front blank, and the head of the title page. A smart and richly illustrated critical study of the work of this prominent artist. CONDITION In a half calf binding, with marbled paper covered boards. Minor rubbing to back strip head and tail. Internally, binding lightly strained to a few points at centre of text block. Inscription to front endpaper and head of title page. Light spotting to plates and light tide marks to plate perimeters. Instances of light spotting throughout. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques