1821 – Works of William Hogarth | Illustrated Satire | 2 Leather Folio Volumes

William Hogarth was one of the most famous English artists of the 18th-century and his satirical cartoons appeared in comic-strips and other printed works for decades. His most famous works were short series of sketches that told moral stories through the lens of political satire – ‘A Harlot’s Progress,’ ‘A Rake’s Progress,’ and ‘Marriage-A-La-Mode.’

These impressive, large folios contain the complete works of Hogarth and feature nearly 150 steel engravings of Hogarth’s works with essays by John Trusler on each work. A highly desirable work!

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of William Hogarth; containing one hundred and fifty-nine engravings
• Author(s): William Hogarth
• Illustrator(s): William Hogarth
• Contributor(s): Thomas Cook (Engraver); Samuel Davenport (Engraver); John Trusler (Essays)
• Publisher: London, Printed for J. Sharpe
• Edition: 1821 edition.
• Binding: Leather
• Format: (4to), two volumes
• Size:  12.5 in x 10 in (31.8 cm x 25.4 cm)
• Collation: Unpaginated
• Illustrations: 159 steel engraved plates
• Contents Include:
  • A Harlot’s Progress
  • A Rake’s Progress
  • Marriage-A-La-Mode
  • Individual satires and allegorical prints
  • Critical essays by John Trusler

Condition:

Very Good. Binding secure and tight across both volumes. The leather corners and spine show expected shelf wear; boards remain attractive and structurally sound. Internally complete with all engravings present.

Why Collect This?

• Complete 1821 folio edition with all 159 Hogarth plates
• Includes commentary essays by John Trusler
• Desirable folios of English satirical masterworks

Item Number: # 29644