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1783ST19355London: Engraved by G. Terry and Sold by T. Longman London and W. Wilson Dublin 1783. Second Corrected Edition. 260 x 155 mm. 10 1/4 x 6". XXVII 289 pp. 4 leaves index. <br/> Contemporary half calf over marbled boards flat spine divided into panels by gilt rules red morocco label very neat repair to head of front joint and top of spine. Engraved title page with vignette and dedication leaf large folding map of Ireland and 289 engraved maps. Title page with early ink signature of Jos. Sabine. Moreland & Bannister p. 190; Tooley "Maps and Mapmakers" p. 94. Small signs of age and wear to the binding including slight crackling and nicks to the spine folding map with faint dampstain to tail margin two negligible ink spots to blank area on the map of the Irish Sea but A VERY APPEALING COPY quite clean and remarkably fresh internally and in an entirely solid period binding.<br/> <br/> This is the second corrected edition of the first comprehensive road atlas of Ireland offered here in especially attractive condition. In response to increasing demand for accurate maps of the country's road system the Irish House of Commons commissioned George Taylor and Andrew Skinner who together had previously produced the first road atlas of Scotland among other works to undertake a survey of the land. Taylor and Skinner completed their work in 1777 and published the first edition of their findings in 1778. This second edition includes updates to the year 1783 as well as an additional map no. 289. Renowned for their precision and detail Taylor and Skinner's maps clearly show roads crossroads and bridges as well as topographical features such as hills lakes and rivers including the direction of the water flow; landmarks such as castles churches and ruins; and the names of local landlords and their homes. The maps appear either as half-page strips or in full-page and the distances are given in both Irish and English miles 11 Irish miles being equal to 14 British miles. The robust list of subscribers which includes a number of earls viscounts lords bishops and British and Irish army men demonstrates the great need for and widespread success of this important work. Our former owner may well be the famed and controversial naturalist Joseph Sabine 1770-1837 who often signed his name as "Jos. Sabine" as seen here. He certainly had good reason to own maps of Ireland. He was from an Anglo-Irish family himself and was Honorary Secretary of the Horticultural Society a position which at the time carried great clout in the botanical community and one that presupposed knowledge of geography across the realm. DNB tells us that "Sabine played a leading part in the establishment of the society's garden first at Hammersmith and afterwards at Chiswick; in sending out David Douglas and others as collectors; in starting local societies in connection with the Horticultural Society; and in growing and distributing new and improved varieties of flowers fruits and vegetables throughout the country." While not a rare book this is the kind of volume that would have normally encountered frequent and inevitably damaging use so to find a copy as well preserved as this one is a lucky occurrence. Engraved by G. Terry and Sold by T. Longman, London and W. Wilson, Dublin unknown
173542612Dublin: Printed by and for Samuel Fuller at the Globe in Meath-Street 1735. Printed on recto of a single sheet. 1 vols. 15 x 9-1/2 inches. Extensively repaired loss of a few letters at fold. Matted. Printed on recto of a single sheet. 1 vols. 15 x 9-1/2 inches. Althought the temperance movement in Ireland and the United States is usually associated with the nineteenth century it is clear from this passionate 1735 Dublin broadside that the movement had it early advocates. Bristol and ESTC record a presumed Philadelphia printing of this same broadside which was found bound in the New York Historical Society's copy of Franklin's Pennsylvania Gazette for 1735-6 -- but ESTC does not record this Dublin printing of 1735. RARE. Bristol B974 American printing; ESTCW34563 American printing Printed by and for Samuel Fuller, at the Globe in Meath-Street unknown
179925847London: Printed by J. Plymsell at the Anti-Jacobin Press and Sold by C. Chappel 1799. Early edition. 90 2 "Prospectus of the Anti-Jacobin Review and Magazine" pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Disbound stitchmarks. Some browning and wear but generally a very good copy with "R. Rush" on the title from the library of Richard Rush the lawyer diplomat and statesman. Early edition. 90 2 "Prospectus of the Anti-Jacobin Review and Magazine" pp. 1 vols. 8vo. The Committee of Secrecy's reports on the Society of United Irishmen and the rise of similar societies in Great Britain. The societies in England and Scotland are described with accounts of their actions the arrests and trials and the situations as well as the involvement of the United Irishmen and their relationship with France. <br /> On the prospectus for the "Anti-Jacobin Review" William Cobbett in Philadelphia is listed as one of the booksellers the only bookseller in America listed. ESTC: T86579 Printed by J. Plymsell at the Anti-Jacobin Press and Sold by C. Chappel unknown
179923235London: Printed for J. Wright 1799. First edition. Two folding tables. 2 53 1 10 appendix pp. 8vo. Disbound some discoloration of title and last leaf and in margins generally light tear in lower blank margin of title else a very good copy. First edition. Two folding tables. 2 53 1 10 appendix pp. 8vo. Eden the noted diplomat and statesman was a strong supporter of Pitt's plan to unify England and Ireland. This speech following Grenville's address to the King recommending such a measure examines the trade aspect of such a union. Kress B3777; Goldsmiths 17511. Kress B3777; Goldsmiths 17511 <br/><br/> Printed for J. Wright unknown
176856649London: H. Woodfall J. Fuller G. Woodfall etc. 1768. First edition. With 23 pp of crests illustrated. 210 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. Contemporary calf. Upper board detached else a Fine tight volume. First edition. With 23 pp of crests illustrated. 210 pp. 1 vols. 12mo. H. Woodfall, J. Fuller, G. Woodfall, etc. unknown
17781076London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan. 1778. First edition. Folio 32 x 20cm. Unbound. 2 1007-1012. Woodcut coat of arms to the title page decorative woodcut initial to the first text page text in black letter. A very good copy with just a little toning slight separation and minor wear to the left-hand margin where once bound within a larger volume. An act restoring Ireland's ability to export goods directly to the colonies in the Americas and Africa issued in the context of the American Revolutionary War and amending what became known as the Navigation Acts. Restricting the freedoms of Britain's colonies with regard to the import and export of goods the Navigation Acts had been a significant factor in fermenting rebellious discontent in America - requiring all of a colony's imports to be either bought from Britain or resold by British merchants in Britain regardless of the price obtainable elsewhere. The acts were also resented in Ireland and damaged its economy as they permitted the importation of English goods into Ireland tariff-free and simultaneously imposed tariffs on Irish exports travelling in the opposite direction. The present act removing some of these barriers demonstrates the changing nature of British mercantilism as the American Revolution progressed. London: Printed by Charles Eyre and William Strahan. unknown
179418368London: R. Faulder New Bond Street; And J. Egerton Whitehall 1794. First edition. Hardcover. An early collection of the works of Hogarth with many of the engravings made by Samuel Ireland 1744 - 1800 based on items from Ireland's personal collection. Ireland was himself an accomplished artist writing and illustration "A Picturesque Tour Through Holland Brabant & c" and "The Picturesque Beauties of the Rivers Thames and Medway." Prints include a wide range of subjects: portraits shop bills coat of arms funeral tickets allegorical scenes caricatures etc. 4to xvi183pp with 57 plates some aquatint one folding. With a half-title. A second volume was published in 1799. Original full brown calf gilt title at red spine label slightly chipped. Covers spine rubbed outer hinge cracked but firm; internally very good. OCLC: 228755828. R. Faulder, New Bond Street; And J. Egerton, Whitehall, hardcover
1789AQVBF8<p>8vo. 51 volumes. Preserved in the original states; the vast majority stitched as issued many uncut and in the original plain paper wrappers.</p><p>A remarkably fresh collection of pamphlets relating to Ireland and - largely - the proposed and later completed political union between Ireland and Great Britain dating from the final decade of the eighteenth- and first decade of the nineteenth- centuries. Included are historical and literary works references to the 1798 Irish Rebellion and numerous speeches made by Irish and British politicians during the long debates in both Houses of Parliament.</p><p>Highlights include:</p><p>- AN INDEPENDENT OBSERVER REDFOORD Archibald. Union necessary to security. Addressed to the loyal inhabitants of ireland. Dublin. Printed for J. Archer 1800.</p><p>8vo. 2 106pp. Uncut and partially unopened in original publisher's powder blue wrappers. Occasional inked corrections to text some dampstaining to margins.</p><p>Presentation copy inked inscription to head of title: 'For William Smith Esq. / from his sincere friend / The Author'.</p><p>ESTC T194733.</p><p>- AN OFFICER. TAYLOR Sir Herbert. Impartial relation of the military operations which took place in Ireland in consequence of the landing of a body of French troops under general Humbert in august 1798. Dublin. Printed for J. Milliken 1799.</p><p>8vo. 2 69pp 1. With two engraved folding plates and a folding table. Uncut and partially unopened in original publisher's marbled wrappers. ESTC T114958.</p><p>- A REAL FRIEND. A letter to the people of Ireland which they all can understand and ought to read. Dublin. Printed for J. Milliken 1799.</p><p>8vo. 3 6-33pp 1. In this edition the text ends on p.34 with 'I am your real friend. Finis'. Uncut and unopened in original publisher's powder blue wrappers. Foxed.</p><p>ESTC records a single copy of this edition in North America Missouri and none elsewhere.</p><p>From the collection - recently dispersed - of the Marquesses of Lothian who also held the Earldom of Ancram at Newbattle Abbey; many were presumably acquired by William Kerr 5th Marquess of Lothian 1737-1815 British soldier and peer.</p><p>A full list of the contents of this collection is available on request.</p> [vs.].
1795102181<p>Uncolored engraved map creased fold small title cartouche ample margins 8 1/2" x 7". Slight aging and foxing; otherwise very good or better. . Unknown source but possibly from Kitchin's general atlas. Despite its size this is a very detailed map of Ireland. At the lower end near the right margin a small part of Britain can be seen.</p>
1790102182Uncolored engraved map center fold small plain title cartouche decent margins 8" x 9 1/2". Some aging foxing and soiling some minor tears in lower margin; otherwise about very good with a crisp impression. This is a very busy and detailed map of Ireland that shows the key regions and counties. The map appears to have been engraved by John Russell who did work for several prominent mapmakers during this period.
172927852London: J. Newcomb 1729. First Edition Rare. Illustrated with the engraved frontispiece portrait. 8vo bound in later half-calf over marbled boards the spine with raised bands compartments decorated with panel designs in gilt black morocco lettering label gilt. 2 135; 62 appendix pp. A very well preserved unpressed and crisp copy the portrait with a bit of old evidence of damp unobtrusive and visually mostly confined to the verso. An English soldier adventurer and Jacobite conspirator Bernardi's involvement in an assassination plot against William III led to his subsequent forty-year imprisonment without proper trial in Newgate. While the principal conspirators were executed Bernardi and five others were held without coming to trial initially for a year ostensibly to gather further evidence. However their continued imprisonment was sanctioned by subsequent Acts even after William III's death. Bernardi's life in prison was made difficult by effects of the old wounds he had sustained in the 1670s. Bernardi also complained that his confinement in the "dismal and loathsome" gaol had cost him "above seven hundred pounds for his lodging". J. Newcomb hardcover
1750200089AG1750. Gentleman's Magazine and others 1750. Original engraving. Plate Size: 13.5 x 9.5 cm - 15 cm x 21.5 cm. Sheet Size: 20 cm x 11.7 cm - 19.5 cm x 24.3 cm. Original engravings. In good- condition. Some browning evident. One sheet has significant tear with section of margin missing. A lovely collection of engraved landscapes of some places of natural beauty in Ireland Wales and Scotland. Text in German and English. The titles of the individual engravings are as follows: 'Ansicht der vordern Seite des Bullers bei Buchan in Schottland'. 'Pistall Rhaiadr -A Great Cataract in North Wales'. 'Die Riesenstrasse in Irland.' 'Die Basalt Insel Staffa mit des Fingals Höhle / Innere Ansicht der Fingals Höhle.' unknown
1716008435St. James's Palace London 1716. Document. This original 15 June 1716 document signed by Britains King George I authorizes reimbursement for care given to prisoners in the wake of the Jacobite rising of 1715 which asserted the right of the Stuarts to the throne over the Hanoverians of which King George I was the first. <br /> <br />The document is a single sheet of laid watermarked paper measuring 15.75 x 12.75 inches folded to form four 7.875 x 12.75 inches panels. The first panel features the Kings order prominently signed by him George R at the head of the document. The document is further signed at the foot By His Majestys Command by Wm Pulteney the future 1st Earl of Bath who was then serving as Secretary of War. The document is addressed at the lower left to Henry Earl of Lincoln Pay Master Generall of Our Guards Garrisons & Land Forces in Great Britain and Forces abroad. The document orders the Earl of Lincoln to Pay unto John Mulcaster Agent and Sollicitor for transacting the Affairs of the Rebell Prisons the sum of Six hundred Ninety Two Pounds Three Shillings and Five Pence to be paid over to Lt. Col. Solomon Rapin in satisfaction of the like Summ disbursd by him in Nurses Medicines and other necessary Contingencys for the use of the Rebell Prisoners at the several Places they are kept from the 14th of Nov. 1715 to the 30th of Aprill 1716. The inconclusive Battle of Sheriffmuir had taken place on 13 November 1715. The document was executed at Our Court at St. Jamess this 15. Day of June 1716. In the Second Year of Our Reign. <br /> <br />The document bears three horizontal folds ostensibly where it was folded and sealed for original transmittal to Henry Earl of Lincoln. On the second panel is written the name John Mulcaster. The first and second sections of the upper fourth panel were obviously from the soiling and writing thereon the outer folded portions of the document when it was transmitted. Horizontally on the second section of the upper fourth panel is written: Warrant for. 692.3.5. to Mr. John Mulcaster in satisfaction of the like Summ Disbursd by Lt. Col. Sol. Rapin in Nurses Medicines sec. for the Rebell Prisoners from 14th. Nov. 1715. To 30th. Aprill 1716. all above the date June 16th. 1716. <br /> <br />Condition is very good overall. The document is all but complete with only fractional loss to the lower right corner two tiny holes at the intersection of vertical and horizontal folds and a short closed tear and minor associated loss at the upper right corner of the rear panel. The document shows light overall soiling and spotting the soiling heavy only on the upper rear panel which served as the outer faces when the document was originally folded for transmittal. <br /> <br />The future King George I was born Georg Ludwig in Hanover perhaps not an obvious route to the British throne. However the death in July 1700 of the duke of Gloucester reopened the question of the English succession That successor had to be a Protestantno Roman Catholic would have been consideredand of Stuart descent a combination which automatically excluded over fifty claimants with a closer hereditary claim. The person who united these qualifications was Georgs mother Sophia 1630-1714 youngest daughter of Frederick V of the Palatinate Winter King of Bohemia and of Elizabeth daughter of James I of England. <br /> <br />When he signed this document King George I 16601727 had only recently assumed the throne of Great Britain and Ireland ten months earlier in August 1715. The Jacobite cause pressed unsuccessfully upon his enthronement would be pressed with rebellious force of arms again in 1745 also to no avail. The Hanoverian period was remarkably stable not least because of the longevity of its monarchs. From 1714 through to 1901 there were only six monarchs one of whom George III remains the longest reigning king in British History. Queen Victoria then surpassed her grandfather in both age and length of reign. The period was also one of political stability and the development of constitutional monarchy. <br /> <br />Sources: ODNB; royal.uk <br/><br/> unknown
1786011991London: J.Johnson 1786. 1st ed. . Full Leather. Good. 12.5 Cm x 19 .5 Cm. xii3331 errata; main text-block generally clean tight and unmarked the odd brown spot or slightly chipped edge being about the sum of its faults; front end-paper has early inscription 'Lord Chamberlains Office' across top and pencilled name 'Donne' to centre for no apparent reason both sides edge-tanned short closed nick bottom edge small early printed number label '23' top front pastedownrear gutter opening main problem however is that front cover virtually detached and retained by rather crude yellow adhesive paper tape strip down front gutter this can I think be removed for proper restoration purposes; covers clean but corner rubbed and edge-darkened panelled has spine ends chipped across below head binder small label present but all somewhat faded or rubbed gilt '23' to bottom. The short-lived Henderson was a briefly a prominent figure and admired actor and figure in the London theatre and book contains references to and correspondence with Garrick. There are actually rather few poems these usually being embedded in letters. Uncommon. As an irrelevant but curious aside I spotted in a footnote to Preface p.x in defence of publishing Henderson's poetry the inclusion of poems by 'black women' in a list of those whose verse should not pester the public. <br/> <br/> J.Johnson hardcover
1790053138London: J.F. and C. Rivington 1790. New Edition . Wrappers. Near Fine. Small Octavo. LONDON : 1790. First published in 1742 . Plain paper wrappers; paper-covered spine. No owner name or internal markings. Crisp clean copy. NEAR FINE. 47 pages. 1p adverts. Sm.8vo. Referenced by: English Short Title Catalog ESTCT68637. Will be well-packed for posting/shipping. Rosley Books for Antiquarian books Cumberland Everyman Inklings Keswick Literature Rarities Theology and History. . <br/> <br/> J.F. and C. Rivington unknown
1753739151-95 pages Printed for T. Butler and M. Cooper hardcover
179355054London W. Faden 1793. 75 x 62 cm. Engraved map of Ireland for travelling use sectioned and laid down on linen. With 2 large fine engraved cartouches and handcoloured in outline. unknown
179127702London: J.& J. Boydell 1791. 2 volumes. First Edition. Collates complete with 92 plates by Hogarth and with anecdotal descriptions of his pictures by Ireland. 8vo recent calf back marble boards. Some intermittent spotting and stains but a very nice copy in attractive binding. AN EXCELLENT WORK ON WILLIAM HOGARTH FEATURING MANY PLATES. William Hogarth's popular engravings are here provided with "a moral and analytical description" with a "description of what I conceive the comic and moral tendencies of each."<br> The most considerable English figure in book illustration of the early eighteenth century Hogarth 1697-1764 was trained as a silversmith's engraver but found his niche as a maker of prints aimed at the common man. His series of engravings such as "The Harlot's Progress" "Marriage a la Mode" and "The Analysis of Beauty" were immensely popular in his lifetime and immediately inspired numerous plays and novels and they continued to be reprinted for many years. As Lamb said of him "Other pictures we look at--his prints we read. [J.& J. Boydell] hardcover
1766287781London 1766. First Edition. Softcover. Poor copy in the original stiff-card wrappers; wear and tear as with age. Text remains in fine condition and without blemish. Missing both the back and front boards. Physical description; 4 ix 1 741 25 pages. Subjects; Ireland Politics and government 1760-1820. London paperback
1794015473London: R. Faulder 1794. Volume 1 only. Book measures 23.5x16.5.cm. xvi183pp 55 plates lacking 2 plates. Black Girl & Diana . Plate Satin worn on edge. Bound in half calf marble boards raised bands colored endpapers. Binding heavily worn with wear loss. Binding holding. Internally pages and plates clean. Being sold as a collection of 55 plates. . Half Calf. Good Plus. 8vo. R. Faulder Hardcover
1792007462London: Whitehall: T. and J. Egerton 1792. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. A Complete set of the Samuel Ireland River Books all the Plates with Contemporary Hand-Colouring! 8 volumes with 213 plates. Picturesque Views of the River Thames London: T. and J. Egerton 1792. First edition two quarto volumes 222155 mm xvi 290 1 1 errata 1; viii 2 258 1 errata 1. 2 ads pp. Each volume with half title hand coloured frontispiece bearing the title and an uncoloured map of the area surveyed in that volume. Contains all twenty eight hand coloured aquatints. Numerous textual engravings throughout. Together with: Picturesque Views of the River Medway London: T. and J. Egerton 1793. First edition Quarto 222155 mm xii 2 map 206. 2 ads pp. Complete with half title hand coloured frontispiece bearing the title uncoloured map of the area surveyed and all twenty eight hand coloured aquatints. Numerous textual engravings throughout. Together with: Picturesque Views on the Upper or Warwickshire Avon London; R. Faulder and J. Egerton 1795. First edition Quarto 222155 mm xviii 2 284 pp. Bound without the half title but with the map of the area surveyed. Complete with all thirty two hand coloured aquatints including coloured frontispiece. Numerous textual engravings throughout. WITH: Picturesque Views on the River Wye London: R. Faulder and J. Egerton 1797. First edition Quarto 222155 mm xii 2 159 1 pp. Complete with half title uncoloured map of the area surveyed and all thirty one hand coloured aquatints. Numerous textual engravings throughout. The very rare hand coloured issue. Of the nineteen copies of this work to come up at auction in the last thirty years only one copy had hand coloured plates. Not in Abbey or any other of the usual bibliographies. This volume which was unknown to Abbey completes Ireland's famous River guides. Together with: Picturesque Views with an Historical Account of the Inns of Court in London and Westminster. London: R. Faulder and J. Egerton 1800. First edition Quarto 222155 mm xvi 254 2 errata. Complete with all twenty one hand coloured aquatints. Numerous textual engravings throughout. Half title not bound in. The rare hand coloured issue. According to Abbey the plates in this work were sepia aquatints. Together with: IRELAND Samuel Picturesque Tour through Holland Brabant and Part of France 1789. The second edition and additions; and an entire new set of copper plates in aqua-tinta from drawings made on the spot. London: T. Egerton. Second edition with additions two quarto volumes 222155 mm xviii 217 1; iv 211 1 pp. Complete with all forty nine aquatints including the engraved titles and the extra plate of 'Delft towards the Hague' not cited in the plate list. Half titles not called for. This is the exceedingly rare hand coloured issue which was unknown to Abbey not even a mention of 'some copies hand coloured'. The distinction between the first and second editions is that plates 31 and 48 appear in this edition for the first time and number 9 'Delft' is also additional and is not called for in the list of plates. this is the plate which appeared in the first edition instead of the plate listed 'Entrance to Delft from Rotterdam'. All eight volumes are uniformly and beautifully bound in full red morocco by Wood of London. Covers with single gilt fillet borders and corner gilt foliate devices spines delicately gilt in compartments in the same foliate pattern gilt spine lettering gilt board edges and turn-ins marbled endpapers top edges gilt. All plates captioned and with their original tissue giards. An absolutely stunning set with all 209 plates being hand coloured without any offsetting or paper flaws and in a sumptuous and appropriate binding. Abbey Scenery 430; Prideaux pp 271 & 341; Abbey Scenery 428. Prideaux p271 & 341; Abbey Scenery 427. Prideaux p 271 & 341; Abbey Scenery 207. Prideaux p 271 & 341; Abbey Travel 185. Prideaux p340. Lipperheide 95 <br/> <br/> T. and J. Egerton hardcover
1793007466London: Whitehall: T. and J. Egerton 1793. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. IRELAND Samuel. Large Paper copy with 28 hand coloured plates map and frontis in an attractive polished blue morocco mid 1800s signed verso of fep gilt edge tooling corners bumped. Spine raised bands gilt tooling & edges top joint weak. Internally half title additional title page frontis hand coloured 7 v-xii 1 2-206 pp 1 map 28 pls hand coloured engraved coloured frontis gilt tooling to board edges & turn-ins blue marbled endpapers t.e.g. 227158 mm. Abbey Scenery 428. Prideaux p. 341. Bobins 670. <br/> <br/> T. and J. Egerton hardcover
1800007750London: New Bond-Street and Whitehall: R. Faulder; and J. Egerton 1800. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. IRELAND Samuel. Interesting Detailed London Views First edition quarto in modern half calf to style over contemporary green marbled boards corners rubbed some blind tooling. Spine raised bands gilt tooling gilt titles to black calf label. Internally half title 7 viii-xvi 1 2-254 pp 1 errata 21 sepia aquatints bookplate to fpd Charles William Eliot and a small catalogue listing oval embossed stamp to half title & verso 1 pl small lib no to base of dedication some light offsetting binder stamp to verso fep bound at riverside press. 231156. Anderson 1000. Abbey 207. Bobins 672. not in Tooley. <br/> <br/> R. Faulder; and J. Egerton hardcover
1791QQ0508J & J Boydell / For the author No. 3 Poets' Corner; Mr. Nicol and Messrs. Boydell 1791. Original tree calf boards; remains of gilt decor to board edges. Rebacked in dark brown calf two black gilt labels per spine some mild cracking to surface of spine leather. Gilt ruling to spines. 8vos 15 x 23.6cm. Wear and some unobtrusive repairs to board corners. Hinges sound. Replacement laid paper terracotta endpapers reinforced at gutters with cloth. Replacement blank front and rear endpages. Vols I & II published 1791; vol. III 1798; all first editions. Engraved title pages to vols I & II; additional engraved title page to vol. III variant with date 1798. Engraved dedication to vol. III with variant 'W: Hogarth' signature. Minor scattered foxing throughout. Frontis to vol. I carefully remounted on new page stub with no impact on image. All plates present: plate listed as accompanying vol. I p. xciv 'Time smoking a picture' has been bound in after vol. II title page. Plate to accompany vol. I p. 286 bound by p. 288; plates to accompany p. 223 in vol. III bound by p. 233. 3pp. list of Hogarth's works to end of vol. II. Brown imprint to vol. I p. 70 & following page with no impact on text apparently left by loose spine label inserted as bookmark . Pencil inscription to blank front endpage of vol. I: 'Belonged to George F. Carline probably acquired abt. 1890/1900. Then to Richard C. Carline Rebound Feb: 1979 £11'. The Carlines were a well-known family of artists: George Carline 1855-1920 was a successful painter of landscapes and portraits while his son Richard Carline 1896-1980 was likewise a landscape artist - particularly known for his views from the air as a war artist during WWI - as well as his work as a convener and organiser across the art world. John Ireland c. 1742–1808 biographer. The son of a farmer he trained as a watchmaker and later established himself as a dealer in prints and writer for newspapers becoming a fixture in London literary and artistic circles and a friend of artists including Thomas Gainsborough and John Hamilton Mortimer: the frontis of vol. I is engraved after Mortimer's portrait of Ireland. Ireland was an inveterate collector and preserver of prints and drawings and it was this instinct that made him the ideal presenter of Hogarth's engravings in Hogarth Illustrated which presents Hogarth's plates - the rights to which had been transferred from Mary Lewis executrix of Hogarth's widow's will to the publisher Boydell - together with Ireland's commentary. Ireland notes in his preface that 'every plate has been carefully cleaned -and the rolling-presses now in use being on an improved principle the paper superior and the art of printing better understood impressions are more clearly and accurately taken off than they have been at any preceding period' p. cxv. Ireland's attention to detail extends to the colour of paper used - as a note in vol. III specifies 'As this print to heighten the burlesque was almost invariably impressed on blue paper I have stamped the annexed copy on the same colour' p. 18. Ireland's Supplement to Hogarth Illustrated vol. III an account of the artist 'based on Hogarth's manuscripts and autobiographical notes' ODNB was for many years the standard biography. ESTC T2314 and T2313. Robust packaging. Tracking is always added to USA orders. It can be added to other overseas orders on request. Used books are exempt from USA tariffs. 1st edition. Hardcover. Good. 8 cxxii 311 2 312-607 3 xxiv 380pp. J & J Boydell / For the author, No. 3, Poets' Corner; Mr. Nicol and Messrs. Boydell Hardcover
17916568London J. Boydell 1791. 1791 Two volumes. 6 cxxii 311 1 ; 3 312 - 607 5 p. Engraved title pages and plates. Nineteenth century half calf with a little wear on the top corners and headcaps. Spines gilt faded between raised bands with two labels per volume. One spine label chipped. Internally clean and tight. A good set of the first edition. A supplement volume appeared in 1798 but these volumes are complete as issued. London, J. Boydell, hardcover
