Baldwin & Cradock, Paternoster Row, 1820, Softcover, Book Condition: As New, Heath 1822, Illustrated By: William Hogarth

This is an Antique Engraving Print of "The Beggars Opera" and "A Just View of the British Stage, or Three Heads are Better than One", designed and engraved by William Hogarth from the original plates as restored by Heath, 1822. Taken from "The Works of William Hogarth, from the original plates as restored by James Heath Esq. R.A; with the addition of many subjects not before collected: to which are prefixed, A Biographical essay on the Genius and Productions of Hogarth and Explanation of the Subjects of the Plates" Many of these plates were formerly in the possession of Alderman Boydell; others belonged to Mr T. Cook, (who himself copied many of Hogarth's engravings;) others were purchased at various sales. The images are in a central column upon the page, within plate mark sized 285 x 480 mm. The overall page is sized 475 x 630 mm. The engraving is in excellent condition. Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual item? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley Bookshop & Gallery CAMBO & PBFA (now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre UK Why on Amazon do most sellers not describe their actual book? Buy with confidence and support a genuine Independent Bricks & Mortar Real Bookshop. We are Maynard & Bradley CAMBO & PBFA(now lapsed) members here in Leicester City Centre. Heath Edition 1822. Size: 480 x 630 mm.. 1 pages. Item Type: Antique Print. Illustrator: William Hogarth. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 500 grams. Category: Art & Design; Engraving; Britain/UK; 18th century; Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 50048.