first edition
by ALKEN, Henry
London: Tho.s McLean, 1823. Scenes in the Life of Master George"
ALKEN, Henry. [Scenes in the Life of Master George. London: Thos. McLean: Repository of Wit and Humour, 1823].
First edition. Oblong folio (10 1/4 x 13 7/8 inches; 260 x 352 mm.). Twelve superb hand colored soft-ground etched plates, all interleaved. Three of the plates are watermarked "J. Whatman 1822" and one is watermarked "J. Whatman 1824"
Early twentieth century three-quarter dark blue morocco over blue cloth boards, ruled in gilt. Front cover with rectangular red morocco label bordered and lettered in gilt, spine with two raised bands, lettered horizontally in gilt, gray marbled endpapers. Expertly rebacked with the original spine laid down. Chemised in a quarter black morocco over blue cloth slipcase, spine with two raised bands lettered horizontally in gilt. A wonderful example of this exceptionally rare and highly amusing book.
Scenes in the Life of Master George progresses from a mischievous boy attempting to ride a kicking donkey, and with more of a preference for pugilism than cricket, to a plausible adult doffing his hat to a lady in London's Hyde Park.
"A rare and amusing set showing the kind of sport boys were indulging in in those days… First issue, not mentioned by Siltzer nor in the Dulles catalogue." (Schwerdt).
The Plates:
1. Setting dogs to fight.
2. Fishing.
3. Badger baiting.
4. Bull baiting.
5. Cock fighting.
6. Bear baiting.
7. Morning ride.
8. Bringing up to the bar.
9. Sparrow catching.
10. Rat hunting with a visit from Domine.
11. A turn up with the lads of the villiage.
12. Giving the villiage donkeys a treat.
Bobins IV, 1374; Dixon, 64; Mellon/Snelgrove, 98; Schwerdt IV, p. 4; Tooley, 46;. (Inventory #: 05602)
ALKEN, Henry. [Scenes in the Life of Master George. London: Thos. McLean: Repository of Wit and Humour, 1823].
First edition. Oblong folio (10 1/4 x 13 7/8 inches; 260 x 352 mm.). Twelve superb hand colored soft-ground etched plates, all interleaved. Three of the plates are watermarked "J. Whatman 1822" and one is watermarked "J. Whatman 1824"
Early twentieth century three-quarter dark blue morocco over blue cloth boards, ruled in gilt. Front cover with rectangular red morocco label bordered and lettered in gilt, spine with two raised bands, lettered horizontally in gilt, gray marbled endpapers. Expertly rebacked with the original spine laid down. Chemised in a quarter black morocco over blue cloth slipcase, spine with two raised bands lettered horizontally in gilt. A wonderful example of this exceptionally rare and highly amusing book.
Scenes in the Life of Master George progresses from a mischievous boy attempting to ride a kicking donkey, and with more of a preference for pugilism than cricket, to a plausible adult doffing his hat to a lady in London's Hyde Park.
"A rare and amusing set showing the kind of sport boys were indulging in in those days… First issue, not mentioned by Siltzer nor in the Dulles catalogue." (Schwerdt).
The Plates:
1. Setting dogs to fight.
2. Fishing.
3. Badger baiting.
4. Bull baiting.
5. Cock fighting.
6. Bear baiting.
7. Morning ride.
8. Bringing up to the bar.
9. Sparrow catching.
10. Rat hunting with a visit from Domine.
11. A turn up with the lads of the villiage.
12. Giving the villiage donkeys a treat.
Bobins IV, 1374; Dixon, 64; Mellon/Snelgrove, 98; Schwerdt IV, p. 4; Tooley, 46;. (Inventory #: 05602)
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