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[TRUSLER (John), BEWICK (Thomas)] - The Progress of Man and Society. Illustrated by upwards of One Hundred and Twenty Cuts. Opening the eyes, and unfolding the mind of youth gradually. By the Rev. Dr. Trusler, Author of Hogarth Moralized, Proverbs Exemplified, &c. &c.

London: Printed for the Author, John Trusler, 1791. First edition, 12mo, [4], iii, v, 264pp., wood-engraved vignertte on half-title, Trusler's coat of arms forming frontispiece, 132 woodcut illustrations, text a little soiled and age-toned, closed tear to leaf A5, cont. calf, worn, spine defective, covers detached. These singularly graphic woodcuts comprise representations of the amusements and occupations of society, mechanical employments, etc. Provenance: Armorial bookplate of John Abraham, Liverppol. Hugo, 59. "With marvellously clever cuts by John Bewick."
GBP 209.63 [Appr.: EURO 246.5 US$ 266.92 | JP¥ 41842] Book number 38539

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