481: WILLIAM HOGARTH BOOK AND ENGRAVINGS CIRCA 1800

William Hogarth (1697-1764)
(18th century)
Two engravings: 'Canvassing for Votes' and 'The Polling,' 'designed' by W. Hogarth, Engraved by T. Cook; An engraving titled 'Simon Lord Lovat, Drawn from the Life and Etch'd in Aquafortis by Willm Hogarth. Price 1 Shilling, Publish'd according to Act of Parliament August, 25th 1746;' Book: Nichols, John B. 'Biographical Anecdotes of William Hogarth: With a Catalogue of his Works,' London: Printed by and for John Nichols, 1785, 529 pages. Plus a modern catalog raisonne Shesgreen, Sean. 'Engravings by Hogarth,' New York: Dover, 1973.
Measurements range from 8.75 x 5.5 to 24 x 29 inches.
Prints show light toning and foxing, not examined outside the frame. The 1785 book shows some toning, foxing and shelf wear, front cover and two fly pages are loose but present, complete.
$150 - $250