Lot 140
Rowlandson (Thomas) Miseries of Human Life, first edition, R. Ackermann, 1808.
Hammer Price: £1,800
Description
Rowlandson (Thomas) Miseries of Human Life, first edition, engraved pictorial title and 49 plates, all hand-coloured, one with slight tear along platemark, later calf, rubbed and sunned, t.e.g., [Abbey Life 317; Bobins IV, 1353], 4to, R. Ackermann, 1808 [some plates water-marked 1811 and 1814].
⁂ With the rare 'Pall Mall' plate which is often replaced with 'The Chiropodist'.
Description
Rowlandson (Thomas) Miseries of Human Life, first edition, engraved pictorial title and 49 plates, all hand-coloured, one with slight tear along platemark, later calf, rubbed and sunned, t.e.g., [Abbey Life 317; Bobins IV, 1353], 4to, R. Ackermann, 1808 [some plates water-marked 1811 and 1814].
⁂ With the rare 'Pall Mall' plate which is often replaced with 'The Chiropodist'.