Trusler John Bewick Thomas (2 results)

Leather. Condition: Very Good. First edition. The first edition of John Trusler's 'The Progress of Man and Society' John Trusler wrote on a wide range of subjects, and founded his Literary Society as an alternative to the Royal Society. This work is a cosmography for youth on human anatomy, music, builders, cabinet makers, crime, law and war.Each section has illustrations to the head by the noted engraver Thomas Bewick. Bewick is particularly known for his work 'A History of Quadrupeds'. In a speckled calf binding. Externally, smart. Cracks to the joints, with the hinges remaining firm. Loss to the head and tail of spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Thomas Bewick (illustrator). book. …

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.".…