eng. on copper ; iv, 159 pages; ENGRAVINGS: "An Historical Sketch of the Art of Caricaturing with Graphic Illustrations", J. P. Malcolm, London, 1813, first edition, 31 engraved plates one of which is folding. Full contemporary calf leather binding solid with replaced sympathetic leather spine. 4 leaves, one a plate, with 1 1/2" marginal tear. 31 B/W plates with one foldout. 11" x 8". Contents good and clean. Caricatures run the gamut from angels to saints and grotesque to ludicrous, most curious indeed. Ranges from the 16th century to late 18th. Descriptive commentary and information. View More...
