ALKEN, Henry Thomas (1785-1851)

Lot 65
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Lot 65 | ALKEN, Henry Thomas (1785-1851)
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£ 3 000 – 5 000
ALKEN, Henry Thomas (1785-1851)

[Scenes in the Life of Master George. London: Thomas M'Lean, 1823, plates watermarked 1822.]

First issue of this sought-after work, showing a boy’s initiation into various forms of sport, some more pleasant than others. This series of satirical illustrations mocking the social and cultural norms of the early 19th century was a critical and commercial success, the publication going through four further editions. The soft-ground etchings, with their illustration of the slightly rotund and baffled looking Master George, are each accompanied by a humorous caption, sarcastically mocking the aristocrat in his doings. Bobins IV,1374; Mellon/Snelgrove 98; Schwerdt IV, p.4; Tooley 46.



Oblong quarto (260 x 352mm). 12 soft-ground etchings coloured by a contemporary hand (occasional spotting and offsetting). Modern dark blue three-quarter morocco, earlier maroon morocco label on upper cover, gilt to spine and covers (extremities very slightly rubbed, joints repaired and cracking, headcap defective). Encased in modern blue cloth chemise and slipcase with gilt lettering to spine. Provenance: Le Vivier Library (sold at Christie’s South Kensington, 30 October 2012, lot 50).





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