Hogarth, William (1697 London - 1764 ibid.)

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a total of 4 copperplate engravings from the 18th century, 1 x "England plate 2d", top left in print marked "Designd & Etchd by Wm Hogarth", top right date of publication: March 8, 1756, sheet format approx. 43, 5 x 57.5 cm, 1 x "France Plate 1st.", top left in the print inscribed "Designd & Etchd by Wm Hogarth", top right date of publication: March 8, 1756, sheet format approx. 44 x 56 cm and 1 x "First Stage of Cruelty", engraved by Thomas Cook (around 1744 London - 1818), sheet size approx. 39 x 33 cm, published in 1799, 1 x "Second Stage of Cruelty", also engraved by Thomas Cook, sheet size approx. 47.5 x 38 cm, published in 1799, both engraved while retaining the large format as with Hoghart (among other things trimmed, mounted on paper frame, slightly stained), differ. Signs of age and wear, but decorative large format Hoghart sheets