HOGARTH, William (1697-1764). The Analysis of Beauty. Written with a view of fixing the fluctuating Ideas of Taste, London: J. Reeves, 1753. 4° (257 x 212mm). 2 folding engraved plates. (Spotted, plates repaired on verso, some mainly marginal staining and spotting.) Contemporary calf-backed boards (rather worn). Provenance: signature of James Hillman dated 2nd May 1797 on front and rear pastedowns. FIRST EDITION. Brunet III, 250: "Edition originale..."; Lowndes III, 1082. Sold not subject to return.

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HOGARTH, William (1697-1764). The Analysis of Beauty. Written with a view of fixing the fluctuating Ideas of Taste, London: J. Reeves, 1753. 4° (257 x 212mm). 2 folding engraved plates. (Spotted, plates repaired on verso, some mainly marginal staining and spotting.) Contemporary calf-backed boards (rather worn). Provenance: signature of James Hillman dated 2nd May 1797 on front and rear pastedowns. FIRST EDITION. Brunet III, 250: "Edition originale..."; Lowndes III, 1082. Sold not subject to return.

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