Humorous Designs, calculated to Amuse, Instruct, but not to Debase the Mind. Busby's Illustrations for Scrap Books.
Pubd. at the Artist's Depoy. 81 Charlotte St. Fitzroys London 1826.
Very fine coloured etchings. A collection of 46 plates on scrap sheets. Image 108 x 140mm. 4¼ x 5½". Cut and laid on scrap sheet.
From " Busby's Illustrations for Scrap Books." A collection of social satire of the mid 19th century regarding normal day to day lives across all social classes; these include men playing cards, fighting, eating, drinking, smoking and other social determinants of health: such as the man down to his last shilling, the beggars, the woman's disgust of men and the rat catcher. Range of publication dates from 1824 through to 1832; taken from different books.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 16311] £480.00
Very fine coloured etchings. A collection of 46 plates on scrap sheets. Image 108 x 140mm. 4¼ x 5½". Cut and laid on scrap sheet.
From " Busby's Illustrations for Scrap Books." A collection of social satire of the mid 19th century regarding normal day to day lives across all social classes; these include men playing cards, fighting, eating, drinking, smoking and other social determinants of health: such as the man down to his last shilling, the beggars, the woman's disgust of men and the rat catcher. Range of publication dates from 1824 through to 1832; taken from different books.
Not in BM.
[Ref: 16311] £480.00