1808, ISBN: 05582a02ce98d68fb2cd0ee61f27d4be

Toronto: H. & W. Rowsell, Printers, 1841. First Edition. Verses, as recited at its meetings, celebrating the activities of this convivial club of limited and military membership. (TPL) T… Mehr…

Toronto: H. & W. Rowsell, Printers, 1841. First Edition. Verses, as recited at its meetings, celebrating the activities of this convivial club of limited and military membership. (TPL) The club...was formed for the purpose of enjoying sleighing and encouraging and developing the accomplishments of tandem driving by its members. The latter were for the most part officers drawn from the various regiments of infantry stationed in Toronto, though there were a few others who were member of Toronto society and not of the Garrison. The club was organized in 1849.... (John Ross Robertson, Landmarks of Toronto, 1894-1914, Vol. II, pp. 1040-48. Among the members were Lieutenant-Colonel Wingfield and Major Markham, Captain Brooke, Captain Osborne Markham, Lieut. Dickson, all of the 32nd regiment, Lieut.-Col. McBean, Capt. Hollliday, 93rd Highlanders, Lieut. Colville, 85th Regiment, Lieut. Bamford, 73rd Regiment, Captain Arthur, Lieut. Domville, and Capt. Strachan, Lt.-Col. Airey, Capt. Byron, Lieut. Hutton, Lieut. Lang, Lieut. Talbot and C.Roche, all of the 34th Regiment, &c. The watercolour vignette drawings depicting sleighing parties of members and ladies are unsigned but were presumably executed by a club member; the names of the members depicted are entered in manuscript below the drawings. Fleming 1594. Lande 2258. TPL 2495. 8vo. pp. 1 p.l., 66. 12 original watercolour vignette drawings mounted in the text. later calf by Morrell, rebacked with gilt spine mounted, gilt inside dentelles, gilt edges, endleaves preserved. ownership entry of G.W.D.Lowry, 32nd Regt, Toronto, April 30, 1841. calling card of Lieut. Colonel John Bayne Maclean [1862-1950], (late) 17th Royal Canadian Hussars, founder of Macleans magazine and the Financial Post, on which he has written a note presenting the copy to his friend Donald in April, 1948, remarking on having bought the copy 30 years previously in London, not having been able to part with it, and having known in later years several of the officers of the club (and some of them were characters), Toronto: H. & W. Rowsell, Printers, 1841, 0, London: R. Ackermann, 1808. Complete with the Rare 'Pall Mall' Plate ROWLANDSON, Thomas. Miseries of Human Life: Designed and Etched by T. Rowlandson... London: R. Ackermann, 1808. Oblong quarto (7 3/4 x 9 7/8 inches; 197 x 250 mm.). Hand colored engraved title-page and forty-nine hand colored engraved plates including the rare 'Pall Mall' plate which is missing from most copies. Seven of the plates watermarked 'J. Whatman 1811' and three watermarked 'J. Whatman 1812'. Some occasional light marginal staining, otherwise bright and fresh. Full late nineteenth century maroon morocco by Rivière & Son (stamp-signed in gilt on front turn-in). Covers decoratively bordered in gilt with gilt corner-pieces, spine with five raised bands, decoratively tooled and lettered in gilt in compartments, gilt ruled board edges and decorative gilt turn-ins, dark blue coated endpapers, all edges gilt. With the armorial bookplate of William Morley Pegge on front paste-down. Lower part of front hinge very slightly cracked but absolutely sound. "Plate 40 'Pall Mall' is rare, most copies re-placing this with 'The Chiropodist' (Abbey). According to ABPC just one copy complete with all 51 plates has appeared at auction over the past 35 years (Christie's New York, May 14th, 1985) "The Miseries of Human Life, [originally] written in 1806 by James Beresford (1764-1840) of Oxford University, was extraordinarily successful, becoming a minor classic in the satirical literature of the day. In a humorous dialogue between two old curmudgeons, the book details the "petty outrages, minor humiliations, and tiny discomforts that make up everyday human existence." The public loved it: dozens of editions were published, and printmakers rushed to illustrate their own versions of life's miseries. Thomas Rowlandson (1756/57-1827) began drawing scenes based on Beresford's book as soon as it was published, and after two years the luxury print dealer Rudolph Ackermann selected fifty of his hand-colored etchings for a new edition of Miseries. Many of the now-iconic characters and situations that the artist drew for this project - some based closely on Beresford's text and others of his own invention-reappeared in later works, with variations on the Miseries turning up until the artist's death. In the early twentieth century, Dickson Q. Brown, Class of 1895, donated two thousand Rowlandson prints and all of the artist's illustrated books to Princeton University Library. Of particular importance was a small box of Rowlandson's unpublished, undated drawings, including many specifically related to his Miseries series... Just as in Rowlandson's book, those specific to Beresford's text are shown alongside others that illustrate life's miseries more generally, including some from the Princeton University Art Museum's collection. The sections follow the chapters, or "groans," of Beresford's book." (Julie Mellby, Graphic Arts Curator, Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University). William Morley Pegge (1952-1927) appears to have been a sportsman and a collector. He collected lace, books and drawings, and was a client of Messrs Dowdeswell and Dowdeswell. In 1910 he was a buyer at the sale of Sir William Neville Abdy's collection at Christie's, London. His own library was sold by Sotheby's, London, on 29 March 1928. Grego, Rowlandson II, pp. 119-124; Abbey, Life in England, 317 (plates watermarked 1811 & 1814); Not in Tooley., London: R. Ackermann, 1808, 0<

1808, ISBN: 05582a02ce98d68fb2cd0ee61f27d4be

London: R. Ackermann, 1808. Complete with the Rare 'Pall Mall' Plate ROWLANDSON, Thomas. Miseries of Human Life: Designed and Etched by T. Rowlandson... London: R. Ackermann, 1808. Ob… Mehr…

London: R. Ackermann, 1808. Complete with the Rare 'Pall Mall' Plate ROWLANDSON, Thomas. Miseries of Human Life: Designed and Etched by T. Rowlandson... London: R. Ackermann, 1808. Oblong quarto (7 3/4 x 9 7/8 inches; 197 x 250 mm.). Hand colored engraved title-page and forty-nine hand colored engraved plates including the rare 'Pall Mall' plate which is missing from most copies. Seven of the plates watermarked 'J. Whatman 1811' and three watermarked 'J. Whatman 1812'. Some occasional light marginal staining, otherwise bright and fresh. Full late nineteenth century maroon morocco by Rivière & Son (stamp-signed in gilt on front turn-in). Covers decoratively bordered in gilt with gilt corner-pieces, spine with five raised bands, decoratively tooled and lettered in gilt in compartments, gilt ruled board edges and decorative gilt turn-ins, dark blue coated endpapers, all edges gilt. With the armorial bookplate of William Morley Pegge on front paste-down. Lower part of front hinge very slightly cracked but absolutely sound. "Plate 40 'Pall Mall' is rare, most copies re-placing this with 'The Chiropodist' (Abbey). According to ABPC just one copy complete with all 51 plates has appeared at auction over the past 35 years (Christie's New York, May 14th, 1985) "The Miseries of Human Life, [originally] written in 1806 by James Beresford (1764-1840) of Oxford University, was extraordinarily successful, becoming a minor classic in the satirical literature of the day. In a humorous dialogue between two old curmudgeons, the book details the "petty outrages, minor humiliations, and tiny discomforts that make up everyday human existence." The public loved it: dozens of editions were published, and printmakers rushed to illustrate their own versions of life's miseries. Thomas Rowlandson (1756/57-1827) began drawing scenes based on Beresford's book as soon as it was published, and after two years the luxury print dealer Rudolph Ackermann selected fifty of his hand-colored etchings for a new edition of Miseries. Many of the now-iconic characters and situations that the artist drew for this project - some based closely on Beresford's text and others of his own invention-reappeared in later works, with variations on the Miseries turning up until the artist's death. In the early twentieth century, Dickson Q. Brown, Class of 1895, donated two thousand Rowlandson prints and all of the artist's illustrated books to Princeton University Library. Of particular importance was a small box of Rowlandson's unpublished, undated drawings, including many specifically related to his Miseries series... Just as in Rowlandson's book, those specific to Beresford's text are shown alongside others that illustrate life's miseries more generally, including some from the Princeton University Art Museum's collection. The sections follow the chapters, or "groans," of Beresford's book." (Julie Mellby, Graphic Arts Curator, Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University). William Morley Pegge (1952-1927) appears to have been a sportsman and a collector. He collected lace, books and drawings, and was a client of Messrs Dowdeswell and Dowdeswell. In 1910 he was a buyer at the sale of Sir William Neville Abdy's collection at Christie's, London. His own library was sold by Sotheby's, London, on 29 March 1928. Grego, Rowlandson II, pp. 119-124; Abbey, Life in England, 317 (plates watermarked 1811 & 1814); Not in Tooley., London: R. Ackermann, 1808, 0<

1808, ISBN: 05582a02ce98d68fb2cd0ee61f27d4be

London: R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1808. In the Original Boards Complete with the Rare 'Pall Mall' Plate ROWLANDSON, Thomas. Miseries of Human Life: Designed and Etched by T. Row… Mehr…

London: R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1808. In the Original Boards Complete with the Rare 'Pall Mall' Plate ROWLANDSON, Thomas. Miseries of Human Life: Designed and Etched by T. Rowlandson... London: R. Ackermann, 1808. Oblong quarto (8 1/8 x 10 3/16 inches; 207 x 262 mm.). Hand colored engraved title-page and forty-nine hand colored engraved plates including the rare 'Pall Mall' plate which is missing from most copies. Two of the plates watermarked 'J. Whatman 1811' and seven watermarked 'J. Whatman 1814'. Original quarter roan over drab boards. Front cover with original printed green paper label "Miseries of Human Life. / Designed and Etched by / T. Rowlandson. / 50 plates, coloured / [rule] / Price £1. 11. 6d." Spine ruled in gilt. Spine worn, corners rubbed. Housed in a full red morocco solander case with five raised bands, lettered in gilt in compartments. A wonderful untouched copy, the plates bright and fresh. "Plate 40 'Pall Mall' is rare, most copies re-placing this with 'The Chiropodist' (Abbey). According to ABPC just one copy complete with all 51 plates has appeared at auction over the past 35 years (Christie's New York, May 14th, 1985) "The Miseries of Human Life, [originally] written in 1806 by James Beresford (1764-1840) of Oxford University, was extraordinarily successful, becoming a minor classic in the satirical literature of the day. In a humorous dialogue between two old curmudgeons, the book details the "petty outrages, minor humiliations, and tiny discomforts that make up everyday human existence." The public loved it: dozens of editions were published, and printmakers rushed to illustrate their own versions of life's miseries. Thomas Rowlandson (1756/57-1827) began drawing scenes based on Beresford's book as soon as it was published, and after two years the luxury print dealer Rudolph Ackermann selected fifty of his hand-colored etchings for a new edition of Miseries. Many of the now-iconic characters and situations that the artist drew for this project - some based closely on Beresford's text and others of his own invention-reappeared in later works, with variations on the Miseries turning up until the artist's death. In the early twentieth century, Dickson Q. Brown, Class of 1895, donated two thousand Rowlandson prints and all of the artist's illustrated books to Princeton University Library. Of particular importance was a small box of Rowlandson's unpublished, undated drawings, including many specifically related to his Miseries series... Just as in Rowlandson's book, those specific to Beresford's text are shown alongside others that illustrate life's miseries more generally, including some from the Princeton University Art Museum's collection. The sections follow the chapters, or "groans," of Beresford's book." (Julie Mellby, Graphic Arts Curator, Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University). William Morley Pegge (1952-1927) appears to have been a sportsman and a collector. He collected lace, books and drawings, and was a client of Messrs Dowdeswell and Dowdeswell. In 1910 he was a buyer at the sale of Sir William Neville Abdy's collection at Christie's, London. His own library was sold by Sotheby's, London, on 29 March 1928. Grego, Rowlandson II, pp. 119-124; Abbey, Life in England, 317 (plates watermarked 1811 & 1814); Bobins IV, 1353; Not in Tooley., London: R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1808, 0<

1808, ISBN: 05582a02ce98d68fb2cd0ee61f27d4be

[PU: London: R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1808], In the Original Boards Complete with the Rare 'Pall Mall' Plate ROWLANDSON, Thomas. Miseries of Human Life: Designed and Etched by T.… Mehr…

[PU: London: R. Ackermann, Repository of Arts, 1808], In the Original Boards Complete with the Rare 'Pall Mall' Plate ROWLANDSON, Thomas. Miseries of Human Life: Designed and Etched by T. Rowlandson. London: R. Ackermann, 1808. Oblong quarto (8 1/8 x 10 3/16 inches; 207 x 262 mm.). Hand colored engraved title-page and forty-nine hand colored engraved plates including the rare 'Pall Mall' plate which is missing from most copies. Two of the plates watermarked 'J. Whatman 1811' and seven watermarked 'J. Whatman 1814'. Original quarter roan over drab boards. Front cover with original printed green paper label "Miseries of Human Life. / Designed and Etched by / T. Rowlandson. / 50 plates, coloured / [rule] / Price £1. 11. 6d." Spine ruled in gilt. Spine worn, corners rubbed. Housed in a full red morocco solander case with five raised bands, lettered in gilt in compartments. A wonderful untouched copy, the plates bright and fresh. "Plate 40 'Pall Mall' is rare, most copies re-placing this with 'The Chiropodist' (Abbey). According to ABPC just one copy complete with all 51 plates has appeared at auction over the past 35 years (Christie's New York, May 14th, 1985) "The Miseries of Human Life, [originally] written in 1806 by James Beresford (1764-1840) of Oxford University, was extraordinarily successful, becoming a minor classic in the satirical literature of the day. In a humorous dialogue between two old curmudgeons, the book details the "petty outrages, minor humiliations, and tiny discomforts that make up everyday human existence." The public loved it: dozens of editions were published, and printmakers rushed to illustrate their own versions of life's miseries. Thomas Rowlandson (1756/57-1827) began drawing scenes based on Beresford's book as soon as it was published, and after two years the luxury print dealer Rudolph Ackermann selected fifty of his hand-colored etchings for a new edition of Miseries. Many of the now-iconic characters and situations that the artist drew for this project - some based closely on Beresford's text and others of his own invention-reappeared in later works, with variations on the Miseries turning up until the artist's death. In the early twentieth century, Dickson Q. Brown, Class of 1895, donated two thousand Rowlandson prints and all of the artist's illustrated books to Princeton University Library. Of particular importance was a small box of Rowlandson's unpublished, undated drawings, including many specifically related to his Miseries series. Just as in Rowlandson's book, those specific to Beresford's text are shown alongside others that illustrate life's miseries more generally, including some from the Princeton University Art Museum's collection. The sections follow the chapters, or "groans," of Beresford's book." (Julie Mellby, Graphic Arts Curator, Rare Books and Special Collections, Princeton University). William Morley Pegge (1952-1927) appears to have been a sportsman and a collector. He collected lace, books and drawings, and was a client of Messrs Dowdeswell and Dowdeswell. In 1910 he was a buyer at the sale of Sir William Neville Abdy's collection at Christie's, London. His own library was sold by Sotheby's, London, on 29 March 1928. Grego, Rowlandson II, pp. 119-124; Abbey, Life in England, 317 (plates watermarked 1811 & 1814); Bobins IV, 1353; Not in Tooley., Art, Prints & Posters<

1809, ISBN: 05582a02ce98d68fb2cd0ee61f27d4be

[SC: 17.58], [PU: Thos. Tegg. [c.1809]], PRINT CARICATURE MARITIME, Hand-coloured etching; trimmed within plate mark, a little browned & mottled. 24.5 x 34cm. George BM Satires undescribe… Mehr…

[SC: 17.58], [PU: Thos. Tegg. [c.1809]], PRINT CARICATURE MARITIME, Hand-coloured etching; trimmed within plate mark, a little browned & mottled. 24.5 x 34cm. George BM Satires undescribed. Engraved by Thomas Rowlandson after Woodward. A domestic scene in which a woman, on all fours, scrubs at the hearth of a fireplace as a man creeps in behind from an open door. Beneath the title is written: 'Getting up early in a cold gloomy morning, and on running down into the breakfast room for warmth and comfort, finding chairs, table, shovel, tongues, poker and fender huddled into the middle of the room. Carpet tossed backward. - floor newly washed, windows wide open. - bees wax brush and rubber in one corner - brooms, mops and pails in another - and a dingy Drab on her knees before an empty grate'. PLEASE NOTE: For customers within the UK this item is subject to VAT.<