Description: William Hogarth A RAKE'S PROGRESS Original 1st Engraving Print 1735 The Marriage A rare opportunity to acquire an Original 1st State Lifetime print published by William Hogarth. This means it is the first ever version of this etching and engraving that William Hogarth himself published in 1735 or shortly later and was printed on William Hogarth's press at his London home A rare opportunity to acquire a 1st State Lifetime print published by William Hogarth. This means it is the first ever version of this etching and engraving that William Hogarth himself published in 1735 or shortly later and was printed on William Hogarth's press at his London home 39 x 35 cm This is Plate 5 The Marriage. The Met Museum New York has a 1st State of this print here:https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/403223 Printed on thin paper, trimmed and laid to backing board. Short 1.5 cm tear at the top above the vicar. A couple of dark foxing spots only in the picture and light foxing and a blemish in the plate as can be seen. Pretty good for it's age, nearly 300 years old. The old backing board will be cropped using a mount cutter before dispatch to meet shipping dimensions Safe packing assured. Import duty may apply in your country (not applicable in US). Combined shipping at £5 for each additional print we have listed Thanks for your interest
Price: 220 GBP
Location: Hereford
End Time: 2025-01-09T16:34:45.000Z
Shipping Cost: 37.62 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 14 days
Type: Print
Material: Paper
Production Technique: Etching
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Produced: 1700-1749
