16. BEWICK, John; engraver (1760-1795) - TRUSLER John; editor and publisher (1735-1820).
Proverbs Exemplified, and Illustrated by Pictures from Real Life. Teaching Morality and a Knowledge of the World … London: printed for and published by the Rev. J. Trusler, 1790. 12mo (6 3/16 x 3 5/8 inches; 92 x 157mm). Wood-engraved emblematic frontispiece and 49 illustrations, all by John Bewick. 19th century tan calf-backed marbled boards, gilt lettering piece. Condition : lower blank corner of title missing, occasional spotting; binding slightly rubbed. Provenance : Peter and Iona Opie (with their Mother Goose ink stamp).
the opie copy of the first edition of this substantial collection of proverbs with Trusler's lengthy elucidations, handsomely illustrated by Thomas Bewick younger brother John (1760-1795). Gumuchian 5647; Osborne p743.
est. $500 – $750