The Ballarat Mechanics Institute have in the extensive heritage collection of rare books a complete volume of the works of William Hogath.
This publication is the 1822 (1837) edition of plates restored by James Heath, Esq.,R.A.
There are a total of 116 full page plates, some 40 pages having multiple engravings.
Although the covers and the spine of the book have deteriorated, most of the plates are in excellent condition, with very little or no foxing. The heavy card on which the plates are mounted is very brittle, and some corners of the mounts show cracks or tears. However the actual engravings, being on a lighter but better quality paper, are mostly intact. All plates are bound into the original volume.
Inspection of the plates may be had on application to the librarian, and a suitable time for showing can be arranged. They are not on permanent display in the heritage library.
Harlot’s Progress Marriage-a-la-Mode
A Rake’s Progress The Four Times of the Day
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