A rare 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

34.5 x 32.5 cm

This is Plate 1 The Heir. The Met Museum New York has a 1st State of this print here:

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/401572

ref Paulson 1970 & 1989

Condition
Printed on thin paper, trimmed and laid to backing board. Tear from toe of boot in the cupboard to the bottom. Only minor age discolouration, some foxing blemishes and foxing in the lower margin. Pretty good for it’s age, nearly 300 years old. The backing board (probably added in late 19th C) 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). If you would like to buy any more unframed prints we have in this series combined international shipping is £5 for each additional print