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Description
Caricaturist's Scrap Book Rare collection of illustrations by Henry Heath, compiled from various sources. The illustrations depict a variety of caricatures and comic scenes from all walks of British life. The SCRAP BOOK includes sections entitled "Omnium Gatherum," "The Art of Tormenting,", "Rules of the Art of Tormenting", "Demonology & Witchcraft," "Old Ways and New Ways," "Scenes in London," "Sayings & Doings," and "Nautical Dictionary." A fun and visual insight into the humor of the period. The highly sought after Demonology & Witchcraft section brings to mind the work Hieronymous Bosch. |