Sort By: Title | Author | Price Ascending | Price Descending Results for Howitt, Samuel. Howitt, Samuel. "Ape and Fox" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Ass, Ape and Mole" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Baboon & Poultry" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Bear & The Beehives" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phædrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Cock's Fighting and Eagle" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Council of Birds" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Council of Horses" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Dog and the Wolf" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Dog with a Bell" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Dog, Cock and Fox" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Eagle, Hare, Hawk & Sparrow" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Fatal Marriage" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Fighting Bulls and Frogs" A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Fox and the Lion" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Fox and the Tiger" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Hare & Many Friends" A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Hunted Beaver" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Lion, Bear, Fox and Wolf" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Aesop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Lioness and Fox" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Mastiff and Hound" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Old Lion Insulted" A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Peacock Chosen King"from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Porcupine and Snakes" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Sheep and Hunted Wolf" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Sheep, Wolf, Vulture & Kite, Before the Judgement Seat of the Lion"from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Sow and Wolf" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phædrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Stag & Fawn" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Stag in the Lions Den" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Ass and the Lion Hunting" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Bear and Two Travellers" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Bull & Mastiff" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Camel and Jupiter" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Eagle & Assembly of Animals" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Envious Frog and Ox" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Fox and the Wild Boar" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Horse and Wild Boar" A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Hound & Huntsman" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Lion, the Tiger & The Traveller" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Stag Entangled by his Horns" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Turkey and Ants" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "The Wolf and the Lamb" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Wild Boar and Lion" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Wild Boar, Sheep & Butcher" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Wolf & Porcupine" from A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart Howitt, Samuel. "Wolf and Crane" From A New Work of Animals From The Fables of Æsop, Gay and Phaedrus. A Fine original copperplate engraving on rag paper, drawn from life and etched by Samuel Howitt. Imperial Octavo (11.25 x 8.25 inches, 285 x 209 mm). Samuel Howitt (1760-1822) an talented albeit self-trained engraver of animals, whose work was unique contribution to British Sporting Art of the Georgian Period. Samuel Howitt was the brother-in-law of noted Thomas Rowlandson yet his artistic style remained without influence from Rowlandson, one of Britain's prominent 19th century caricaturists. Inspired by his own experiences as a field sportsman, Howitt excelled at the spirited and formal depiction of the hunt. Here he included all animals: wild and tame, foreign and domestic. His engravings after the fables of Aesop, Phaedrus and Gay are the finest examples of both his whimsical personification of the animals, and his inherent grasp of the animal amidst the British countryside. From ancient times, the fable, thus morality tale, was way of imparting necessary, yet well-intentioned advice to our fellow man. If the harsh lessons of human virtue, vice and folly were softened under the guise of animals, the lessons were more likely to be received and respected. Even today, Howitt's engravings of the fables remain a gentle yet poignant reminder of one of life's lessons; either hard-won, or still to be learned. Many of our favored and well-known expressions such as the ever encouraging: "One good turn deserves another" and the landlord's lament: "Possession is Eleven Points the Law", were derived from these very tales. Although the engravings were issued as individual plates, void of any accompanying text, we have researched and identified the each fable, and offer the engraving and fable complete. Each plate is sold individually. (Siltzer. British Sporting Prints. 160. Casey Wood, The Literature of Vertebrate Zoology, 392.) Publisher Information: Edward Orme, Printseller to the King, London: 1811. Price: $350.00 Add to Cart

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