The first day of term [graphic]

Description

Title: The first day of term [graphic]
Creator: Mosley, Charles, approximately 1720-approximately 1770, printmaker
Contributor: Gravelot, Hubert François, 1699-1773, artist.
Laurie & Whittle, publisher.
Published / Created: [6 November 1797]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published 6th November, 1797, by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street
Description: Title from text above image.
Reissue with altered imprint statement and added text and numbering at top of plate; formerly published by John Ryall.
Text on either side of title: Westminster hall. A satirical poem.
Plate numbered "16*" in upper right corner.
Four columns of verse below image: When fools fall out, for ev'ry flaw, they run horn mad to go to law ...
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Mounted to 37 x 56 cm.
Provenance: Alfred Bowditch Collection; December 1966;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 31.2 x 34 cm, on sheet 34.2 x 48 cm
Language: English

Access: Public
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