LOT 3031
23rd July 2025

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LOT 3031
HANWAY, Jonas. A Sentimental History of Chimney Sweepers, in London & Westminster, Shewing the Necessity of Putting them under Regulations to Prevent the Grossest Inhumanity to the Climbing Boys. [London:] Dodsley & Sewell, 1785. First edition. Engraved title, 2 engraved plates, including one of a German chimney-sweep. (Spotting to blanks and title, small marginal tear to plate, occasional browning.) [Bound with:] J.P. ANDREWS. An Appeal to the Humane, on Behalf of the Most Deplorable Class of Society, The Climbing Boys, Employed by the Chimney-Sweepers. London: John Stockdale, 1788. First edition. Engraved plate. (Offsetting to title.) 8vo (148 x 95mm.) Near contemporary half calf, red morocco lettering piece to the spine (extremities rubbed, pencil mark to front endpaper and pastedown). Note: scarce. The frontispiece of ‘A Sentimental History’ has been bound at the rear.
Estimate: £200 – £300
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