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GASPEY, Thomas.
Takings; or the life of a collegian. A poem illustrated by twenty-six etchings from designs by R[ichard] Dagley.
The humorous poem was written by the journalist and novelist, Thomas Gaspey. Richard Dagley exhibited irregularly at the Royal Academy between 1785 and 1833. "Richard Dagley (ca. 1765-1841) was an English subject painter. He was brought up at Christ's Hospital, and at first, made designs for jewellery. From 1784 to 1806 he exhibited domestic subjects at the Royal Academy. He then turned his attention to teaching drawing but again appeared at the Academy from 1815 to 1833. As a medallist he obtained some success, and he published works on gems in 1804 and 1822. His life was a continued struggle against poverty. He died in London in 1841" ( Bryan's Dictionary of Painters and Engravers).
- Published
- London: John Warren and G and W.B. Whittaker, 1821.
- References
- Not in Tooley or Abbey. NCBEL, III, 724
- Plates
- 26
- Binding/Size
- S=8vo
- Value
- 0-5000
- Published
- London: John Warren and G and W.B. Whittaker, 1821.
- Ref
- 980
FIRST EDITION. 8vo, pp. xxxix, [3], [35]-38, [2], 184; 26 hand-coloured engravings that are illustrative of the life of a collegian; old maroon morocco-backed marbled boards, title, and repeat gilt motif to spine, top of (flat) spine pulled, torn and with a small chip out, extremities a little rubbed and worn, hinges cracked and worn, else a good, sound copy, plates clean and nice colouring. Includes an interesting 30-page introductory essay, "Miscellaneous observations on the ludicrous in art," by Dagley. Bookplate on front pastedown "Ex-Libris Silas Reed Anthony". Also, a possible signature in pencil of "Nathan Anthony" on the front free endpaper. Coloured plates in order: 1. Frontispiece. Taking Leaps. 2. Taking Advice. 3. Taking Measures. 4. Taking Notice. 5. Taking Bets. 6. Taking Amusement. 7. Taking Courage. 8. Taking Lessons. 9. Taking Amiss. 10. Taking Aim. 11. Taking Nothing. 12. Taking Something 13. Taking Stitches. 14. Taking Hints. 15. Taking Time. 16. Taking Pledges. 17. Taking Little. 18. Taking Likenesses. 19. Taking Home. 20. Taking Comfort. 21. Taking Physic. 22. Taking Flight. 23. Taking Thought. 24. Taking Pleasure. 25. Taking All. 26. Taking Caudle.
