A superb set of twelve prints engraved by T Cook and published by GG & J Robinson 1796, exceptionally rare to find the index as completes this wonderful set professionally framed and glazed. These are beautifully detailed, bright in colour and a fantastic subject telling a story with a moral as true today as back when first told.Industry and Idleness is the title of a series of 12 plot-linked engravings created by William Hogarth in 1747, intending to illustrate to working children the possible rewards of hard work and diligent application and the sure disasters attending a lack of both. Unlike his earlier works, such as A Harlot''s Progress (1731) and Marriage �-la-mode (1743), which were painted first and subsequently converted to engravings, Industry and Idleness was created solely as a set of engravings. Each of the prints was sold for 1/� each so 12/� for the entire set, It may be assumed that these prints were aimed for a wider and less wealthy market than his earlier works. The originals currently reside at the British Museum.The plates show one of the two apprentices at some stage in their life, alternating between one ''prentice and the other (Industrious, Idle, Industrious, etc.) with the exceptions of 1 and 10 where both are shown. Each has a Biblical quotation relevant to the scene.We offer a no quibble full money back guarantee to all our customers should you find any dissatisfaction with any item purchased from us. All smaller items are carefully wrapped and packaged by us despatched either by Royal Mail or a reputable courier and always fully insured in transit. We are always keen to buy good antiques and collectables from jewellery, watches, silver and ceramics to all antique furnishings. From single items to complete house clearance. Feel free to contact one of the team at our shop for any enquiries you may have. We offer full furniture restoration service at our workshop in RYE EAST SUSSEX.PLEASE NOTE: we do not accept cash paym...