Thomas Rowlandson "Tours of Dr. Syntax" hand coloured etchings (1812-1850s) Second tour: in Search of Consolation

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The Tours of Dr. Syntax
Written by William Combe with illustrations by Thomas Rowlandson

Original hand-coloured aquatint etchings between 165-210 years old!
From various editions between 1812 through circa 1855.

The Tours of Dr. Syntax were published many times over a period of about 80 years. Due to the nature of aquatint etchings, the plates were worn down over the years. Thus, the earlier prints, with much more detail and finer hand-colouring are generally more sought after. Our collection has etchings from the earlier editions as well as the later. Generally, the earlier edition prints will be more valuable than the later prints with less detail and more garish colouring. Below are the offerings from Darvill's Rare Prints' large collection of Dr. Syntax prints.

The sheet size of most the etchings is approximately 5.5 x 9 inches, though this does vary by edition.

The Second Tour of Dr. Syntax
Dr. Syntax in Search of Consolation

Dr. Syntax and his Counterpart

Probably an earlier impression, some light foxing

$55

Dr. Syntax and his Counterpart

Probably a slightly later impression

$45

Dr. Syntax and his Counterpart

Probably a slightly later impression

$45

Dr. Syntax lamenting the loss of his wife

Probably an earlier impression, some light foxing

$45

Dr. Syntax lamenting the loss of his wife

Probably a slightly later impression

$40

Dr. Syntax lamenting the loss of his wife

Probably a later impression

$20

Dr. Syntax at the funeral of his wife

Probably an earlier impression, some light foxing

$45

Dr. Syntax at the funeral of his wife

Probably a later impression

$25

Dr. Syntax and the Gypsies

Probably an earlier impression, some light foxing

Dr. Syntax and the Gypsies

Probably a later impression

$40

Doctor Syntax loses his wig

Probably an earlier impression

$60

The visit of Dr. Syntax to the Widow Hopefull at York

Probably a later impression

$45

Dr. Syntax amused with Pat in the Pond

Probably an earlier impression

$60

Dr. Syntax amused with Pat in the Pond

Probably a later impression

$50

Dr. Syntax in the Glass-House

Probably an earlier impression, very light foxing

$60

Dr. Syntax in the Glass-House

Probably a later impression

$50

Dr. Syntax visits Eaton Hall, Cheshire

Probably an earlier impression, very light foxing

$65

Dr. Syntax visits Eaton Hall, Cheshire

Probably a later impression

$50

Dr. Syntax making his will

Probably an earlier impression, narrow bottom margin

$60

Dr. Syntax making his will

Probably a slightly later impression, marginal foxing

$50

Dr. Syntax making his will

Probably a later impression

$40

Doctor Syntax in a Court of Justice

Probably an earlier impression, very faint marginal foxing

$60

Doctor Syntax in a Court of Justice

Probably a slightly later impression, very faint marginal foxing

$55

Doctor Syntax in a Court of Justice

Probably a later impression

$40

Dr. Syntax and the superannuated Fox Hunter

Probably a slightly later impression, very faint marginal foxing

Dr. Syntax and the superannuated Fox Hunter

Probably a later impression, light marginal foxing

$60

Dr. Syntax with the Skimmington Riders

Probably a later impression

Dr. Syntax visits a Boarding School for young Ladies

Probably an earlier impression

$60

Dr. Syntax visits a Boarding School for young Ladies

Probably a slightly later impression

$55

Dr. Syntax visits a Boarding School for young Ladies

Probably a later impression

$45

Dr. Syntax making a discovery

Probably an earlier impression

Dr. Syntax painting a portrait

Probably an earlier impression (1819 Whatman watermark on paper)

Dr. Syntax painting a portrait

Probably a later impression

$45

Marriage of Doctor Dicky Bend

Probably an earlier impression

$50

Marriage of Doctor Dicky Bend

Probably a slightly later impression

$40

Marriage of Doctor Dicky Bend

Probably a later impression

$30

Doctor Syntax at an Auction

Probably an earlier impression

Doctor Syntax at an Auction

Probably a later impression

$45

Doctor Syntax & Bookseller

Probably an earlier impression

$60

Doctor Syntax & Bookseller

Probably a slightly later impression

$50

Doctor Syntax & Bookseller

Probably a later impression

$40

Dr. Syntax at Free Mason's Hall

Probably an earlier impression, faint foxing

$50

Dr. Syntax at Free Mason's Hall

Probably a slightly later impression

$40

Dr. Syntax at Free Mason's Hall

Probably a later impression

$30

Miss Worthy's Marriage. Dr. Syntax in the Chair

Probably an earlier impression, light foxing

$50

Miss Worthy's Marriage. Dr. Syntax in the Chair

Probably a slightly later impression

$45

Miss Worthy's Marriage. Dr. Syntax in the Chair

Probably a later impression

$35

The Third Tour of Dr. Syntax. In Search of a Wife

(The Third Tour of Dr. Syntax. In Search of a Wife.)

(The First Tour of Dr. Syntax. In Search of the Picturesque.)

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