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Howitt, Samuel (1765 – Somers Town 1822). A Trap to Shoot the Bear. The stretched bear strained reaching and licking for the honey-pot and the running out honey. Aquatint by Howitt + M. Dubourg (before 1786 – after 1838) in its original coloring. Inscribed: Howitt Del. / Published & Sold Jany. 1st. 1813, by Edwd. Orme Bond Street, London. / Howitt & Dubourg Sculpt., otherwise as before. 18.3 x 23.1 cm.
Tooley 224, 75. – From the 1stedition of FOREIGN FIELD SPORTS completed in 1814 , Schwerdt I (1928), 177 ff.: “The coloured plates … especially those drawn by Howitt, are fine, both as regards draughtsmanship and colouring … (The book) is sure to increase in value … ”.
(de heer P. E., 24. Januar 2008)
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