Joseph Clark the Posture Master From James Caulfield?s Portraits, Memoirs & Characters of Remarkable Persons.

[Joseph Clark the Posture Master] [The Wondering Tumor].

Published by Printed for J. Caulfield,, London:, 1794

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Original engraving single print. 6.25 x 10 inches. Minor edge wear. Minor foxing. Fine impression. Illustrates Joseph Clark the Posture Master 1 17th century contortionist described as the most extraordinary Posture Master that ever existed. Comes with mylar and backing board. James Caulfield?s famous [or perhaps, infamous] collection of portraits and accounts of notable rogues, criminals, freaks, and other curious characters. This print is from the first edition of the collection London 1794. Joseph Clark was a cotortionist in the first half of the 17th century who exhibited every species of deformity and dislocation. His nickname was ?The Wandering Tumour..

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Title
Joseph Clark the Posture Master From James Caulfield?s Portraits, Memoirs & Characters of Remarkable Persons.
Author
[Joseph Clark the Posture Master] [The Wondering Tumor].
Publisher
Printed for J. Caulfield,, London:
Publication year
1794
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
First edition.
Dimensions
6.25 x 10 inches.

Dark Parks Books & Collectibles

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Dark Parks specializes in rare books and prints. We have a large collection of early print occult, science, and English print. We also have a strong emphasis on modern horror, science fiction, and fantasy. We carry autograph material and original movie posters.

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