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Beachy Head
Beachy Head (1) From this part of the Gun Gardens the late lamented Rev. Henry James, Vicar of Willingdon, Sussex, accidentally fell and lost his life on the 22nd of May, 1850. / (2) Here, on the 10th of March, 1850, at 6 o'clock in the evening, Mr. S.R. Smyth (a stranger then to the Coast), overtaken by the tide and surprised by a very dense fog, endeavoured to ascend the Cliff [...]
Drawn & Litho.d by S.R. Smyth / 1852
Lithograph on india, printed area approx 170 x 240mm (6¾ x 9½"). Scarce.
Very unusual view of the chalk headland of Beachy Head in East Sussex, drawing attention to two accidents which occurred on the cliff within a short space of time. The second befell the printmaker himself who was fortunately saved and perhaps made this print in part to highlight the risks (a key identifies the exact places where the accidents took place).
[Ref: 37373]   £140.00   (£168.00 incl.VAT)
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Sketches of Cheltenham, and its Vicinity.
Sketches of Cheltenham, and its Vicinity. Drawn from Nature & on Stone and Published by H. Lamb
Published by H. Lamb, Royal Library Malvern and Fancy Repository, High Street, Cheltenham. [n.d., c.1830.]
Oblong folio, in green wrappers; illustrated title and nine lithographs, two on india paper. Extra plate added at end. Back cover and extra plate loose, extra plate trimmed and laid on later card.
A different publication to Abbey: 94, also 'Views of Cheltenham and its Vicinity'.
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North West View of the Stables lately erected by J.R. Scott Esq.r Cheltenham. [&] Interior of the Stables lately erected by J.R. Scott Esq.r Cheltenham.
North West View of the Stables lately erected by J.R. Scott Esq.r Cheltenham. [&] Interior of the Stables lately erected by J.R. Scott Esq.r Cheltenham.
Drawn & Engraved by D.T. Egerton.
Pub.d by Sherwood Neely & Jones, July 1st 1822. [&] Aug.t 1.st 1822.
Hand coloured aquatints. Sheet size: 135 x 205mm (5¼ x8") each. Trimmed inside platemark. Slight damage to upper and lower edge respectively, where previously bound.
A pair depicting the exterior and interior of John Scott’s Racing Stables in Cheltenham. The equestrian ‘palace’ was built at a time when innovation in the keeping and treatment of horses was a popular Loose boxes were build around tall glass belvederes rising high up above the roofs to let in as much light as possible as shown.
[Ref: 37324]   £95.00   (£114.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
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Stone Coffins, as found on Excavations upon the site of Chertsey Abbey.
Stone Coffins, as found on Excavations upon the site of Chertsey Abbey.
From a photograph by Captain Oakes. J.H. Le Keux sc.
[n.d., c.1905.]
Rare engraving. Sheet size: 125 x 170mm (5 x 6¾"). Trimmed inside platemark.
A plate from 'Chertsey Abbey: an existence of the past', written by Lucy Wheeler, published in 1905. In the mid-19th century the site of the abbey was excavated under the supervision of the architect and archaeologist Samuel Angell, who published an account of the investigations, accompanied by a ground plan of the abbey church, in 1862.
[Ref: 37298]   £60.00   (£72.00 incl.VAT)
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High Street, Lutterworth.
High Street, Lutterworth. Proof.
[n.d., c.1850.]
Very scarce coloured lithograph. Sheet 245 x 305mm (9¾ x 12").
A rare view of Lutterworth in Leicestershire, looking uphill.
[Ref: 37120]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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Lymne Castle, with a distant View of the French Coast.
Lymne Castle, with a distant View of the French Coast. It is situated on the descent of a Hill, about two miles West of Hythe: Its remains bear marks of great Antiquity, but when, or by whom founded, is not certain: It has been suppos'd to be the famous Portius Lemanis; but that the Sea had retired from its spacious Haven, once a Harbour for 250 Danish Vessels, Anno 893. Here it was that Prince Edward, exacted the Oath from the Barons of the Cinque Ports.
Dayes del.t. Jukes aq.t.
[London, Pub.d Jany. 31. 1790 by F. Jukes Engraver, Howland Street.] [but later.]
Coloured aquatint very rare & fine. Sheet 390 x 500mm (15¼ x 19¾"). Tear in inscription area skillfully repaired.
Lympne Castle, built at the former Roman Channel port of 'Portus Lemanis'. The topographical watercolours of Edward Dayes (1763–1804) often contained ruins, and had an influence on the early work of J.M.W. Turner.
[Ref: 36754]   £320.00  
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North Midland Railway.
North Midland Railway. View of the Bridge over the River Amber & Turnpike Road near Amber Gate
From Nature & on Stone by S. Russell
Day & Haghe Lith.rs to the Queen [c.1845]
Lithograph and tintstone, printed area 280 x 380mm (11 x 15").
The Grade II listed bridge across the River Amber in South Wingfield, Derbyshire, a major achievement of the North Midland Railway from Derby to Leeds to the designs of George and Robert Stephenson in 1840. From a series of lithographs publicising significant engineering achievements on the North Midland Railway route.
[Ref: 37222]   £320.00  
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North Midland Railway.
North Midland Railway. View through the Belper Cutting looking North
S. Russell lith.
Day & Haghe Lith.rs to the Queen [c.1845]
Lithograph and tintstone, printed area 290 x 400mm (11½ x 15¾").
The Belper cutting, a major achievement of the North Midland Railway from Derby to Leeds to the designs of George and Robert Stephenson in 1840. Massive stone retaining walls were required to make the cutting, spanned by several parallel bridges. From a series of lithographs publicising significant engineering achievements on the North Midland Railway route.
[Ref: 37221]   £380.00  
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To His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester These Views of Waymouth
To His Royal Highness The Duke of Gloucester These Views of Waymouth &c. are by Permission most Humbly Inscribed by His Highness's Devoted Faithful Humble Servants, J.s Fittler J.s Love.
Pub.d as the Act Directs Feb.y 1791.
Etched title and eleven coloured aquatint plates with very large margins (with J. Whatman watermark), as called for, with 7 (of 11) letterpress descriptions of the plates, lacking list of subscribers; rare complete. Some wear and toning of all plates, one plate with crack in platemark. Some staining on edge of margins.
A complete set of oval views of Weymouth and environs, including several views of the town and Portland, Corfe Castle, Lulworth, Wyke, Radipole & Belfield.
Abbey: Scenery 339. Different publication lines to Abbey.
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Whitby from the East Cliff.
Whitby from the East Cliff.
Lithographed by Newman & Co. 48 Watling St. London.
Published by S. Reed, Stationer, Whitby. [n.d., c.1850.]
Tinted lithograph. Sheet size: 225 x 300mm (8¾ x 11¾). Large margins.
A locally published fine view of Whitby from the East Cliff. The abbey ruin at the top of the East Cliff is the town's oldest and most prominent landmark. A number of couples are seen walking along a path in the centre, with various ships on the water in the bay below and the coast in the distance.
[Ref: 37260]   £120.00   (£144.00 incl.VAT)
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Whitby from the end of the West Pier.
Whitby from the end of the West Pier.
Lithographed by Newman & Co. 48 Watling St. London.
Published by S. Reed, Stationer, Whitby. [n.d., c.1850.]
Tinted lithograph. Sheet size: 225 x 300mm (8¾ x 11¾). Large margins.
A locally published view of Whitby from the end of the West Pier. The pier is busy with figures leading towards Whitby in the background, as a steam ship passes on the left.
[Ref: 37261]   £120.00   (£144.00 incl.VAT)
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