To the Right Honourable John Earl of Rothes, &.ca these plate exhibiting the Funeral Solemnities observed at the Interment of his Grace John Duke of RothesLord High Chancelor of Scotland 23 of August 1681, are respectfully inscribed by his Lordship's most obedient & Devoted humble servant, Thomas Summers.
[Etched by Johann Sebastian Muller.]
[Privately printed for Thomas Summers, 1769.]
Four etched plates. Each c.. 490 x 600mm (19¼ x 23½") very large margins. Damaged, some staining. Tatty.
A panorama of the state funeral procession of John Leslie (c.1630-1681), first (and last) Duke of Rothes. An elaborate affair, it stretched over seventeen miles, with regiments of ceremonial guards, soldiers, banners, trumpets, heralds and coaches. The cost ruined the family finances forever.
[Ref: 49513] £650.00
[Privately printed for Thomas Summers, 1769.]
Four etched plates. Each c.. 490 x 600mm (19¼ x 23½") very large margins. Damaged, some staining. Tatty.
A panorama of the state funeral procession of John Leslie (c.1630-1681), first (and last) Duke of Rothes. An elaborate affair, it stretched over seventeen miles, with regiments of ceremonial guards, soldiers, banners, trumpets, heralds and coaches. The cost ruined the family finances forever.
[Ref: 49513] £650.00