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View in the Old North Sound, Antigua. From Freemans.
Drawn by J. Johnson. Engraved by E. Duncan.
[London Published Feb. 1. 1827 by T. & G. Underwood, Fleet Street.]
Very fine aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 340 x 480mm (13½ x 19"). Trimmed within plate.
Slaves at work on the Captain Freeman's sugar windmill. To the left is the chapel built by the Moravian missionaries on Samuel Otts' estate. From an extremely rare series 'Views of the West Indies', which was intended (according to the printed wrapper) ''to convey a faithful outline of the existing State of Slavery on the Plantations in the British Islands''. Five parts were planned, each containg four views: the first two were published by the Underwoods in 1827, with a third by Smith & Elder in 1829, before the series was wound up. Only a map of Antigua and 11 plates were issued.
Abbey: 678, the premature end was ''a pity, for these plates were excellent''.
[Ref: 63004] £950.00
Drawn by J. Johnson. Engraved by E. Duncan.
[London Published Feb. 1. 1827 by T. & G. Underwood, Fleet Street.]
Very fine aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 340 x 480mm (13½ x 19"). Trimmed within plate.
Slaves at work on the Captain Freeman's sugar windmill. To the left is the chapel built by the Moravian missionaries on Samuel Otts' estate. From an extremely rare series 'Views of the West Indies', which was intended (according to the printed wrapper) ''to convey a faithful outline of the existing State of Slavery on the Plantations in the British Islands''. Five parts were planned, each containg four views: the first two were published by the Underwoods in 1827, with a third by Smith & Elder in 1829, before the series was wound up. Only a map of Antigua and 11 plates were issued.
Abbey: 678, the premature end was ''a pity, for these plates were excellent''.
[Ref: 63004] £950.00
View of Saint John's Harbour, Antigua. From Friar's Hill. Proof
Drawn by J. Johnson.
[London Published Feb. 1. 1827 by T. & G. Underwood, Fleet Street.]
Very fine aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 340 x 480mm (13½ x 19"). Trimmed within plate, tear in left edge.
A distant view of the harbour, looking past a windmill of a sugar plantation. This was the first plate in the series of extremely rare 'Views of the West Indies', which was intended (according to the printed wrapper) ''to convey a faithful outline of the existing State of Slavery on the Plantations in the British Islands''. Five parts were planned, each containg four views: the first two were published by the Underwoods in 1827, with a third by Smith & Elder in 1829, before the series was wound up. Only a map of Antigua and 11 plates were issued.
Abbey: 678, the premature end was ''a pity, for these plates were excellent''.
[Ref: 63005] £950.00
Drawn by J. Johnson.
[London Published Feb. 1. 1827 by T. & G. Underwood, Fleet Street.]
Very fine aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 340 x 480mm (13½ x 19"). Trimmed within plate, tear in left edge.
A distant view of the harbour, looking past a windmill of a sugar plantation. This was the first plate in the series of extremely rare 'Views of the West Indies', which was intended (according to the printed wrapper) ''to convey a faithful outline of the existing State of Slavery on the Plantations in the British Islands''. Five parts were planned, each containg four views: the first two were published by the Underwoods in 1827, with a third by Smith & Elder in 1829, before the series was wound up. Only a map of Antigua and 11 plates were issued.
Abbey: 678, the premature end was ''a pity, for these plates were excellent''.
[Ref: 63005] £950.00
The Archimedes, Steamer. Fitted with Mr. F.P. Smith's Patent Screw Propeller, off the North Foreland, on her Trip from Gravesend to Portsmouth, which was Performed in 21 Hours, Against a Fresh Breeze from the West, May 14th, 1839.
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London, Published by Mr. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Late Majesty Will.m IVth _ 105 Leadenhall Street. But later.
Coloured aquatint. 410 x 540mm (16 x 21¼"). Crack in bottom platemark and tears repaired, abrasion to edges. Margins very messy.
A view of SS Archimedes, the world's first successful screw propeller steamship, in rough seas. Named after Archimedes' Screw, she was built in 1839 with a propeller designed by Francis Pettit Smith (1808-74). The ship was lent to Isambard Kingdom Brunel to trial for several months, after which Brunel changed the design of the SS Great Britain from paddle to screw propulsion
[Ref: 58967] £750.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London, Published by Mr. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Late Majesty Will.m IVth _ 105 Leadenhall Street. But later.
Coloured aquatint. 410 x 540mm (16 x 21¼"). Crack in bottom platemark and tears repaired, abrasion to edges. Margins very messy.
A view of SS Archimedes, the world's first successful screw propeller steamship, in rough seas. Named after Archimedes' Screw, she was built in 1839 with a propeller designed by Francis Pettit Smith (1808-74). The ship was lent to Isambard Kingdom Brunel to trial for several months, after which Brunel changed the design of the SS Great Britain from paddle to screw propulsion
[Ref: 58967] £750.00
H.M.S. Cambrian, 36 Guns. This print is prespectfully dedicated by permiision to Sir William Symonds, Surveyor of the Navy, by his obliged and very obedient Servant N.M. Condy.
Painted by N.M.Condy. Engraved by E.Duncan.
London Published by Edward Ramsden, Ackermann & Co. Strand _ Plymouth Edmund Fry _ Bristol Philip & Evans.
Coloured aquatint. 450 x 320mm [image]. Margins have minor discolouration, minor tears at publication line.
H.M.S. Cambrian was lauched in 1841, Henry Ducie Chads R.N. sailed the Cambrian to and from the East Indies until 1845, James Hanway Plumridge R.N. in the same seas until 1847 and then under acting Captain Henry Gage Morris R.N. when it became the flagshirp of Commodore James Hanway Plumridge, East Indies.
[Ref: 1352] £1,800.00
Painted by N.M.Condy. Engraved by E.Duncan.
London Published by Edward Ramsden, Ackermann & Co. Strand _ Plymouth Edmund Fry _ Bristol Philip & Evans.
Coloured aquatint. 450 x 320mm [image]. Margins have minor discolouration, minor tears at publication line.
H.M.S. Cambrian was lauched in 1841, Henry Ducie Chads R.N. sailed the Cambrian to and from the East Indies until 1845, James Hanway Plumridge R.N. in the same seas until 1847 and then under acting Captain Henry Gage Morris R.N. when it became the flagshirp of Commodore James Hanway Plumridge, East Indies.
[Ref: 1352] £1,800.00
Dangerous, Winner of the Derby Stakes at Epsom 1833, Rode by Chapple, By Tramp out of Defiance by Rubens, the Property of Mr Sadler, to whom this print, by special permission, is most respecfully dedicated by his very obliged and obedient Servant, R Ackermann, Jun.r.
Painted by J. Ferneley of Melton Mowbray. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London: Published Octo.r 1833, By R. Ackermann, Jn.r at his Eclipse Sporting Gallery, 191, Regent Street, (between Conduit Street and New Burlington St.)
Aquatint, printed in colours. 390 x 510mm, 15¼ x 20".
After John E. Ferneley (1782-1860).
Siltzer: pp.111-121, 'It is an extraordinary thing that there are so few prints after Ferneley'.
[Ref: 21236] £620.00
Painted by J. Ferneley of Melton Mowbray. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London: Published Octo.r 1833, By R. Ackermann, Jn.r at his Eclipse Sporting Gallery, 191, Regent Street, (between Conduit Street and New Burlington St.)
Aquatint, printed in colours. 390 x 510mm, 15¼ x 20".
After John E. Ferneley (1782-1860).
Siltzer: pp.111-121, 'It is an extraordinary thing that there are so few prints after Ferneley'.
[Ref: 21236] £620.00
Harkaway, A chestnut horse, foaled in Ireland in 1834, was bred by Thomas Ferguson Esq.re. His sire was Economist, his dam, a chestnut mare bred by Lord Grosvenor, in 1823 [... ]
Painted by J. Ferneley. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London, Published June 1st 1840, By R. Ackermann, at his Eclipse Sporting Gallery, 191, Regent St.t.
Aquatint, printed in colours. 390 x 510mm (15¼ x 20"). Slightly time stained.
Harkaway, the Winner of the 1838 Goodwood Cup, after John E. Ferneley (1782-1860).
See Ref: 21236 Siltzer: pp.111-121, 'It is an extraordinary thing that there are so few prints after Ferneley'.
[Ref: 21241] £620.00
Painted by J. Ferneley. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London, Published June 1st 1840, By R. Ackermann, at his Eclipse Sporting Gallery, 191, Regent St.t.
Aquatint, printed in colours. 390 x 510mm (15¼ x 20"). Slightly time stained.
Harkaway, the Winner of the 1838 Goodwood Cup, after John E. Ferneley (1782-1860).
See Ref: 21236 Siltzer: pp.111-121, 'It is an extraordinary thing that there are so few prints after Ferneley'.
[Ref: 21241] £620.00
Heroic Naval Action. This Plate of the Prize vesel 'Netuno', Commanded by Mr. R.B.Crawford, Mid.n of H.M.S. Esk, with one Gun and 5 men (in the Bight of Benin, March 20th 1826) beating off the Spanish Pirate 'Carolina', carrying 10 Guns and 90 Menm Commanded by Capt.n Antonio Soumath. ~ Is with permission Respectfully dedicated to Capt.n Sir Charles Bullen, C.B. &c. &c. &c. Commodore of the Ships & Vessels on the West.n African Station, by his Obliged & very Humble Servant, R.Ackermann.
Painted by W.Joy. Engraved by R.Duncan.
London. Pub.d October 1st 1836 by R.Ackermann, at his Eclipse, Sporting Gallery, 191 Regent Street.
Coloured aquatint. 390 x 540mm. Trimmed within plate.
A two-hour engagement with pirates off the coast of Nigeria, after which the pirates withdrew.
[Ref: 3495] £580.00
Painted by W.Joy. Engraved by R.Duncan.
London. Pub.d October 1st 1836 by R.Ackermann, at his Eclipse, Sporting Gallery, 191 Regent Street.
Coloured aquatint. 390 x 540mm. Trimmed within plate.
A two-hour engagement with pirates off the coast of Nigeria, after which the pirates withdrew.
[Ref: 3495] £580.00
The Lady Kennaway, off Margate, Tho.s Surflen. Esq.re Commander. Homeward Bound 1827.
Painted by J.W. Huggins Engraved by E. Duncan.
London. Published by J.W. Huggins, 150 Leadenhall Street, 1829.
Coloured aquatint, sheet 475 x 640mm (18¾ x 25"). Trimmed inside platemark on three sides; very fine.
The Lady Kennaway, built in Calcutta in 1817 and seen here shortly before she was chartered as convict transport in 1830, carrying convicts to Australia and Tasmania, as well as trading with India and Canada. Print made from a painting by W.J. Huggins (1781-1845), who in 1830 became marine painter to William IV.
[Ref: 30063] £1,100.00
Painted by J.W. Huggins Engraved by E. Duncan.
London. Published by J.W. Huggins, 150 Leadenhall Street, 1829.
Coloured aquatint, sheet 475 x 640mm (18¾ x 25"). Trimmed inside platemark on three sides; very fine.
The Lady Kennaway, built in Calcutta in 1817 and seen here shortly before she was chartered as convict transport in 1830, carrying convicts to Australia and Tasmania, as well as trading with India and Canada. Print made from a painting by W.J. Huggins (1781-1845), who in 1830 became marine painter to William IV.
[Ref: 30063] £1,100.00
This plate representing the capture of the Spanish Slave Brig, Midas, by H. M. Schooner Monkey on the Great Bahama Bank June 27th 1829. Is most respectfully dedicated to Vice-Admiral the Hon.ble C.E. Fleeming, by his most obendient and grateful servant Joseph Sherer. Lieu.t Commanding.
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Marine painter to His Majesty. Engraved by F. Duncan.
W.J. Huggins. Published July 1st 1831 at 105 Leadenhall st. London.
Aquatint. Laid on India paper. Size: 515 x 400mm. (20¼ x 15¾"). Creasing to sheet. A few scuff & repair marks to printed area. Damaged.
A scene depicting the capture of Spanish slave ship 'Midas', by the British schooner 'Monkey'. Details of the vessels are inscribed either side of the title. After marine painter William John Huggins (1781 - 1845), who exhibited at the Royal Academy and was given royal patronage for his work.
Parker, 246.
[Ref: 31570] £450.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Marine painter to His Majesty. Engraved by F. Duncan.
W.J. Huggins. Published July 1st 1831 at 105 Leadenhall st. London.
Aquatint. Laid on India paper. Size: 515 x 400mm. (20¼ x 15¾"). Creasing to sheet. A few scuff & repair marks to printed area. Damaged.
A scene depicting the capture of Spanish slave ship 'Midas', by the British schooner 'Monkey'. Details of the vessels are inscribed either side of the title. After marine painter William John Huggins (1781 - 1845), who exhibited at the Royal Academy and was given royal patronage for his work.
Parker, 246.
[Ref: 31570] £450.00
The Monarch Steam Ship. The London & Edinburgh Company's Steam Ship Monarch, W.m Bain R.N. Commander, passing the Bass Rock on her Voyage ro Edinburgh 21st July 1834. A Voyage performed in 37 Hours.
Engraved by Edw.d Duncan.
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Majesty, & Published by Him, at 105, Leadenhall Street, Feb.y 9th 1835.
Fine and rare aquatint, printed in blue and hand finished. 440 x 600mm (17¼ x 23½"). Trimmed within plate, paper cracks in image repaired, some creasing lower left.
The Monarch paddle steamer, owned by the London & Edinburgh Steam Packet Company, in the Firth of Forth.
[Ref: 54703] £790.00
Engraved by Edw.d Duncan.
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His Majesty, & Published by Him, at 105, Leadenhall Street, Feb.y 9th 1835.
Fine and rare aquatint, printed in blue and hand finished. 440 x 600mm (17¼ x 23½"). Trimmed within plate, paper cracks in image repaired, some creasing lower left.
The Monarch paddle steamer, owned by the London & Edinburgh Steam Packet Company, in the Firth of Forth.
[Ref: 54703] £790.00
To Vice Admiral, The Right Honourable Sir George Cockburn. G. C. B. & M.P. This Plate Representing an Action with the Spanish Slave Ship Frigate "Velos Passahera," captured by boarding by H.M. Ship Primrose, Commander Will.m Broughton, off Whydah, Bight of Benin the 6.th September. 1830.
Engraved by E. Duncan. Painted by W. J. Huggins. Marine Painter to His Majesty and Published by him Sept.r 1.st 1831 at 105 Leadenhall Street, London.
Fine & rare aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. J. Whatman, Turkey Mill 1830 watermark; Sheet 485 x 635mm (19 x 25"), large margins. Trimmed to plate at top.
Stern view of small British ship, HMS Primrose, alongside large Spanish slave frigate, Veloz Passagera; with smoke from the cannons and the British crew pouring onto Spanish foredeck. A small wooden life boat is drifting in the foreground. The capture of the Spanish slaver with a cargo of 555 slaves actually took place on the 7th September 1830 not the 6th as stated in the print's inscription. In the hand to hand conflict which followed, Edward Harris Butterfield again signalised himself, and, when Broughton had been badly hurt, succeeded to the command. The enemy did not surrender until she had lost 46 killed and 20 wounded, and caused a loss to the British of 3 killed and 13 wounded. After marine painter William John Huggins (1781 - 1845), who began his working life as a seaman with the East India Company. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and was given royal patronage for his work.
[Ref: 61514] £850.00
Engraved by E. Duncan. Painted by W. J. Huggins. Marine Painter to His Majesty and Published by him Sept.r 1.st 1831 at 105 Leadenhall Street, London.
Fine & rare aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. J. Whatman, Turkey Mill 1830 watermark; Sheet 485 x 635mm (19 x 25"), large margins. Trimmed to plate at top.
Stern view of small British ship, HMS Primrose, alongside large Spanish slave frigate, Veloz Passagera; with smoke from the cannons and the British crew pouring onto Spanish foredeck. A small wooden life boat is drifting in the foreground. The capture of the Spanish slaver with a cargo of 555 slaves actually took place on the 7th September 1830 not the 6th as stated in the print's inscription. In the hand to hand conflict which followed, Edward Harris Butterfield again signalised himself, and, when Broughton had been badly hurt, succeeded to the command. The enemy did not surrender until she had lost 46 killed and 20 wounded, and caused a loss to the British of 3 killed and 13 wounded. After marine painter William John Huggins (1781 - 1845), who began his working life as a seaman with the East India Company. He exhibited at the Royal Academy and was given royal patronage for his work.
[Ref: 61514] £850.00
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[The Royal George Yacht.] To His Royal Highness Prince Albert, K.G. &c. &c. This Engraving representing the Royal George Yacht Conveying Her Majesty and Royal Consort to Edinburgh, August, 1842. Off the Bass Rock, at the Time the Squadron was joined by the General Steam Navigation Company's Steam Ships Trident and Monarch, each of 1000 Tons, is with permission humbly dedicated by His Royal Highness' most obedient Servant, W.J. Huggins.
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His late Majesty William IVth. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London. Published February 1st 1843, by M.r Huggins, 105, Leadenhall Street.
Aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 480 x 660mm (19 x 26"). A few repairs.
Queen Victoria and Albert aboard the Royal George Yacht in the Firth of Forth, on one of its last voyages as the Royal Yacht. Other ships shown are the 'Trinity Yacht', 'Monarch', 'Shear-Water', 'Black Eagle' and 'Trident', as well as two cutters full of sight-seers. To the right is the Bass Rock, Tantallon Castle to the left. Launched in 1817 the 'Royal George' was replaced in 1843 by a paddle steamer, the 'Victoria and Albert'. This was Victoria's first visit to Scotland, five years after becoming monarch. She had been fascinated by the novels of Sir Walter Scott and her interest in Scotland increased with this trip. She bought Balmoral in 1852.
NMM: PAH8904.
[Ref: 33725] £680.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins, Marine Painter to His late Majesty William IVth. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London. Published February 1st 1843, by M.r Huggins, 105, Leadenhall Street.
Aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 480 x 660mm (19 x 26"). A few repairs.
Queen Victoria and Albert aboard the Royal George Yacht in the Firth of Forth, on one of its last voyages as the Royal Yacht. Other ships shown are the 'Trinity Yacht', 'Monarch', 'Shear-Water', 'Black Eagle' and 'Trident', as well as two cutters full of sight-seers. To the right is the Bass Rock, Tantallon Castle to the left. Launched in 1817 the 'Royal George' was replaced in 1843 by a paddle steamer, the 'Victoria and Albert'. This was Victoria's first visit to Scotland, five years after becoming monarch. She had been fascinated by the novels of Sir Walter Scott and her interest in Scotland increased with this trip. She bought Balmoral in 1852.
NMM: PAH8904.
[Ref: 33725] £680.00
Cock Tails, Running for the Garrison Stakes, With Gentlemen Jockies; Thorough Breds, Running for the Derby.
Drawn by R. Scanlan, Etched by J. Zeitter, Aquatinted by E.Duncan.
London, Republished March 5th, 1852 by R. Ackermann at his Eclipse Sporting Gallery, 191 Regent Street.
Pair of hand coloured etchings with aquatint. 150 x 355mm. Very slight residual staining in "Thorough Breds".
A pair of 'sangerie' prints, with anthropomorphic monkey jockies riding on pigs and greyhounds.
[Ref: 5406] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
Drawn by R. Scanlan, Etched by J. Zeitter, Aquatinted by E.Duncan.
London, Republished March 5th, 1852 by R. Ackermann at his Eclipse Sporting Gallery, 191 Regent Street.
Pair of hand coloured etchings with aquatint. 150 x 355mm. Very slight residual staining in "Thorough Breds".
A pair of 'sangerie' prints, with anthropomorphic monkey jockies riding on pigs and greyhounds.
[Ref: 5406] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
The Plate representing the Opening of the St. Katharine Docks, on Saturday the 25th., of October, 1828. Is Most Respectfully Dedicated to the Board of Directors by their Obliged Humble Servant, W.J. Huggins.
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London Published Jany. 1st. 1829 by W.J. Huggins Marine Painter 105 Leadenhall Street.
Fine hand-coloured aquatint. 392 x 551mm (13 x 21¾"). Trimmed; repaired tear in title area and upper left-hand corner.
The 'Elizabeth' entering the St Katharine Docks on the opening day. The complex was made-up of two connected basins, the east dock and the west dock. Two steam engines designed by James Watt pumped water to maintain the water level in the docks. The docks had over a million square feet of storage area to house items such as tea, rubber, wool, marble, ivory, tallow and turtle shell. Despite this, the docks were never a great financial success and were finally closed in 1968, having long run at a loss. They were sold by the Port of London Authority to the Greater London Council.
[Ref: 20708] £780.00
Painted by W.J. Huggins. Engraved by E. Duncan.
London Published Jany. 1st. 1829 by W.J. Huggins Marine Painter 105 Leadenhall Street.
Fine hand-coloured aquatint. 392 x 551mm (13 x 21¾"). Trimmed; repaired tear in title area and upper left-hand corner.
The 'Elizabeth' entering the St Katharine Docks on the opening day. The complex was made-up of two connected basins, the east dock and the west dock. Two steam engines designed by James Watt pumped water to maintain the water level in the docks. The docks had over a million square feet of storage area to house items such as tea, rubber, wool, marble, ivory, tallow and turtle shell. Despite this, the docks were never a great financial success and were finally closed in 1968, having long run at a loss. They were sold by the Port of London Authority to the Greater London Council.
[Ref: 20708] £780.00
The Mariners Church, Welclose Square, Supplied by the Revd. G.C. Smith, and Ministers of Various Religious Persuasions.
Drawn & Engraved by E. Duncan.
Published for the Proprietors at 19, Welclose Square, East Smithfield & 105, Leadenhall Street. [n.d., c.1830.]
Rare Etching with aquatint, sheet 130 x 210mm. 5 x 8¼". Trimmed to plate; corners clipped, rubbed.
Exterior view of the old Danish and Norwegian Church, Wellclose Square, Stepney, which became the British and Foreign Sailor Church in 1845. The entrance gate to the church has a sign above it 'Mariners Church'. Figures in the foreground; Stepney is now in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Built in 1696, Caius Gabriel Cibber was the architect. The church was demolished in 1870.
[Ref: 18297] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn & Engraved by E. Duncan.
Published for the Proprietors at 19, Welclose Square, East Smithfield & 105, Leadenhall Street. [n.d., c.1830.]
Rare Etching with aquatint, sheet 130 x 210mm. 5 x 8¼". Trimmed to plate; corners clipped, rubbed.
Exterior view of the old Danish and Norwegian Church, Wellclose Square, Stepney, which became the British and Foreign Sailor Church in 1845. The entrance gate to the church has a sign above it 'Mariners Church'. Figures in the foreground; Stepney is now in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. Built in 1696, Caius Gabriel Cibber was the architect. The church was demolished in 1870.
[Ref: 18297] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)