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An American Three Masted Schooner. No.22.
Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17") large margins.
At anchor with two masts furled.
NMM PAH0530.
[Ref: 55041] £380.00 (£456.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17") large margins.
At anchor with two masts furled.
NMM PAH0530.
[Ref: 55041] £380.00 (£456.00 incl.VAT)
Weather View of an American Schooner under Reef'd Sails. No.11.
Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17") large margins. A little wear to right edge.
NMM PAH0549.
[Ref: 55040] £450.00 (£540.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17") large margins. A little wear to right edge.
NMM PAH0549.
[Ref: 55040] £450.00 (£540.00 incl.VAT)
A View of an Homeward-Bound American Ship taking her departure from the Lands End.
Designed & Engraved by W. Elmes.
Published March 6, 1797 by John Fairburn 146 Minories London.
A very rare aquatint, fine impression; 265 x 380mm (10½ x 15"). Narrow margins, several tiny worm holes.
A merchantman under full sail in choppy seas. The Stars and Stripes flag on the stern is Francis Hopkinson's flag for the U.S. Navy, with 13 six-pointed stars in five rows and a red stripe uppermost, although the number of stars had increased to 15 in 1795.
[Ref: 54740] £680.00
Designed & Engraved by W. Elmes.
Published March 6, 1797 by John Fairburn 146 Minories London.
A very rare aquatint, fine impression; 265 x 380mm (10½ x 15"). Narrow margins, several tiny worm holes.
A merchantman under full sail in choppy seas. The Stars and Stripes flag on the stern is Francis Hopkinson's flag for the U.S. Navy, with 13 six-pointed stars in five rows and a red stripe uppermost, although the number of stars had increased to 15 in 1795.
[Ref: 54740] £680.00
A Bermudian Sloop, with a View Upon the Spanish Main.
Dom.k Serres del. J. Clarke & J. Hamble sculp.t. Edw.d Orme Excudit.
[Published & Sold Jan.y 1, 1807 by Edw.d Orme, 59, Bond Street London.]
Aquatint with hand colour. Sheet 290 x 435mm (11½ x 17"). Trimmed inside plate.
Plate 30 of 'Liber Nauticus, and Instructor in the Art of Marine Drawing' by Dominic Serres and his son John Thomas Serres. Both were marine painters to the king, and John was the Master of Drawing at the Chelsea Naval School and, according to the title page of the 'Liber', 'Marine Draught-man to the Honourable the Board of Admiralty'.
Abbey Life 345.
[Ref: 55162] £450.00
Dom.k Serres del. J. Clarke & J. Hamble sculp.t. Edw.d Orme Excudit.
[Published & Sold Jan.y 1, 1807 by Edw.d Orme, 59, Bond Street London.]
Aquatint with hand colour. Sheet 290 x 435mm (11½ x 17"). Trimmed inside plate.
Plate 30 of 'Liber Nauticus, and Instructor in the Art of Marine Drawing' by Dominic Serres and his son John Thomas Serres. Both were marine painters to the king, and John was the Master of Drawing at the Chelsea Naval School and, according to the title page of the 'Liber', 'Marine Draught-man to the Honourable the Board of Admiralty'.
Abbey Life 345.
[Ref: 55162] £450.00
![[Bishops Court] The Gallant Action (off the Isle of Man) where the Brave Cap.t Elliot Defeated & took the Marshall Belleisle,](jpegs/54810.jpg)
[Bishops Court] The Gallant Action (off the Isle of Man) where the Brave Cap.t Elliot Defeated & took the Marshall Belleisle, Commanded by the Famous Thurot, and two other French Ships of War the 28th. of February 1760.
Fran.s Swaine Pinx.t. P.C. Canot Sculp.
Printed for Carington Bowles, No 69 in St Pauls Chiurch Yard, & J.no Bowles No 13 Cornhill, Rob.t Sayer at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street [n.d., c.1760s].
Engraving. 335 x 465mm (12¾ x 18¼"), with large margins.
The Battle of Bishops Court, in which privateer François Thurot's ships, the ships Maréchal de Belle-Isle, Terpsichore and Blonde, were brought to battle off the Isle of Man. After a close-fought action, Thurot's force was battered into submission, with his ships dismasted and reduced to a sinking condition. Thurot was hit by a musket ball and died during the action, with his body being thrown overboard. Around 300 of the French had been killed or wounded, while British losses amounted to four killed and 15 wounded on Aeolus, one killed and five wounded on Pallas and 11 wounded on Brilliant. Thurot's body was washed ashore at Port William and was buried with full military honours at Kirkmaiden, Galloway, Scotland. Plate 6 of a series of naval battles by marine painter Francis Swain (c.1719-82).
Parker 1256.
[Ref: 54810] £380.00
Fran.s Swaine Pinx.t. P.C. Canot Sculp.
Printed for Carington Bowles, No 69 in St Pauls Chiurch Yard, & J.no Bowles No 13 Cornhill, Rob.t Sayer at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street [n.d., c.1760s].
Engraving. 335 x 465mm (12¾ x 18¼"), with large margins.
The Battle of Bishops Court, in which privateer François Thurot's ships, the ships Maréchal de Belle-Isle, Terpsichore and Blonde, were brought to battle off the Isle of Man. After a close-fought action, Thurot's force was battered into submission, with his ships dismasted and reduced to a sinking condition. Thurot was hit by a musket ball and died during the action, with his body being thrown overboard. Around 300 of the French had been killed or wounded, while British losses amounted to four killed and 15 wounded on Aeolus, one killed and five wounded on Pallas and 11 wounded on Brilliant. Thurot's body was washed ashore at Port William and was buried with full military honours at Kirkmaiden, Galloway, Scotland. Plate 6 of a series of naval battles by marine painter Francis Swain (c.1719-82).
Parker 1256.
[Ref: 54810] £380.00
History of England.
Publish'd Oc.bre 29 1771 by J. Farrell Printer , at No 7 PaterNosterRow Cheapside London.
Engraving with old ink mms. Sheet 440 x 355mm (17¼ x 14"). Trimmed within plate, folds split with loss, repaired tears, bottom left corner ripped off but present, mounted on card. Damaged.
A writing sheet with six scenes from Collier's 'History of England' and a maritime scene.
[Ref: 55060] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
Publish'd Oc.bre 29 1771 by J. Farrell Printer , at No 7 PaterNosterRow Cheapside London.
Engraving with old ink mms. Sheet 440 x 355mm (17¼ x 14"). Trimmed within plate, folds split with loss, repaired tears, bottom left corner ripped off but present, mounted on card. Damaged.
A writing sheet with six scenes from Collier's 'History of England' and a maritime scene.
[Ref: 55060] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
![[Battle of Cap-Français] The Glorious Action off Cape Francois 21 Octo.br 1757,](jpegs/54808.jpg)
[Battle of Cap-Français] The Glorious Action off Cape Francois 21 Octo.br 1757, between Three English, & Seven French Ships of Warr wherein the latter were entirely defeated.
Francis Swaine Pinx.
Printed for Jn.o Bowles at No. 13 in Cornhill, [blank] & Hen. Parker opposite Brickin Lane in Cornhill, Rob. Sayer at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street, & Carington Bowles No 69, in St Pauls Church Yard [n.d., c.1760.]
Engraving. 335 x 470mm (13¼ x 18½"), with large margins.
The Battle of Cap-Français (present day Cap-Haïtien, Haiti), during the Seven Years' War, in which Commodore Forrest was commanded to intercept a French convoy in the Caribbean, bound for France. By the time of the British attack, the French convoy had been reinforced. The outcome was tactically indecisive (contrary to the legend beneath this print), but the bravery of the British in fighting against heavy odds saw the battle remembered as a 'glorious action'. Plate 1 of a series of naval battles by marine painter Francis Swain (c.1719-82).
Parker 59a.
[Ref: 54808] £380.00
Francis Swaine Pinx.
Printed for Jn.o Bowles at No. 13 in Cornhill, [blank] & Hen. Parker opposite Brickin Lane in Cornhill, Rob. Sayer at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street, & Carington Bowles No 69, in St Pauls Church Yard [n.d., c.1760.]
Engraving. 335 x 470mm (13¼ x 18½"), with large margins.
The Battle of Cap-Français (present day Cap-Haïtien, Haiti), during the Seven Years' War, in which Commodore Forrest was commanded to intercept a French convoy in the Caribbean, bound for France. By the time of the British attack, the French convoy had been reinforced. The outcome was tactically indecisive (contrary to the legend beneath this print), but the bravery of the British in fighting against heavy odds saw the battle remembered as a 'glorious action'. Plate 1 of a series of naval battles by marine painter Francis Swain (c.1719-82).
Parker 59a.
[Ref: 54808] £380.00
![[Battle of Cartagena] The Monmouth of 64 Guns taking the Foudroyant a French Man of War of 84 Guns,](jpegs/54809.jpg)
[Battle of Cartagena] The Monmouth of 64 Guns taking the Foudroyant a French Man of War of 84 Guns, on the 28th of Feb. 1758 in the Mediterranean. In this Action the English had 30 kill'd (including the Gallant Commander) & 80 wounded, the French 50 kill'd & 150 wounded [...]
Francis Swaine Pinx.
Printed for Jn.o Bowles at No. 13 in Cornhill, Carington Bowles No 69, in St Pauls Church Yard, Rob. Sayer at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street, and Hen. Parker opposite Brickin Lane in Cornhill, [n.d., c.1760.]
Engraving. 335 x 470mm (13¼ x 18½"), with large margins. Small tears in bottom margins repaired.
The interception of the French flagship Foudroyant by three British ships of the line, the Monmouth (firing at the Foudroyant in the centre), Swiftsure, and Hampton Court (both of which are on the right). The action took place during the Battle of Cartagena during the Seven Years' War in which a British fleet blockaded a French fleet off the Spanish port. Plate 2 of a series of naval battles by marine painter Francis Swain (c.1719-82). The original painting is in the National Maritime Museum (BHC0383) .
[Ref: 54809] £380.00
Francis Swaine Pinx.
Printed for Jn.o Bowles at No. 13 in Cornhill, Carington Bowles No 69, in St Pauls Church Yard, Rob. Sayer at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street, and Hen. Parker opposite Brickin Lane in Cornhill, [n.d., c.1760.]
Engraving. 335 x 470mm (13¼ x 18½"), with large margins. Small tears in bottom margins repaired.
The interception of the French flagship Foudroyant by three British ships of the line, the Monmouth (firing at the Foudroyant in the centre), Swiftsure, and Hampton Court (both of which are on the right). The action took place during the Battle of Cartagena during the Seven Years' War in which a British fleet blockaded a French fleet off the Spanish port. Plate 2 of a series of naval battles by marine painter Francis Swain (c.1719-82). The original painting is in the National Maritime Museum (BHC0383) .
[Ref: 54809] £380.00
![[Dogger Bank] This Representation of the Action between the British Fleet under the Command of Vice Admiral Parker](jpegs/54647.jpg)
[Dogger Bank] This Representation of the Action between the British Fleet under the Command of Vice Admiral Parker and the Dutch Fleet under the Command of Vice Admiral Zouten on the Dogger Bank the 5th of Aug.st 1781...
Painted by D. Serres Esq.r R.A. Marine Painter to his Majesty, and Engraved by R. Pollard.
London, Published the 1st May, 1782 by R. Wilkinson, No 58. Cornhill, and R. Pollard, Braynes Row, Spa Fields.
Rare engraving. 485 x 615mm (19 x 24¼"). Thread margins.
The Battle of Dogger Bank was fought during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, started because the Dutch were supplying the Americans during the Revolution. It was fought between two fleets escorting convoys and, despite both sides claiming victory, it forced the Dutch fleet back into harbour where it remained for the rest of the war.
[Ref: 54647] £680.00
Painted by D. Serres Esq.r R.A. Marine Painter to his Majesty, and Engraved by R. Pollard.
London, Published the 1st May, 1782 by R. Wilkinson, No 58. Cornhill, and R. Pollard, Braynes Row, Spa Fields.
Rare engraving. 485 x 615mm (19 x 24¼"). Thread margins.
The Battle of Dogger Bank was fought during the Fourth Anglo-Dutch War, started because the Dutch were supplying the Americans during the Revolution. It was fought between two fleets escorting convoys and, despite both sides claiming victory, it forced the Dutch fleet back into harbour where it remained for the rest of the war.
[Ref: 54647] £680.00
Pavillons et Cocardes des Principales Puissance du Globe d'apres des Documens Officiels.
Atlas Universel N.o 50. Paris. Imp.ie Chardon J.ne Fils. Rue Racine 3.
Publie a Paris par E. Andriveau-Goujon Rue du Bac. N.o 21. 1860.
Hand coloured engraving. 455 x 600mm (17½ x 23½"). Small losses to left and bottom right corners. Small tear through the publication line.
Global maritime ensigns as of 1860, which most notably includes the US Great Star flag.
[Ref: 55126] £320.00
Atlas Universel N.o 50. Paris. Imp.ie Chardon J.ne Fils. Rue Racine 3.
Publie a Paris par E. Andriveau-Goujon Rue du Bac. N.o 21. 1860.
Hand coloured engraving. 455 x 600mm (17½ x 23½"). Small losses to left and bottom right corners. Small tear through the publication line.
Global maritime ensigns as of 1860, which most notably includes the US Great Star flag.
[Ref: 55126] £320.00
![[Untitled medley print relating to the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-74.]](jpegs/54801.jpg)
[Untitled medley print relating to the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-74.]
[n.d., c.1775.]
Printed from two plates, mezzotint and a colour-printed engraving, both with hand colour. Total 260 x 205mm (10¼ x 8"). Trimmed into image, laid on album paper.
A trompe-l'œil medley print, with a central mezzotint printed over an engraving of proporting to be seven pieces of paper, stuck on a wooden wall by red sealing wax.. The mezzotint is of an Old Master-style Dutch drinker. The other images are two playing cards (front and back); a map of the Aegean; a scene of a 'triumphant' Russian standing over a vanquished Turk with a Greek watching; a scrap with French text relating to the war; and a naval battle engraving (The Battle of Chesme, June 24, 1770) and a German almanac title-page, both printed in sanguine. Christian Gottlob Winterschmidt (1755-1809)
See National Archives for copy Orlov Revolt 1770.
[Ref: 54801] £690.00
[n.d., c.1775.]
Printed from two plates, mezzotint and a colour-printed engraving, both with hand colour. Total 260 x 205mm (10¼ x 8"). Trimmed into image, laid on album paper.
A trompe-l'œil medley print, with a central mezzotint printed over an engraving of proporting to be seven pieces of paper, stuck on a wooden wall by red sealing wax.. The mezzotint is of an Old Master-style Dutch drinker. The other images are two playing cards (front and back); a map of the Aegean; a scene of a 'triumphant' Russian standing over a vanquished Turk with a Greek watching; a scrap with French text relating to the war; and a naval battle engraving (The Battle of Chesme, June 24, 1770) and a German almanac title-page, both printed in sanguine. Christian Gottlob Winterschmidt (1755-1809)
See National Archives for copy Orlov Revolt 1770.
[Ref: 54801] £690.00
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
The Brave Captain Tyrill in the Buckingham of 66 Guns & 472 Men Defeating the Florissant, Aigrette & Atlante, three French Ships of War, 3d. of Nov.r 1758...
Fran.s. Swaine Pinx.t. P. Benarzech Sculp.
Printed for Robert Sayer, at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street, Hen.y Parker at No.82 opposite Birchin Lane in Cornhill, Carington Bowles No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard. [n.d., c.1775.]
Engraving with etching, 18th century watermark. 335 x 465mm (13¼ x 18¼"), with large margins.
Captain Richard Tyrrell of the Buckingham fights a duel with the French Florissant and two frigates off Monserrat on 3rd November 1758. Eventually, the French ship escaped, but with many casualties. Plate 3 of a series of naval battles by marine painter Francis Swain (c.1719-82). The original painting is in the National Maritime Museum (BHC0383) .
Parker: 62, b.
[Ref: 54811] £380.00
Fran.s. Swaine Pinx.t. P. Benarzech Sculp.
Printed for Robert Sayer, at the Golden Buck in Fleet Street, Hen.y Parker at No.82 opposite Birchin Lane in Cornhill, Carington Bowles No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard. [n.d., c.1775.]
Engraving with etching, 18th century watermark. 335 x 465mm (13¼ x 18¼"), with large margins.
Captain Richard Tyrrell of the Buckingham fights a duel with the French Florissant and two frigates off Monserrat on 3rd November 1758. Eventually, the French ship escaped, but with many casualties. Plate 3 of a series of naval battles by marine painter Francis Swain (c.1719-82). The original painting is in the National Maritime Museum (BHC0383) .
Parker: 62, b.
[Ref: 54811] £380.00
To his Royal Highness George Prince of Wales, This Plate of his Maj.ties Ship the Royal George is most humbly Inscribed.
T. Baston delin: J. Cole Sculp.
[n.d., c.1714.]
Engraving. Sheet 335 x 485mm (13¼ x 19"). Mss borders added through image from a print screen.
'Royal George' was a short-lived name for the Royal Navy 100-gun ship of the line launched in 1675 as 'Royal James'. After the Glorious Revolution she was renamed 'Victory', then 'Royal George' in 1714, on the Hanoverian accession, but reverted to 'Victory' the following year. She burned to the waterline in 1721 and was broken up.
[Ref: 55056] £680.00
T. Baston delin: J. Cole Sculp.
[n.d., c.1714.]
Engraving. Sheet 335 x 485mm (13¼ x 19"). Mss borders added through image from a print screen.
'Royal George' was a short-lived name for the Royal Navy 100-gun ship of the line launched in 1675 as 'Royal James'. After the Glorious Revolution she was renamed 'Victory', then 'Royal George' in 1714, on the Hanoverian accession, but reverted to 'Victory' the following year. She burned to the waterline in 1721 and was broken up.
[Ref: 55056] £680.00
![[Le Port de Cette en Languedoc, Vue du côte de la Mer derriere la jettee isolee...]](jpegs/53997.jpg)
[Le Port de Cette en Languedoc, Vue du côte de la Mer derriere la jettee isolee...]
[Peint par J. Vernet de l'Academie Royal de Peinteur et Sculpture., C. N. Cochin filius et J. Ph. Le Bas. 1762.]
[n.d., c.1767]
Etching with engraving, a very rare progress proof before letters, 18th century watermark. 535 x 735mm (21 x 29"), with very large margins. Repaired surface abrasions in sky.
A view of Sète from the sea, with boats struggling with rough weather. On the left is the lighthouse of Môle Saint-Louis. A xebec flies the Maltese flag. Plate 8 of the series 'Les Ports de France' after Joseph Vernet (1714 - 1789), a painter famous for his maritime scenes. The details of the ships on the horizon have yet to be completed. The original oil is in the 'Musée national de la Marine', a part of the Louvre until 1971.
[Ref: 53997] £950.00
[Peint par J. Vernet de l'Academie Royal de Peinteur et Sculpture., C. N. Cochin filius et J. Ph. Le Bas. 1762.]
[n.d., c.1767]
Etching with engraving, a very rare progress proof before letters, 18th century watermark. 535 x 735mm (21 x 29"), with very large margins. Repaired surface abrasions in sky.
A view of Sète from the sea, with boats struggling with rough weather. On the left is the lighthouse of Môle Saint-Louis. A xebec flies the Maltese flag. Plate 8 of the series 'Les Ports de France' after Joseph Vernet (1714 - 1789), a painter famous for his maritime scenes. The details of the ships on the horizon have yet to be completed. The original oil is in the 'Musée national de la Marine', a part of the Louvre until 1971.
[Ref: 53997] £950.00
Lee View and Weather Bow View under Two Reef Main Sail. No.4.
Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17"), with large margins.
One boat flies the White Ensign.
[Ref: 55044] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17"), with large margins.
One boat flies the White Ensign.
[Ref: 55044] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
A Virginia Pilot Boat Getting Underway. No.13.
Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17") large margins.
A two-masted schooner, 'Anne of Norfolk' on its foresail, compling with a Virginia law of 1791 which required boats to have their names and home port painted on the foresail in letters at least nine inches high.
[Ref: 55043] £450.00 (£540.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17") large margins.
A two-masted schooner, 'Anne of Norfolk' on its foresail, compling with a Virginia law of 1791 which required boats to have their names and home port painted on the foresail in letters at least nine inches high.
[Ref: 55043] £450.00 (£540.00 incl.VAT)
Lee View of a Yawl Yacht. No.5.
[Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.]
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17"), with large margins.
[Ref: 55042] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[Drawn on stone by J. Rogers.]
Printed by Rowney & Forster. Published by T. McLean. 26, Haymarket [n.d., c.1824].
Rare lithograph. Sheet 305 x 435mm (12 x 17"), with large margins.
[Ref: 55042] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)