A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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The Most High, Puissant, and Noble Prince John Churchill, Duke and Earl of Marlborough, Marquis of Blandford Baron Churchill of Sandridge, and Baron of Aymouth in Scotland, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, Captain General of the Forces, Master of the Ordnance, Colonel of the First Regiment of Foot Guards, one of the Privy Council, and Knight of the Garter.
G. Kneller pinx. R. Sheppard Sculp.
[n.d., c.1735.]
Engraving. 375 x 230mm (14¾ x 9"), very large margins on 3 sides. Trimmed to plate on right, remargined.
Portrait in oval of John Churchill (1650-1722) in wig and armour with George, after a portrait by Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723).
[Ref: 63529] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
G. Kneller pinx. R. Sheppard Sculp.
[n.d., c.1735.]
Engraving. 375 x 230mm (14¾ x 9"), very large margins on 3 sides. Trimmed to plate on right, remargined.
Portrait in oval of John Churchill (1650-1722) in wig and armour with George, after a portrait by Godfrey Kneller (1646-1723).
[Ref: 63529] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
![[Mary Anne Clarke] Dissolution of Partnership or the Industrious Mrs Clarke Winding Up Her Accounts.](jpegs/63418.jpg)
[Mary Anne Clarke] Dissolution of Partnership or the Industrious Mrs Clarke Winding Up Her Accounts.
[Thomas Rowlandson.]
Pub.d M Feb.y 15. 1809 by Tho.s Tegg N.º 111 Cheapside.
Coloured etching. Sheet 230 x 330mm (9 x 13"). Trimmed within plate.
Mary Anne Clarke sits on the left, raising her skirts to receive a money bag from Jeremiah Donovan, an ex-army surgeon who was her main go-between when she was selling commissions. On the right is Captain Tuck, who received a written scale of Mrs. Clarke's prices from Donovan. Mary Anne Clarke (1776-1852), mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was found out to be selling army commissions while he was Commander-in-Chief of the army. York was forced to resign from his position, though he was later exonerated and reinstated. Mrs Clarke was prosecuted for libel in 1813 and imprisoned. On her release, she went to live in France.
BM Satires 11217.
[Ref: 63418] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[Thomas Rowlandson.]
Pub.d M Feb.y 15. 1809 by Tho.s Tegg N.º 111 Cheapside.
Coloured etching. Sheet 230 x 330mm (9 x 13"). Trimmed within plate.
Mary Anne Clarke sits on the left, raising her skirts to receive a money bag from Jeremiah Donovan, an ex-army surgeon who was her main go-between when she was selling commissions. On the right is Captain Tuck, who received a written scale of Mrs. Clarke's prices from Donovan. Mary Anne Clarke (1776-1852), mistress of Frederick, Duke of York, was found out to be selling army commissions while he was Commander-in-Chief of the army. York was forced to resign from his position, though he was later exonerated and reinstated. Mrs Clarke was prosecuted for libel in 1813 and imprisoned. On her release, she went to live in France.
BM Satires 11217.
[Ref: 63418] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[Title] Hungarian and Highland Broad Sword.](jpegs/63371.jpg)
[Title] Hungarian and Highland Broad Sword. Twenrty Four Plates, designed and etched by T. Rowlandson, under the direction of Mess.rs H. Angelo and Son, Fencing Masters to the Light Horse Volunteers of London and Westminster dedicated to Colonel Herries.
Aquatinta by J. Hill.
Published as the Act directs Feb.y 12.th 1799, by H. Angelo, Curzon Str.t May Fair.
Coloured aquatint, with collector's stamp. 285 x 325mm (11¼ x 12¾"), large margins on 2 sides. Paper lightly toned.
Two troopers, one cavalry and one infantry, stand within archways with a statue of Victory and friezes of military scenes. Henry Angelo (1756-1835) ran a successful fencing school in London. Thomas Rowlandson was a great friend, and published several prints depicting Angelo.
[Ref: 63371] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Aquatinta by J. Hill.
Published as the Act directs Feb.y 12.th 1799, by H. Angelo, Curzon Str.t May Fair.
Coloured aquatint, with collector's stamp. 285 x 325mm (11¼ x 12¾"), large margins on 2 sides. Paper lightly toned.
Two troopers, one cavalry and one infantry, stand within archways with a statue of Victory and friezes of military scenes. Henry Angelo (1756-1835) ran a successful fencing school in London. Thomas Rowlandson was a great friend, and published several prints depicting Angelo.
[Ref: 63371] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
The XVII Manoeuvres as ordered by his Majesty.
Published as the Act directs 2 July 1799 by JBurke 31 Reg.t.
Engraved plan on card as issued. Sheet 120 x 80mm (4¾ x 3¼").
A plan of the positions of various regiments at a military review.
[Ref: 63480] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Published as the Act directs 2 July 1799 by JBurke 31 Reg.t.
Engraved plan on card as issued. Sheet 120 x 80mm (4¾ x 3¼").
A plan of the positions of various regiments at a military review.
[Ref: 63480] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
![[Ernst von Mansfeld] The Most Noble Soldier Count Mansfeld](jpegs/63364.jpg)
[Ernst von Mansfeld] The Most Noble Soldier Count Mansfeld General for the King of Bohemia. Anno 1621.
Ioan Orlandi formis.
Copper engraving. 210 x 146mm (8¼ x 5¾"). Trimmed.
Peter Ernst, Graf von Mansfeld (c. 1580-1626), a German mercenary who fought for Frederick V, Elector Palatine of the Rhine, the titular king of Bohemia.
[Ref: 63364] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
Ioan Orlandi formis.
Copper engraving. 210 x 146mm (8¼ x 5¾"). Trimmed.
Peter Ernst, Graf von Mansfeld (c. 1580-1626), a German mercenary who fought for Frederick V, Elector Palatine of the Rhine, the titular king of Bohemia.
[Ref: 63364] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
![[Signature of General Anastasio Bustamente] Anast. Bustam.te](jpegs/62296.jpg)
[Signature of General Anastasio Bustamente] Anast. Bustam.te Londres a 8 de Junio 1842. Hotel St George Albermarle Street.
Ink mss. Sheet 95 x 135mm (3¾ x 5¼"). Laid on album sheet with a lithographic portrait.
Anastasio Bustamante (1780-1853) was Mexican president three times, 1830-2, 1837-9, and 1839-41, losing his job because of revolts each time. This signature dates from his exile, before he returned to Mexico after the fall of Santa Anna in 1844. The portrait is of Venezuelan soldier José Trinidad Morán (1796-1854) who fought in the liberation wars of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
[Ref: 62296] £480.00
Ink mss. Sheet 95 x 135mm (3¾ x 5¼"). Laid on album sheet with a lithographic portrait.
Anastasio Bustamante (1780-1853) was Mexican president three times, 1830-2, 1837-9, and 1839-41, losing his job because of revolts each time. This signature dates from his exile, before he returned to Mexico after the fall of Santa Anna in 1844. The portrait is of Venezuelan soldier José Trinidad Morán (1796-1854) who fought in the liberation wars of Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
[Ref: 62296] £480.00
A Corporal of the 10th. Or Prince of Wales Own Royal Hussars, In Review Order.
C. H. S. Aquatinted by J. C. Stadler.
London. Pub.d. Jan.y. 1813. by Colnaghi, & C.o. 23 Cockspur Street.
Coloured aquatint, J. Whatman watermark 1811; 250 x 330mm (9¾ x 13"). Slightly faded.
A Corporal of the 10th Royal Hussars brandishing a sword, on a rearing horse. From Charles Hamilton Smith's "Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations of 1812".
Oglivy 870.
[Ref: 63452] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
C. H. S. Aquatinted by J. C. Stadler.
London. Pub.d. Jan.y. 1813. by Colnaghi, & C.o. 23 Cockspur Street.
Coloured aquatint, J. Whatman watermark 1811; 250 x 330mm (9¾ x 13"). Slightly faded.
A Corporal of the 10th Royal Hussars brandishing a sword, on a rearing horse. From Charles Hamilton Smith's "Costumes of the Army of the British Empire, according to the last regulations of 1812".
Oglivy 870.
[Ref: 63452] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)