Grosvenor Prints

[American Civil War Patriotic Cover] The Man who conceived C S A.
[n.d., c. 1863.]
Envelope with red-printed wood engraving on cover, 80 x 135mm (3¼ x 5¼")
An unused envelope satirising the Conferate States of America conceiver as a fop, with monocle hanging aroumd his neck.
[Ref: 65744] £25.00 (£30.00 incl.VAT)

[American Civil War Patriotic Cover] Come, patriots, all that hate oppressio, / Assist in putting down Secession.
[n.d., c. 1863.]
Envelope with wood engraving on cover, 80 x 140mm (3¼ x 5½")
An unused envelope with a female allegorical figure of America, with one hand on the Constitution, the other around the throat of a man with 'Treason' and 'Secession' on his trousers. A paper marked 'Sumpter' lies on the ground.
[Ref: 65745] £30.00 (£36.00 incl.VAT)

[American Civil War Patriotic Cover - Benjamin Frankin Butler] Contraband of War; or, Volunteer Sappers and Miners from the ''F.F.V.''
[n.d., c. 1863.]
Envelope with a colour-printed wood engraving with letterpress, 80 x 140mm (3¼ x 5½")
An unused envelope with a scene of a group of slaves escaping from the 'First Families of Virginia', offering to help Major Benjamin Franklin Butler (1818-93) as workers. Butler gained fame for refusing to return escaped slaves, designating them as contraband of war. After the war, in the House of Representatives, he wrote the Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 and co-authored the landmark Civil Rights Act of 1875.
[Ref: 65746] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)

[American Civil War Patriotic Cover] ''Him fader's hope, / Him moder's joy, / Him darling little / Contraband Boy.''
[n.d., c. 1863.]
Envelope with a red-printed wood engraving with letterpress, 75 x 135mm (3 x 5¼")
An unused envelope with a white man holding up a Black baby. It refers to the policy of not returning escaped slaves, classifying them as 'contraband'.
[Ref: 65747] £30.00 (£36.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill] Theatre, Beverley, For the Benefit of Mr. Piercy, Treasurer. On Friday Evening, July 6th, 1827, Will be performed Lewis's Romantic Drame, of The Castle Spectre...
W.B. Johnson, Printer, Sow-Hill, Market-Place, Beverley.
Rare letterpress, sheet 335 x 210mm (13 x 8¼"). Creasing. Surface dirt. Nicks to edges.
Playbill for the Beverley Theatre featuring, 'Fun, Frolic, Fashion, and Flash,' & 'Tom & Jerry; Or, Life In London.'
[Ref: 65955] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill.] Theatre Royal, Birmingham. Last night but three of Mr.Blanchard, Mr.Simpson and his Wonderful Dog. On Monday, August 6, 1827, His Majesty's Servants will perform the admired Play of the Mountaineers [...]
Letterpress, sheet 325 x 215mm (12¾ x 8½"). Trimmed, some creasing.
Playbill for the Theatre Royal, Birmingham for the showing of 'Mountaineers' and 'Woofman and His Dog; or The Castle of Roscella'.
Ricky Jay Collection.
[Ref: 65946] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

William Darton, Wholesale Bookseller, 58, Holborn Hill, London. Maps, Charts & Plans of every description. Extensive collections of Books for the Use of Children & Young People, and Works of Merit as soon as Published. School-Books in every branch of Education and Books in all Languages, Arts, Sciences, and Political Literature, either in Plain or Elegant Bindings.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Rare engraved trade card on paper. Sheet 135 x 180mm (5¼ x 7"). Tipped onto album paper at corners.
William Darton junior operated from 58 Holborn Hill between 1808 and 1866.
[Ref: 66055] £380.00

Key to Allans Print of the General Assembly of 1783.
[after David Allan.]
Edin.r Published by Hugh Paton, Carver & Gilder to the Queen [n.d., c.1843.]
Etched key plate. 140 x 185mm (5½ x 7¼"). Trimmed close to plate lower left, small ink stain in right margin.
The key plate to a reissue of David Allan's 1787 aquatint 'The General Assembly of the Kirk of Scotland'. Presided over by the Earl of Dalhousie, the 18 named figures includ James Boswell.
[Ref: 65742] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

J. and R. Harrop, Haberdashers, At Their Cloak and Hatt Warehouse, The Sun and Peacock, in Coventry-Street, near Piccadilly, London.
[n.d., c.1760.]
Letterpress and old ink mss bill. Sheet 280 x 220mm (11 x 8¾"). Creasing and wear to edges.
The British Museum has an example of the identical letterpress dated in ink 1762 (Heal,70.73).
[Ref: 66056] £320.00

The Preaching of Knox Before the Lords of the Congregation, 10th June 1559.
Engraving in line by George T. Doo., from a Picture by David Wilkie, Esq. R.A.
[n.d., c.1832.]
Keyplate. Sheet: 275 x 420mm (11 x 16½"). Creased and folded.
A keyplate to David Wilkie's painting of John Knox preaching. The keyplate identifies the figures in the image while the text on the front of the item identifies the various proofs, subscribers proofs and their prices.
[Ref: 66005] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

[Mexican imperial shield]
[n.d. c.1823]
Very rare pen and watercolour, sheet 235 x 380mm (9¼ x 15"). On paper watermarked 'J Green & Son 1823'. Centrefold. Writing paper format.
A watercolour of the Mexican Imperial Coat of Arms of 1822 on a writing sheet.
[Ref: 65725] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)

[Mexican imperial shield]
[n.d. c.1823]
Very rare pen and watercolour, sheet 170 x 215mm (6¾ x 8½"). On paper watermarked 'Nay & Sons London.' Staining along top edge of paper.
A watercolour of the Mexican Coat of Arms.
[Ref: 65726] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[The Duke of Montague's arms] Designed and Engraved for the African Travels.
Published as the Act directs, April 10, 1790, by William Lane Leadenhall Street.
Engraving. Sheet 165 x 105mm (6½ x 4¼"). Trimmed into plate.
The armorial of George Montagu, First Duke of Montagu, with a griffon and dragon supporting a shield, engraved as part of the dedication to the English edition of François Laillant's 'Travels from the Cape of Good-Hope, into the interior parts of Africa'.
[Ref: 65798] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill] Royal Circus & Surrey Theatre. The Public are Most respectfully informed, that to accomadate numerous Families, who wish their Children to leave the Theatre at an early Hour, the very Popular Pantomime will be the first Performance of the Evening. This present Monday, January 13, 1817...
Lowndes, Printer, Marquis-Court.
Letterpress, sheet 305 x 190mm (12 x 7½"). Creasing. Surface dirt. Glued to back sheet on left side.
Playbill for the Royal Circus & Surrey Theatre. featuring, 'Pedlar's Acre: Or Harlequin in Lambeth,' 'Italian Wife,' 'The Favourite Song of "Evelyn's Bower," by Mr. Leonard.' & 'Three times Three Or, Boys, Girls, & Guardians.' For the benefit of Miss Taylor.
Ricky Jay Collection.
[Ref: 65950] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill]...Surrey Theatre. This Present Monday, July 23rd, 1821, (and following Evenings,) A Comic Dance. After which (Fourth Time) an entirely new Comic Burletta, founded on Historical Fact, called Frederick And Voltaire Or, The King And The Poet...
Lowndes, Printer, Marquis-Court, Drury Lane, London.
Letterpress, sheet 305 x 190mm (12 x 7½"). Creasing. Surface dirt. Glued to back sheet on left side.
Playbill for the Surrey Theatre featuring, 'The Hussar: Or, Love and Mercy,' & 'The Two Gregories: Or, Where Did The Money Come From?'
[Ref: 65952] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill] Surrey Theatre. ...Saturday, September 15th, 1832, Will be presented he grand National Play of Pizarro: Or, The Death of Rolla The Peruvian Hero...
S.G. Fairbrother, Printer, Exeter Court, Strand.
Letterpress, sheet 335 x 210mm (13 x 8¼"). Creasing. Surface dirt. Nicks to edges. Torn in centre and repaired with acid free tape.
Playbill for the Surrey Theatre featuring, 'Walpurghi's Eve Or, The Doom Of The Daemon Knight,' & 'Young Ben, The Carpenter and Sally Brown.'
[Ref: 65954] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill] Never Acted. Surrey Theatre. This Present Thursday, August 31st, 1820... Will be presented, a Comic Dance, composed by Mr Ridgeway, called, Sandy And Jenny.
W. Barnes, Printer, Borough.
Letterpress, sheet 305 x 190mm (12 x 7½"). Creasing. Surface dirt. Glued to back sheet on left side.
Playbill for the Surrey Theatre featuring, 'Stop Thief, Or the Horrors of the Forest,' & 'The President And the Peasant's Daughter.'
Ricky Jay Collection.
[Ref: 65951] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill] Surrey Theatre. ...This Eveing, Tuesday, September 25th, 1832, Will be presented (Eight Time) an Historical Romantic Drama. from the French of Galliardet, (in Three Acts) written expressly for this Theatre, entitled The Tower Of Nesle Or, The Chamberlain of Death...
S.G. Fairbrother, Printer, Exeter Court, Strand.
Letterpress, sheet 335 x 210mm (13 x 8¼"). Creasing. Surface dirt. Nicks to edges.
Playbill for the Surrey Theatre featuring, 'Burgandy the Bold Or, The Fate Of The Raven Rheinfeldt,' & 'Haunted Inn! Or, The Twin Ghosts.'
[Ref: 65953] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill] Royal Surrey Theatre. Mr. Wilkinson's Benefit, Monday, March 28th, 1836. On Which Occasion, The Adelphi Company Have Kindly Volunteered their Services for this Night Only...
S.G. Fairbrother, Printer, Exeter Court, Strand.
Letterpress, sheet 425 x 225mm (16¾ x 9"). Creasing. Surface dirt. Tear through 'Whims And Oddities'.
Playbill for the benefit of Mr Wilkinson at the Royal Surrey Theatre, featuring 'The Dream Or, The Perils Of The Ocean' 'Cornish Clog Dance,' 'Fairy Visions: Or, Dissolvent Views,' 'What a Bridegroom! Or, A House turn'd out o' Windows,' 'Lumber Trooper Or, The Captain and the Dancing Master,' 'Mr. Webster Will sing, in Charreter, a popular Melody from his Lenten Entertainment, called "Jim Crow!"', 'A Grand Persian Pas de Trois,' & 'Whims And Odities!'
Ricky Jay Collection.
[Ref: 65948] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill.] Theatre Royal, English Opera House, Strand. The Publick are most respectfully informed, that they will find Mr. Mathews at Home On Thursday next, March 9th, with an entirely new Entertainment, Full Particulars of which will be speedily announced.
[n.d, c.1826.] Lowndes, Printer, Marquis Court, Drury Lane.
Letterpress, sheet 315 x 220mm (12½ x 8¾"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper. Small tears on right side.
Playbill for the Theatre Royal, English Opera House, Strand for the showing of 'Mr. Mathews at Home'.
Ricky Jay Collection.
[Ref: 65945] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Playbill] Theatre-Royal Newcastle. Revival For One Night Only Of Tom & Jerry. Mr Gill Most respectfully announces to the Nobility, Ladies, Gentleman and Public in general, that HIS BENEFIT is appointed to take place On Monday Evening, May 21, 1827...
W. Boag, Printer, Newcastle.
Letterpress, sheet 560 x 220mm (22¼ x 8¾"). Creasing. Surface dirt. Nicks to edges. Small holes top left.
Playbill for the benefit of Mr Gill at the Theatre-Royal Newcastle, featuring, 'Deaf As A Post,' 'Blue Devils,' 'the Comic Song of "The Adventures of Major Long Bow; or, how to tell a Tough Story,"' & 'Fun, Frolic, Fashion, and Flash.'
Ricky Jay Collection.
[Ref: 65949] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

A Brief Description Of Prince Charles, (Charles The First) Painted at Madrid, in 1623, By Velasquez, When the Prince's Marriage with the Infanta was proposed- Now Exhibiting At No.21, Old Bond-Street, London.
[John Snare? n.d. c.1847]
Rare letterpress, sheet 220 x 140mm (8¾ x 5½").
A letterpess advertising the Velázquez portrait of Prince Charles (later Charles I) that was exhibited at 21 Old Bond Street in London in 1847. John Snare (c.1808-84) was a bookseller and publisher from Reading, England, whose life was transformed by his 1845 discovery of a lost Velázquez painting, which he believed depicted a young Charles Stuart. Thought to have been painted during Charles’ 1623 visit to Spain, the portrait sparked a long legal battle with the Earl of Fife’s estate, leading to Snare’s financial ruin. He later emigrated to New York, where he died in 1884. The painting, last seen in 1885 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, has since disappeared, with only Snare’s written accounts remaining.
[Ref: 66011] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)

[Title page] No 3 of a Series of Views in the West Indies: Engraved from Drawings taken recently in the Islands: With Letter Press Explanations Made From Actual Observation.
Davison, Whitefriars.
London: [Smith Elder & Co, Cornhill] Fleet-Street [n.d., 1827-29.]
Rare & scarce title sheet, letterpress with wood-engraved border, label with mss. publisher details stuck on. 290 x 440mm (11½ x 17¼"). Laid on card, wear to paper surface.
The title sheet of the third (and last, of a planned eight] parts of J. Johnston's 'Views in the West Indies', a series of an engraved map and eleven aquatint views. The series was begun by Mess.rs Underwood but completed by Smith Elder & Co.
Abbey Travel 678.
[Ref: 54220] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

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