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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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America.
G. Sammaritani inv. e dis. F. Wenzel Lit.o.
Lit. Salimbeni, Strada Toledo, 174. [Naples?, c.1850.]
Scarce lithograph with hand colour. Sheet 525 x 670mm (20¾ x 26½"). Edges chipped and soiled.
A female allegorical figure of America, bare-breasted with a feather headress and a quiver of arrows, seated on a rock under a waterfall. Two cherubs, also with feather headresses, hold a net full of fish and a stich with dead birds hanging from it. Around the image are decorative borders with motifs relating to the the continent.
[Ref: 52870] £750.00
G. Sammaritani inv. e dis. F. Wenzel Lit.o.
Lit. Salimbeni, Strada Toledo, 174. [Naples?, c.1850.]
Scarce lithograph with hand colour. Sheet 525 x 670mm (20¾ x 26½"). Edges chipped and soiled.
A female allegorical figure of America, bare-breasted with a feather headress and a quiver of arrows, seated on a rock under a waterfall. Two cherubs, also with feather headresses, hold a net full of fish and a stich with dead birds hanging from it. Around the image are decorative borders with motifs relating to the the continent.
[Ref: 52870] £750.00
Monte Video, From the Anchorage outside the Harbour. Buenos Ayres, From the Bank between the Outer and Inner Roads.
E.E. Vidal, Esq. del.t. T. Sutherland sculp.t.
London. Published May 1st 1820 at R. Ackermann's, 101 Strand.
Fine aquatint, printed in colours & hand finished. 325 x 510mm (12¾" x 20"). Centre fold, as issued, repairs to centre fold left edge.
Separate views of the capital cities of Uruguay and Argentina from the sea. One of the few double-page plates from Emeric Essex Vidal's "Picturesque Illustrations of Buenos Ayres and Monte Video". Born c. 1788, Vidal entered the Navy in 1808 and retired in 1862. He visited Buenos Aires and Montevideo twice at the end of 1816, the year Argentina became independent), returning 1828-9. He was stationed on St Helena 1820-1, during Bonaparte's exile. From one of the earliest representations of Argentinian life.
Abbey Travel: 698. Vidal's text is available on Google Books.
[Ref: 52875] £380.00
E.E. Vidal, Esq. del.t. T. Sutherland sculp.t.
London. Published May 1st 1820 at R. Ackermann's, 101 Strand.
Fine aquatint, printed in colours & hand finished. 325 x 510mm (12¾" x 20"). Centre fold, as issued, repairs to centre fold left edge.
Separate views of the capital cities of Uruguay and Argentina from the sea. One of the few double-page plates from Emeric Essex Vidal's "Picturesque Illustrations of Buenos Ayres and Monte Video". Born c. 1788, Vidal entered the Navy in 1808 and retired in 1862. He visited Buenos Aires and Montevideo twice at the end of 1816, the year Argentina became independent), returning 1828-9. He was stationed on St Helena 1820-1, during Bonaparte's exile. From one of the earliest representations of Argentinian life.
Abbey Travel: 698. Vidal's text is available on Google Books.
[Ref: 52875] £380.00
![[Bhutan] View between Murichom & Choka.](jpegs/52893.jpg)
[Bhutan] View between Murichom & Choka.
Drawn by S. Davis Esq.r. Engraved by W. Daniell.
Published by W.m Daniell, No 9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London, July 25, 1813.
Fine and rare coloured aquatint. 480 x 350mm (19 x 13¾").
A precipitous path with steps cut into the rock. A European sits using a telescope to view the scenery. It was drawn by Samuel Davis and engraved by William Daniell for their 'Views in Bootan', a rare book containing only six plates, the first views of Bhutan published in England. Davis (1760-1819) was ''Draftsman and Surveyor'' on Samuel Turner's expedition to Tibet on behalf of the East India Company. He was refused entry into Tibet and had to remain in Bhutan as the expedition proceeded. In 1789 he met William Daniell in Bhagalpur, while William was travelling with his uncle Thomas Daniell, and encouraged the two artists to visit the Himalayas. Davis returned to England in 1806 and was made a director of the East India Company the same year. William Daniell (1769-1837) published this work the year he began travelling for his 'Voyage Round Great Britain'.
[Ref: 52893] £2,500.00
Drawn by S. Davis Esq.r. Engraved by W. Daniell.
Published by W.m Daniell, No 9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London, July 25, 1813.
Fine and rare coloured aquatint. 480 x 350mm (19 x 13¾").
A precipitous path with steps cut into the rock. A European sits using a telescope to view the scenery. It was drawn by Samuel Davis and engraved by William Daniell for their 'Views in Bootan', a rare book containing only six plates, the first views of Bhutan published in England. Davis (1760-1819) was ''Draftsman and Surveyor'' on Samuel Turner's expedition to Tibet on behalf of the East India Company. He was refused entry into Tibet and had to remain in Bhutan as the expedition proceeded. In 1789 he met William Daniell in Bhagalpur, while William was travelling with his uncle Thomas Daniell, and encouraged the two artists to visit the Himalayas. Davis returned to England in 1806 and was made a director of the East India Company the same year. William Daniell (1769-1837) published this work the year he began travelling for his 'Voyage Round Great Britain'.
[Ref: 52893] £2,500.00
![[Bhutan] A Temple of Bode.](jpegs/52892.jpg)
[Bhutan] A Temple of Bode.
Drawn by S. Davis Esq.r. Engraved by W. Daniell.
Published by W.m Daniell, No 9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London, July 25, 1813.
Fine and rare coloured aquatint. 350 x 475mm (13¾ x 18¾").
A chorten (temple) flanked by tall dashis, prayer flags inscribed from top to bottom with the sacred Buddhist mantra 'om-mani-padme-hum'. In the distance is a Rajah's small villa. It was drawn by Samuel Davis and engraved by William Daniell for their 'Views in Bootan', a rare book containing only six plates, the first views of Bhutan published in England. Davis (1760-1819) was ''Draftsman and Surveyor'' on Samuel Turner's expedition to Tibet on behalf of the East India Company. He was refused entry into Tibet and had to remain in Bhutan as the expedition proceeded. In 1789 he met William Daniell in Bhagalpur, while William was travelling with his uncle Thomas Daniell, and encouraged the two artists to visit the Himalayas. Davis returned to England in 1806 and was made a director of the East India Company the same year. William Daniell (1769-1837) published this work the year he began travelling for his 'Voyage Round Great Britain'.
[Ref: 52892] £2,500.00
Drawn by S. Davis Esq.r. Engraved by W. Daniell.
Published by W.m Daniell, No 9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London, July 25, 1813.
Fine and rare coloured aquatint. 350 x 475mm (13¾ x 18¾").
A chorten (temple) flanked by tall dashis, prayer flags inscribed from top to bottom with the sacred Buddhist mantra 'om-mani-padme-hum'. In the distance is a Rajah's small villa. It was drawn by Samuel Davis and engraved by William Daniell for their 'Views in Bootan', a rare book containing only six plates, the first views of Bhutan published in England. Davis (1760-1819) was ''Draftsman and Surveyor'' on Samuel Turner's expedition to Tibet on behalf of the East India Company. He was refused entry into Tibet and had to remain in Bhutan as the expedition proceeded. In 1789 he met William Daniell in Bhagalpur, while William was travelling with his uncle Thomas Daniell, and encouraged the two artists to visit the Himalayas. Davis returned to England in 1806 and was made a director of the East India Company the same year. William Daniell (1769-1837) published this work the year he began travelling for his 'Voyage Round Great Britain'.
[Ref: 52892] £2,500.00
![[Bhutan] View of Choka.](jpegs/52891.jpg)
[Bhutan] View of Choka.
Drawn by S. Davis Esq.r. Engraved by W. Daniell.
Published by W.m Daniell, No 9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London, June 1, 1813.
Fine and rare coloured aquatint. 350 x 475mm (13¾ x 18¾"), watermarked 'J. Whatman', 1810?
A view of a dzong (fortress) in Chukha, one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. It was drawn by Samuel Davis and engraved by William Daniell for their 'Views in Bootan', a rare book containing only six plates, the first views of Bhutan published in England. Davis (1760-1819) was ''Draftsman and Surveyor'' on Samuel Turner's expedition to Tibet on behalf of the East India Company. He was refused entry into Tibet and had to remain in Bhutan as the expedition proceeded. In 1789 he met William Daniell in Bhagalpur, while William was travelling with his uncle Thomas Daniell, and encouraged the two artists to visit the Himalayas. Davis returned to England in 1806 and was made a director of the East India Company the same year. William Daniell (1769-1837) published this work the year he began travelling for his 'Voyage Round Great Britain'.
[Ref: 52891] £2,500.00
Drawn by S. Davis Esq.r. Engraved by W. Daniell.
Published by W.m Daniell, No 9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London, June 1, 1813.
Fine and rare coloured aquatint. 350 x 475mm (13¾ x 18¾"), watermarked 'J. Whatman', 1810?
A view of a dzong (fortress) in Chukha, one of the 20 dzongkhag (districts) comprising Bhutan. It was drawn by Samuel Davis and engraved by William Daniell for their 'Views in Bootan', a rare book containing only six plates, the first views of Bhutan published in England. Davis (1760-1819) was ''Draftsman and Surveyor'' on Samuel Turner's expedition to Tibet on behalf of the East India Company. He was refused entry into Tibet and had to remain in Bhutan as the expedition proceeded. In 1789 he met William Daniell in Bhagalpur, while William was travelling with his uncle Thomas Daniell, and encouraged the two artists to visit the Himalayas. Davis returned to England in 1806 and was made a director of the East India Company the same year. William Daniell (1769-1837) published this work the year he began travelling for his 'Voyage Round Great Britain'.
[Ref: 52891] £2,500.00
Xmas Greetings 1913. Queensland Gum Leaf. Our Selection. [&] Aboriginal Boy.
[1913.]
Two watercolours on leaves. Unique verso in ink "To Phyllis with love from Harold" & "To Aunt & Uncle Frank with best wishes Harold"; Sheets 205 x 125mm (8 x 5") & 150 x 120mm (6 x 4¾").
A view of a rural shack and a head-and-shoulders portrait of a boy.
[Ref: 52938] £680.00
[1913.]
Two watercolours on leaves. Unique verso in ink "To Phyllis with love from Harold" & "To Aunt & Uncle Frank with best wishes Harold"; Sheets 205 x 125mm (8 x 5") & 150 x 120mm (6 x 4¾").
A view of a rural shack and a head-and-shoulders portrait of a boy.
[Ref: 52938] £680.00
Vuë de la Ville de la Haye en Hollande, 1760.
A Paris chez Mondhard rue S. Jacques à l'Hotel Sammur [n.d., c.1760].
Coloured etching. 240 x 410mm (9½ x 16"). Trimmed to image at top, re-margined with old paper, repaired tear.
A winter's scene, with men playing 'Colf', a fore-runner of golf, on the ice. The Hague is in the background, two windmills to the right.
[Ref: 52921] £320.00
A Paris chez Mondhard rue S. Jacques à l'Hotel Sammur [n.d., c.1760].
Coloured etching. 240 x 410mm (9½ x 16"). Trimmed to image at top, re-margined with old paper, repaired tear.
A winter's scene, with men playing 'Colf', a fore-runner of golf, on the ice. The Hague is in the background, two windmills to the right.
[Ref: 52921] £320.00
![[Canton] Sketch from the Wall on the Morning after the Grand Attack.](jpegs/52714.jpg)
[Canton] Sketch from the Wall on the Morning after the Grand Attack.
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Scarce tinted lithograph. Printed area 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¾"), with very wide margins.
A prisoner being carried on a bamboo pole, wrists and ankles tied. From Part III (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong.William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52714] £320.00
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Scarce tinted lithograph. Printed area 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¾"), with very wide margins.
A prisoner being carried on a bamboo pole, wrists and ankles tied. From Part III (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong.William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52714] £320.00
On the Wall, Canton.
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Scarce tinted lithograph. Printed area 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Slight tear in top margin.
Two Europeans wearing kepis and natives including a water carrier. From Part II (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong.William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52715] £320.00
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Scarce tinted lithograph. Printed area 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¾"), with wide margins. Slight tear in top margin.
Two Europeans wearing kepis and natives including a water carrier. From Part II (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong.William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52715] £320.00
Military Train Coolies Going Home.
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Tinted lithograph with original hand colour. Sheet 250 x 365mm (9¾ x 14½"). Trimmed. Bit messy. Repaired tear at bottom.
A group of Chinese porters going home at sunset. From Part III (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52710] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Tinted lithograph with original hand colour. Sheet 250 x 365mm (9¾ x 14½"). Trimmed. Bit messy. Repaired tear at bottom.
A group of Chinese porters going home at sunset. From Part III (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52710] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
A Group of Coolies on the road at Dinner.
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Scarce tinted lithograph. Printed area 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¾"), with very wide margins.
Workers eating lunch with chop sticks. From Part III (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong.William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52712] £320.00
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Scarce tinted lithograph. Printed area 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¾"), with very wide margins.
Workers eating lunch with chop sticks. From Part III (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong.William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52712] £320.00
A Funeral. Mode of Carrying the Coffin.
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Scarce tinted lithograph. Printed area 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¾"), with very wide margins.
From Part II (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong.William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52713] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
W.R. Snow Del.t. M. & N. Hanhart imp.
Dickinson Bro.s Lith.s 114 New Bond Street [1860.]
Scarce tinted lithograph. Printed area 230 x 340mm (9 x 13¾"), with very wide margins.
From Part II (of III) of William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong.William Roger Snow's 'Sketches of Chinese Life & Character', based on a visit to Hong Kong. Snow was an army officer when he visited Hong Kong. However in 1875 an affair with an Irish actress ruined his career and, rather than be posted to a backwater, he left his wife and disappeared. Under the alias Clifford Merton he worked as an author and illustrator of both adult and children's literature, until his wife found and exposed him in 1881. After another disappearance and name change, Richard André continued to write and illustrate books, as well as working in photography and the publishing business.
[Ref: 52713] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[Four South African costume sketches.] Painted by African Native. 1857.](jpegs/52881.jpg)
[Four South African costume sketches.] Painted by African Native. 1857.
Four sketches, ink and watercolour, on cards. Sheets 75 x 115mm (3 x 4½"). Some slight soiling
Four sketches of native costumes including a Zulu wearing a leopard skin.
[Ref: 52881] £480.00
Four sketches, ink and watercolour, on cards. Sheets 75 x 115mm (3 x 4½"). Some slight soiling
Four sketches of native costumes including a Zulu wearing a leopard skin.
[Ref: 52881] £480.00
![[The Windmill, Wenduyne, Belgium]](jpegs/52878.jpg)
[The Windmill, Wenduyne, Belgium]
S. v Abbé.
[n.d., 1927.]
Drypoint etching, artist's proof numbered '6/50' in pencil. 350 x 425mm (13¾ x 16¾"), watermarked 'Hand Made. F.J. Head', with wide margins. Mint.
Salomon van Abbe (1883 - 1955), painter and book illustrator of Dutch origin; came to England when 5 years old and studied with Tripp, C.Rae, W.Baynes and W.Seymour; he exhibited at the Royal Society of Arts between 1933-55. This drypoint became the most exhibited of all of his prints, including at the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers in 1927, at the Bromhead Art Gallery exhibition in London in 1928, and at The Royal Society of British Artists in 1933.
[Ref: 52878] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)
S. v Abbé.
[n.d., 1927.]
Drypoint etching, artist's proof numbered '6/50' in pencil. 350 x 425mm (13¾ x 16¾"), watermarked 'Hand Made. F.J. Head', with wide margins. Mint.
Salomon van Abbe (1883 - 1955), painter and book illustrator of Dutch origin; came to England when 5 years old and studied with Tripp, C.Rae, W.Baynes and W.Seymour; he exhibited at the Royal Society of Arts between 1933-55. This drypoint became the most exhibited of all of his prints, including at the Royal Society of Painter-Etchers and Engravers in 1927, at the Bromhead Art Gallery exhibition in London in 1928, and at The Royal Society of British Artists in 1933.
[Ref: 52878] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)