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A selection of stock we have recently added to our website.
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![[Povr La Magnanimite Dans La Piece De La Element DV FEV] Splendet. Et Ascendit.](jpegs/57329.jpg)
[Povr La Magnanimite Dans La Piece De La Element DV FEV] Splendet. Et Ascendit. [Vne Fufee Volante...]
[Sebastien Leclerc]
[Paris: C, Blageart, 1668.]
Proof engraving, plate 185 x 175mm (7¼ x 7"), with small margins. Blue ink Collector's stamp on reverse. Some creasing.
Device for the tapestry "Allegory of Fire" from "Devices pour les tapisseries du roy: ou sout representez les quatre elemens et les quatre seasons de l'annee." A view of a rocket shooting off into the sky surrounded by an oval frame adorned with guns, firewood, coals, cannon balls and other pyrotechnic paraphernalia. A flaming creature also resides at the top of the frame.
A Kingdom of Images: French Prints in the Age of Louis XIV, 1660–1715: 57.
[Ref: 57329] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
[Sebastien Leclerc]
[Paris: C, Blageart, 1668.]
Proof engraving, plate 185 x 175mm (7¼ x 7"), with small margins. Blue ink Collector's stamp on reverse. Some creasing.
Device for the tapestry "Allegory of Fire" from "Devices pour les tapisseries du roy: ou sout representez les quatre elemens et les quatre seasons de l'annee." A view of a rocket shooting off into the sky surrounded by an oval frame adorned with guns, firewood, coals, cannon balls and other pyrotechnic paraphernalia. A flaming creature also resides at the top of the frame.
A Kingdom of Images: French Prints in the Age of Louis XIV, 1660–1715: 57.
[Ref: 57329] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
![[Schematic presentation of the decorations of the ornamental columns in the firework display held in the Hague in honour of William III]](jpegs/42411.jpg)
[Schematic presentation of the decorations of the ornamental columns in the firework display held in the Hague in honour of William III] Verbeeldingen der Twee Naalden van het Konstvuurwerk [parallel text in French].
[Romeyn de Hooghe, published the Hague by Arnold Leers, 1691]
Etching, 17th century watermark; platemark 320 x 205mm (12½ x 8"). Tipped into album sheet.
Illustration to Govert Bidloo's 'Komste van Zyne Majesteit Willem III in Holland' (1691), etched by Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708), exponent of the late Dutch Baroque best known for his political caricatures of Louis XIV and his prints glorifying William III and the Glorious Revolution. De Hooghe's output as an artist was broad, however, and he had other talents and responsibilities: in 1689 he was placed in charge of obtaining building materials for the royal hunting lodge of Het Loo; the same year he became a Doctor of Law at Harderwijk University; he designed ceiling paintings for municipal buildings and church windows; and he wrote several political and historical treatises.
[Ref: 42411] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
[Romeyn de Hooghe, published the Hague by Arnold Leers, 1691]
Etching, 17th century watermark; platemark 320 x 205mm (12½ x 8"). Tipped into album sheet.
Illustration to Govert Bidloo's 'Komste van Zyne Majesteit Willem III in Holland' (1691), etched by Romeyn de Hooghe (1645-1708), exponent of the late Dutch Baroque best known for his political caricatures of Louis XIV and his prints glorifying William III and the Glorious Revolution. De Hooghe's output as an artist was broad, however, and he had other talents and responsibilities: in 1689 he was placed in charge of obtaining building materials for the royal hunting lodge of Het Loo; the same year he became a Doctor of Law at Harderwijk University; he designed ceiling paintings for municipal buildings and church windows; and he wrote several political and historical treatises.
[Ref: 42411] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Le Bouquet. Choui-------- ! ...........Put! put! put! ...Pan!!....pan pan, pan! brrrr..pan, papapapaw pan! pan!!...pan! pouf! pouf! Patapatapouf !!!!!
Lith. de Delaporte, Seur de Langlumé. Lith par Vatier d'après Grandville.
On s'abonne chez Aubert, galerie Vero dodat.
Lithograph, 340 x 265mm. 13½ x 10½". Foxing around image; stain in top right. Crease to lower right corner.
Atmospheric print of a firework display and large crowd, complete with onomatopoeic text below.
[Ref: 8792] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Lith. de Delaporte, Seur de Langlumé. Lith par Vatier d'après Grandville.
On s'abonne chez Aubert, galerie Vero dodat.
Lithograph, 340 x 265mm. 13½ x 10½". Foxing around image; stain in top right. Crease to lower right corner.
Atmospheric print of a firework display and large crowd, complete with onomatopoeic text below.
[Ref: 8792] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Boyer, Artist in Fire Works, and Manufacturer of Shipping Combustibles, Signal Rockets, Percussion Powder for Gentlemens' Guns, detonating Silver,, and every Combustible known to the Pyrotechnical Art, No 42, Gibraltar Row, Near the Elephant and Castle, Surrey.
Page & Son, Printers, 62, Black Friars Road.
[n.d., c.1825.]
Scarce letterpress handbill, Huxham Mill watermark 1827. Sheet 320 x 200mm (12½ x 8"). Creases, wear to edges.
An advert for fireworks with a price list, headed with the Royal Warrant. George Boyer was listed in 'Pigot & Co's Directory for Scotland for 1825-6... together with the Most Extensive Directory of London'.
[Ref: 57177] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Page & Son, Printers, 62, Black Friars Road.
[n.d., c.1825.]
Scarce letterpress handbill, Huxham Mill watermark 1827. Sheet 320 x 200mm (12½ x 8"). Creases, wear to edges.
An advert for fireworks with a price list, headed with the Royal Warrant. George Boyer was listed in 'Pigot & Co's Directory for Scotland for 1825-6... together with the Most Extensive Directory of London'.
[Ref: 57177] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
1867. Whitsuntide Galas! Peel Park, Bradford. Programme of Performance for Monday, June 10th.
[1867.]
Scarce letterpress handbill. Sheet 250 x 190mm (9¾ x 7½"). Creasing.
Attractions include Mr Liskard's 'Mysterious Musical Teapot', a 'Grand Balloon Ascent by Captain Metcalf', and 'A Grand Display of Fireworks by Professor Dyer, of London'.
[Ref: 57185] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
[1867.]
Scarce letterpress handbill. Sheet 250 x 190mm (9¾ x 7½"). Creasing.
Attractions include Mr Liskard's 'Mysterious Musical Teapot', a 'Grand Balloon Ascent by Captain Metcalf', and 'A Grand Display of Fireworks by Professor Dyer, of London'.
[Ref: 57185] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
![[Firework display in Amsterdam on 7 September 1667 to commemorate the peace between England and the Netherlands]](jpegs/42586.jpg)
[Firework display in Amsterdam on 7 September 1667 to commemorate the peace between England and the Netherlands] Victori en Vreugde-Vuren gehouden op den 7 September Ao 1667, ter gedachtenis van de Engelse en Nederlandtse Vreede
[published by Marcus Willemsz Doornick, Amsterdam, c.1667]
Etching, sheet 155 x 235mm (6 x 9¼"). Possibly trimmed from larger broadside and glued to backing sheet.
Firework display held to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Breda, signed on 24 August 1667, which ended the second Anglo-Dutch war. This etching first appeared as part of a large broadside, and subsequently in the book 'Kort en Bondigh Verhael Van't geene in den oorlogh ... in't Jaer 1667', both published by Marcus Doornick.
[Ref: 42586] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[published by Marcus Willemsz Doornick, Amsterdam, c.1667]
Etching, sheet 155 x 235mm (6 x 9¼"). Possibly trimmed from larger broadside and glued to backing sheet.
Firework display held to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Breda, signed on 24 August 1667, which ended the second Anglo-Dutch war. This etching first appeared as part of a large broadside, and subsequently in the book 'Kort en Bondigh Verhael Van't geene in den oorlogh ... in't Jaer 1667', both published by Marcus Doornick.
[Ref: 42586] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Splendid Display of Fireworks. For One Night Only. Mr. G. Bywater, Jun. Most respectfully announces to the Ladies of Wakefield and its Vicinity, that he will Diplay a Grand Collection of Fireworks, in the Yard belonging to the Woodman Inn, in Wood Street, near the Sessions House, on the Evening of Friday the 28th Instant [...] Fireworks with the latest Improvements, by G. Bywater, No 6. Long Row, Philadelphia, near Sheffield.
Thomas Waller, Printer, Post Office Yark, Wakefield.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Scarce letterpress handbill. Sheet 285 x 225mm (11¼ x 8¾"). Wear to edges, some staining.
A hand bill for a fireworks display in Wakefield, Yorkshire, with a 32-point 'Order of Firing'. George Frederick Bywater is listed in the 'Sheffield Directory of Trades and Professions for 1834'; this is likely to be his son.
[Ref: 57172] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Thomas Waller, Printer, Post Office Yark, Wakefield.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Scarce letterpress handbill. Sheet 285 x 225mm (11¼ x 8¾"). Wear to edges, some staining.
A hand bill for a fireworks display in Wakefield, Yorkshire, with a 32-point 'Order of Firing'. George Frederick Bywater is listed in the 'Sheffield Directory of Trades and Professions for 1834'; this is likely to be his son.
[Ref: 57172] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Het Hollands Vreede-Vuur-Werk - Le Fue d'Artifice d'Hollande Verbeeleden de een toeges lote Tempel van Janus met verlichte Schilderye Beelde Wapens, [...].
Fe Amsterdam by A. Allard, in de Beurs straat.
A Amsterd: chez A. Allard pres le Dam. [n.d. 1713].Fe Amsterdam by A. Allard, in de Beurs straat.
Rare etching. 365 x 440mm (15½ x 17¼"). Repaired tears and losses to the title and key areas. Two worm holes near the centre. Staining in the key area.
Fireworks erupt arround a Temple of Janus, topped with a figure of the Maid of Holland, in celebration of the Peace of Utrecht. The treaty was signed in April 1713 by Queen Anne, Louis XIV and Philip V of Spain. With numbered key in Dutch and French.
[Ref: 56469] £420.00
Fe Amsterdam by A. Allard, in de Beurs straat.
A Amsterd: chez A. Allard pres le Dam. [n.d. 1713].Fe Amsterdam by A. Allard, in de Beurs straat.
Rare etching. 365 x 440mm (15½ x 17¼"). Repaired tears and losses to the title and key areas. Two worm holes near the centre. Staining in the key area.
Fireworks erupt arround a Temple of Janus, topped with a figure of the Maid of Holland, in celebration of the Peace of Utrecht. The treaty was signed in April 1713 by Queen Anne, Louis XIV and Philip V of Spain. With numbered key in Dutch and French.
[Ref: 56469] £420.00
![[Viscount Cremorne.] [&] Chelsea Park. (2)](jpegs/25686.jpg)
[Viscount Cremorne.] [&] Chelsea Park. (2)
[Anon.] [&] Printed by C. Hullmandel.
[British, c.1800 - 1825.]
Portrait, proof stipple and etching before all letters, with lithograph view, both tipped into a single folio album leaf. Sheet 485 x 330mm, 18¾ x 13". The prints lacking some margin.
Cremorne Gardens, Lots Road SW10 are named for Thomas Dawson, 1st Viscount Cremorne (1725 - 1813); this portrait is by Charles Knight after Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830). Lord Cremorne bought Chelsea Farm, the house depicted below his portrait, in 1778. In 1831 it was purchased by Charles Random De Berenger, Baron De Beaufain who turned it first into a sports club and then opened the Cremorne Pleasure Gardens. Entertainment included concerts, fireworks, balloon ascents and galas. After its closure, the gardens were sold for building and soon built over.
NPG D2225. See Longford Images of Chelsea 355, 'Chelsea Farm'.
[Ref: 25686] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
[Anon.] [&] Printed by C. Hullmandel.
[British, c.1800 - 1825.]
Portrait, proof stipple and etching before all letters, with lithograph view, both tipped into a single folio album leaf. Sheet 485 x 330mm, 18¾ x 13". The prints lacking some margin.
Cremorne Gardens, Lots Road SW10 are named for Thomas Dawson, 1st Viscount Cremorne (1725 - 1813); this portrait is by Charles Knight after Sir Thomas Lawrence (1769 - 1830). Lord Cremorne bought Chelsea Farm, the house depicted below his portrait, in 1778. In 1831 it was purchased by Charles Random De Berenger, Baron De Beaufain who turned it first into a sports club and then opened the Cremorne Pleasure Gardens. Entertainment included concerts, fireworks, balloon ascents and galas. After its closure, the gardens were sold for building and soon built over.
NPG D2225. See Longford Images of Chelsea 355, 'Chelsea Farm'.
[Ref: 25686] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
![Pittville Gardens, Prestbury Road [Cheltenham]. A Grand Race Gala [...] On Tuesday Evening next, July 19th, 1831](jpegs/57179.jpg)
Pittville Gardens, Prestbury Road [Cheltenham]. A Grand Race Gala [...] On Tuesday Evening next, July 19th, 1831 [...]After the Concert, there will be a Grand Gala Fete, and Superb Display of Fireworks Ona very extensive Scale; on which Occasion the Gardens will be most brilliantly Illuminted with Variegated Lamps [...]
Cunningham and Co, Chronicle Office, Pittville Street, Cheltenham.
[1831.]
Scarce letterpress handbill, watermark 1818, Sheet 335 x 190mm (13¼ x 7½"). Creasing, staining and wear.
A hand bill for a concert ending with a fireworks display, with a 26-point 'Order of Firing'.
[Ref: 57179] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Cunningham and Co, Chronicle Office, Pittville Street, Cheltenham.
[1831.]
Scarce letterpress handbill, watermark 1818, Sheet 335 x 190mm (13¼ x 7½"). Creasing, staining and wear.
A hand bill for a concert ending with a fireworks display, with a 26-point 'Order of Firing'.
[Ref: 57179] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Copy of a Letter from a Country Gentleman to his absent Friend. July 5, 1814.
Letterpress. Sheet: 400 x 250mm (15¾ x 9¾''). Damage, staining and folds.
A comic poem in the form of a letter to a friend in which the author describes the meeting of a Justice of the Peace, a doctor and a lawyer who discuss the peace called with France and Bonaparte. The group also argue about how celebrate the Peace without costing themselves too dearly and worry about the letting off of fireworks and squibs. Address in manuscript in back: 'To Myears Esq.r Fanhane Hall Ware Herts'. In ink under what women loath & all men curse describing gout! "When we all know tis something worse"
[Ref: 48223] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Letterpress. Sheet: 400 x 250mm (15¾ x 9¾''). Damage, staining and folds.
A comic poem in the form of a letter to a friend in which the author describes the meeting of a Justice of the Peace, a doctor and a lawyer who discuss the peace called with France and Bonaparte. The group also argue about how celebrate the Peace without costing themselves too dearly and worry about the letting off of fireworks and squibs. Address in manuscript in back: 'To Myears Esq.r Fanhane Hall Ware Herts'. In ink under what women loath & all men curse describing gout! "When we all know tis something worse"
[Ref: 48223] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
A Perfect Description of the Firework in Covent Garden that was performed at the Charge of the Gentry and other inhabitans of that Parish for y.e joyful return of his Ma.tie from his Conquest in Ireland Sept, 10, 1690. From a rare print communicated to the publisher by General Dowdeswell, F.A.S.
B Lens fe
London Published as the Act directs 30 May, 1809, by John Thomas Smith, N.o 4 Polygon, Somers Town.
Aquatint, plate 255 x 285mm (10 x 11¼"), with margins on three sides. Trimmed to plate.
A copy of a 1690 print, with additional information printed underneath; on either side of the 1809 title is a short column entitled: Extracts from the Parish Books. Most likely after one of the Dutch/British artists either: Bernard Lens I (c.1630–1707) or his son Bernard Lens II (1659–1725).
[Ref: 57432] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
B Lens fe
London Published as the Act directs 30 May, 1809, by John Thomas Smith, N.o 4 Polygon, Somers Town.
Aquatint, plate 255 x 285mm (10 x 11¼"), with margins on three sides. Trimmed to plate.
A copy of a 1690 print, with additional information printed underneath; on either side of the 1809 title is a short column entitled: Extracts from the Parish Books. Most likely after one of the Dutch/British artists either: Bernard Lens I (c.1630–1707) or his son Bernard Lens II (1659–1725).
[Ref: 57432] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
J.G. D'Ernst, Artist in Fire Works to His Majesty, and the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall. No 5, Doughty Place, Lambeth Walk.
Barnes, Printer, 44, Bridge House Place, Newington Causeway.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Letterpress on green paper. Sheet 235 x 125mm (9¼ x 5"). Some foxing.
An advertisment for fireworks, with a price list.
[Ref: 57183] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Barnes, Printer, 44, Bridge House Place, Newington Causeway.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Letterpress on green paper. Sheet 235 x 125mm (9¼ x 5"). Some foxing.
An advertisment for fireworks, with a price list.
[Ref: 57183] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Grand Triumphal Arch displayed opposite to Windsor Castle, by H.W. Darby, In honour of the visit of Louis Napoleon, Emperor of France, to her Majesty, Queen Victoria the First. H.W. Darby, 98, Regent Street, Lambeth, London, Wholesale Firework Manufacturer, and Railway Signal-Light Contractor. Artist to the Nobility and Gentry's Grand Fetes, Theatres, and Public Gardens. For many years the Sole Artiste to the Royal Gardens, Vauxhall.
[c.1863.]
Scarce letterpress advertisment. Sheet 180 x 130mm (7 x 5"). Left edge frayed.
Probably a page from a trade directory.
[Ref: 57180] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
[c.1863.]
Scarce letterpress advertisment. Sheet 180 x 130mm (7 x 5"). Left edge frayed.
Probably a page from a trade directory.
[Ref: 57180] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
Drewell, Artist in Fire-Works, and Engineer to his Majesty's Grand Fetes in the Park, Nos 27 and 33, Westminster Bridge Road, - S. Near the Obelisk. Licensed Pursuant to Act of Parliament.
Passmore, Printer and Stationer, 60, Borough Road.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Scarce letterpress handbill. Sheet 390 x 240mm (15¼ x 9½").
An advert for fireworks with a price list, doubling as an invoice, headed with the Royal Warrant. '25% off' is written in old ink manuscript. "Black & Ball cartridge port fires etc for exportation".
[Ref: 57186] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Passmore, Printer and Stationer, 60, Borough Road.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Scarce letterpress handbill. Sheet 390 x 240mm (15¼ x 9½").
An advert for fireworks with a price list, doubling as an invoice, headed with the Royal Warrant. '25% off' is written in old ink manuscript. "Black & Ball cartridge port fires etc for exportation".
[Ref: 57186] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
![[Woman extinguishing a firework]](jpegs/57325.jpg)
[Woman extinguishing a firework]
JS
[n.d., c.1650]
Engraving sheet 125 x 125mm (5 x 5"). Trimmed within plate. Miniscule tear on left.
A woman in mid-16th/17th century dress extinguishes a firework in a fountain.
[Ref: 57325] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
JS
[n.d., c.1650]
Engraving sheet 125 x 125mm (5 x 5"). Trimmed within plate. Miniscule tear on left.
A woman in mid-16th/17th century dress extinguishes a firework in a fountain.
[Ref: 57325] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
1865. Two Hundred and Sixtieth Anniversary of Guy Fawkes or Gunpowder Plot. To the Farnham Bonfire Club. Once more we are near the Memorable Day, and once more it is the intention to celebrate it in the usual style, by Hanging and Burning the Effigies of Count Eulenburg, A Prussian Officer in the Hussars, Who Barbarously murdered M. Ott, (late Cook to H.R.H. Prince Alfred), in the street, at Bonn, on the 4th of August. Also Guy Fawkes, The old and noted Enemy of our British Parliament. It will also bring fresh to our memories that great Battle that was won by the Allied Troops, at Inkermann, Nov. 5th, 1854.
Arthur E. Lucy, Printer, ''Surrey and Hants News'' Office, Farnham.
Framed letterpress handbill. Sheet 505 x 380mm (190¾ x 15"). Foxed, folds, unexamined out of frame.
An advertisement for a bonfire party which included the burning of the effigies of Count Eulenburg a close friend of the German emperor.
[Ref: 67490] £600.00
Arthur E. Lucy, Printer, ''Surrey and Hants News'' Office, Farnham.
Framed letterpress handbill. Sheet 505 x 380mm (190¾ x 15"). Foxed, folds, unexamined out of frame.
An advertisement for a bonfire party which included the burning of the effigies of Count Eulenburg a close friend of the German emperor.
[Ref: 67490] £600.00
Guy Fawkes detected & seized under the House of Lords Nov.r 5th 1606. Percy & Catesby slain in attempting their escape from Holbeach.
London Pub by Thomas Kelly, Paternoster row, Oct 16 1813.
Engraving, sheet 330 x 210mm (13 x 8¼").
Two famous scenes from British history.
[Ref: 39218] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
London Pub by Thomas Kelly, Paternoster row, Oct 16 1813.
Engraving, sheet 330 x 210mm (13 x 8¼").
Two famous scenes from British history.
[Ref: 39218] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Fifth of November.
T. Stothard delint. C Knight sculpt.
London Pubd: Jany. 1 1790 by J.F. Tomkins No.18 New Bond Street.
Stipple, 175 x 200mm. 7 x 8". Large margins.
A group of children excitedly burning a guy over a wooden pyre; one child in the foreground fans the flames with his hat. After Thomas Stothard (1755 - 1834).
[Ref: 21780] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
T. Stothard delint. C Knight sculpt.
London Pubd: Jany. 1 1790 by J.F. Tomkins No.18 New Bond Street.
Stipple, 175 x 200mm. 7 x 8". Large margins.
A group of children excitedly burning a guy over a wooden pyre; one child in the foreground fans the flames with his hat. After Thomas Stothard (1755 - 1834).
[Ref: 21780] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Fete Du 14 Juillet An IX. Vue des 3 Theatres construits aux Champs Elysees dans le Carre Marigny; Sur les quels on a Celebre aussi la Fete du 1.er Vendemiare An X.
A Paris chez B[as]set M.d d'[e]stampes et Fabriquant de Papiers Peints rue St.t Jacques, au coin de celle des Mathurins, No. 670. [n.d., c.1802].
Hand coloured engraving, plate 275 x 445mm (10¾ x 17½"), with margins. Slightly crea top right. Abrasions in publication line.
A view of a large crowd watching acrobatic, musical and theatrical entertainment happening in the three theaters built on the Champs-Élysées in the Marigny square. With a firework in the shape of a Masonic (a five pointed star) symbol lighting up the sky. In celebration of the national holiday of July 14 (25 Messidor) 1801 organized in Paris, by the architect Chalgrin, to commemorate the storming of the Bastille in 1789. They were reused on September 23, 1801 (1st Vendémiaire, year X) for the celebrations of the anniversary of the founding of the Republic in 1792.
[Ref: 57436] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
A Paris chez B[as]set M.d d'[e]stampes et Fabriquant de Papiers Peints rue St.t Jacques, au coin de celle des Mathurins, No. 670. [n.d., c.1802].
Hand coloured engraving, plate 275 x 445mm (10¾ x 17½"), with margins. Slightly crea top right. Abrasions in publication line.
A view of a large crowd watching acrobatic, musical and theatrical entertainment happening in the three theaters built on the Champs-Élysées in the Marigny square. With a firework in the shape of a Masonic (a five pointed star) symbol lighting up the sky. In celebration of the national holiday of July 14 (25 Messidor) 1801 organized in Paris, by the architect Chalgrin, to commemorate the storming of the Bastille in 1789. They were reused on September 23, 1801 (1st Vendémiaire, year X) for the celebrations of the anniversary of the founding of the Republic in 1792.
[Ref: 57436] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
A View of ye Grand Theatre & Fireworks erected on ye Water near ye Court at ye Hague (on Occasion of ye General Peace concluded at Aix le Chapelle Oct:18, 1748) and exhibited June 13, 1749. N.S.
Engrav'd for the Universal Magazine according to Act of Parliament 1749, for J. Hinton at ye Kings Arms in St. Pauls Church-Yard London.
Etching and engraving, 180 x 300mm. 7 x 11¾". Vertical folds as normal, tearing at lower paper edge. Some staining.
Preparations for a display of fireworks to celebrate the second Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen) of 1748, which ended the War of the Austrian Succession. Fold-out illustration to the Universal Magazine.
[Ref: 9672] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
Engrav'd for the Universal Magazine according to Act of Parliament 1749, for J. Hinton at ye Kings Arms in St. Pauls Church-Yard London.
Etching and engraving, 180 x 300mm. 7 x 11¾". Vertical folds as normal, tearing at lower paper edge. Some staining.
Preparations for a display of fireworks to celebrate the second Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen) of 1748, which ended the War of the Austrian Succession. Fold-out illustration to the Universal Magazine.
[Ref: 9672] £90.00 (£108.00 incl.VAT)
Surgere quæ rutilo spectas incendia coelo Ferdinandi succendit amor.
[Antwerp: Jan van Meurs, 1636.]
Scarce & fine etching, 17th century watermark. Sheet 320 x 430mm (12½ x 17"). Trimmed to image, repair top right corner.
A fireworks display held on January 28th 1635 in the town square of Ghent, including a monster head breathing fire. held to celebrate Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria (c.1610-41, brother of Philip IV of Spain) becoming Governor of the Spanish Netherlands. He watches from the balcony of the Saint Bavo Church. One of 42 plates in 'Serenissime Fernandi Cardinalis Infantis triumphalis introitus in Flandriae metropolim Gandauum'.
[Ref: 58261] £360.00
[Antwerp: Jan van Meurs, 1636.]
Scarce & fine etching, 17th century watermark. Sheet 320 x 430mm (12½ x 17"). Trimmed to image, repair top right corner.
A fireworks display held on January 28th 1635 in the town square of Ghent, including a monster head breathing fire. held to celebrate Cardinal-Infante Ferdinand of Austria (c.1610-41, brother of Philip IV of Spain) becoming Governor of the Spanish Netherlands. He watches from the balcony of the Saint Bavo Church. One of 42 plates in 'Serenissime Fernandi Cardinalis Infantis triumphalis introitus in Flandriae metropolim Gandauum'.
[Ref: 58261] £360.00
![[Fireworks for the wedding of Leopold I] Eigentliche Abbild ,, ünd vorstellüng des sehr künftlichen ünd tostbarn Feuerwerds](jpegs/54927.jpg)
[Fireworks for the wedding of Leopold I] Eigentliche Abbild ,, ünd vorstellüng des sehr künftlichen ünd tostbarn Feuerwerds welches auf dem Hochfeyerlichen Kayserl. Beylager zu Wien den 8, Decembris (28) Novemb.) dess 1666. Jahrs, angesündet und branet worden.
[after Melchior Küsel.]
[Frankfurt: Johann Görlin & Johann Bauer, 1703.]
Engraving. 300 x 345mm (11¾ x 13½"), with margins. Binding folds.
A fireworks display celebrating the marriage of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I to Margaret Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain. The fireworks are being launched from a baroque building, with centaurs fighting in the foreground. From 'Theatrum Europaeum', published by the heirs of Matthaus Merian.
[Ref: 54927] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[after Melchior Küsel.]
[Frankfurt: Johann Görlin & Johann Bauer, 1703.]
Engraving. 300 x 345mm (11¾ x 13½"), with margins. Binding folds.
A fireworks display celebrating the marriage of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I to Margaret Theresa, daughter of King Philip IV of Spain. The fireworks are being launched from a baroque building, with centaurs fighting in the foreground. From 'Theatrum Europaeum', published by the heirs of Matthaus Merian.
[Ref: 54927] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Artificier.
[Denis Diderot and Jean d'Alembert, c.1760.]
Set of seven engravings with letterpress contents sheet. Bound together in paper wrapper, some sheets loose. Each sheet: 255 x 390mm (10 x 15½") Staining.
Seven plates detailing the tools and equipment of a pyrotechnician, from Diderot and d'Alembert's 'Encyclopédia ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers' 17vols (1751-1765).
[Ref: 41357] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
[Denis Diderot and Jean d'Alembert, c.1760.]
Set of seven engravings with letterpress contents sheet. Bound together in paper wrapper, some sheets loose. Each sheet: 255 x 390mm (10 x 15½") Staining.
Seven plates detailing the tools and equipment of a pyrotechnician, from Diderot and d'Alembert's 'Encyclopédia ou Dictionnaire raisonné des sciences, des arts et des métiers' 17vols (1751-1765).
[Ref: 41357] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
Der Feuerwerks Platz im Prater. La Place du feu d'Artifice au Prater.
C. P. S. C. M. [Johann] Ziegler.
Artaria & Comp [n.d. c. 1783, Vienna.]
Etching with original colour. 330 x 435mm (13 x 17¼"). Faint toning and staining that creeps into the image.
A festive scene in Vienna's Prater Park in the 'Fireworks Square'. From Johann Ziegler's 'Views of the Royal City of Vienna' (1749-1802) a German and Austrian landscape artist known for both his paintings and copperplate engravings.
[Ref: 56474] £450.00
C. P. S. C. M. [Johann] Ziegler.
Artaria & Comp [n.d. c. 1783, Vienna.]
Etching with original colour. 330 x 435mm (13 x 17¼"). Faint toning and staining that creeps into the image.
A festive scene in Vienna's Prater Park in the 'Fireworks Square'. From Johann Ziegler's 'Views of the Royal City of Vienna' (1749-1802) a German and Austrian landscape artist known for both his paintings and copperplate engravings.
[Ref: 56474] £450.00
![Royal Grecian Saloon, Pleasure Grounds and Olympic Temple, Eagle Tavern, City Road [...]](jpegs/57166.jpg)
Royal Grecian Saloon, Pleasure Grounds and Olympic Temple, Eagle Tavern, City Road [...] Benefit, Tuesday, September 14, 1841. A Grand Ball Gala, Fire-works, and Illuminations [...]
J.W. Peel Printer, 9 New Cut, Lambeth, opposite the Victoria.
[1841.]
Letterpress handbill, 4pp., printed on two sides. Sheet 255 x 370mm, folded once. Tear taped, edges chipped, laid on album sheet.
After an evening of opera, pantomine and singing, the entertainment was 'To Conclude with a Magnificent display of Fireworks by Mr. Fenwick".
[Ref: 57166] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
J.W. Peel Printer, 9 New Cut, Lambeth, opposite the Victoria.
[1841.]
Letterpress handbill, 4pp., printed on two sides. Sheet 255 x 370mm, folded once. Tear taped, edges chipped, laid on album sheet.
After an evening of opera, pantomine and singing, the entertainment was 'To Conclude with a Magnificent display of Fireworks by Mr. Fenwick".
[Ref: 57166] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
![[Fireworks] Francica Seqvantis Atollit Gloria Rebvs. Pacatori Orbis Vota Publica.](jpegs/57361.jpg)
[Fireworks] Francica Seqvantis Atollit Gloria Rebvs. Pacatori Orbis Vota Publica. Soclorum Vindici Principum Concordia. Iurium Assertori Victoria Perpetva.
[Feu de Ratisbone fait Par M.r Verius].
[Paris: I. B. Nolin c.1691]
Proof engraving, plate 245 x 175mm (9¾ x 6¾"), with small margins.
Print from 'Histoire du roi Louis le Grand, par les médailles, emblèmes, devises, jetons, inscriptions, armoiries, et autres monuments publics,' written by French author, heraldist, Jesuit and attendant of the royal court Claude-François Ménestrier (1631 –1705).
[Ref: 57361] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
[Feu de Ratisbone fait Par M.r Verius].
[Paris: I. B. Nolin c.1691]
Proof engraving, plate 245 x 175mm (9¾ x 6¾"), with small margins.
Print from 'Histoire du roi Louis le Grand, par les médailles, emblèmes, devises, jetons, inscriptions, armoiries, et autres monuments publics,' written by French author, heraldist, Jesuit and attendant of the royal court Claude-François Ménestrier (1631 –1705).
[Ref: 57361] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
L'Artifice. Q.6
Huquier ex.
[A Paris chez Huquier rue des Mathurins près celle de Sorbonne. C.P.R.] [n.d., c.1760.]
Rare etching. Plate 165 x 110mm (6½ x 4½"), with large margins.
A rococo design, engraved and published by Gabriel Huquier (1695-1772), representing fireworks, with timer, keys, measuring tools and smoking clay pots.
[Ref: 59103] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Huquier ex.
[A Paris chez Huquier rue des Mathurins près celle de Sorbonne. C.P.R.] [n.d., c.1760.]
Rare etching. Plate 165 x 110mm (6½ x 4½"), with large margins.
A rococo design, engraved and published by Gabriel Huquier (1695-1772), representing fireworks, with timer, keys, measuring tools and smoking clay pots.
[Ref: 59103] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Artificier. Contenant Sept Planches.
Baratti s.
[Paris, Neuchâtel & Amsterdam: Briasson, le Breton, Durand & Panckoucke, c.1772.]
Folio, stitched extract; pp. (ii), 7 numbered engraved plates, as called for.
The complete set of seven plates relating to the work of pyrotechnicians or firework-makers. The plates show a workshop, tools and design of various fireworks, and the text contains a 145-point key. Published in the "Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences" edited by Denis Diderot (1713 - 1784), French philosopher, art critic and writer. The 35 volumes took nearly 30 years to produce (1751-1780): the opposition from both the French State Prosecutor and Pope Clement XIII meant that much of the work was published secretly, although Diderot learned after publication that his printer was still censoring his final proofs.
[Ref: 17909] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
Baratti s.
[Paris, Neuchâtel & Amsterdam: Briasson, le Breton, Durand & Panckoucke, c.1772.]
Folio, stitched extract; pp. (ii), 7 numbered engraved plates, as called for.
The complete set of seven plates relating to the work of pyrotechnicians or firework-makers. The plates show a workshop, tools and design of various fireworks, and the text contains a 145-point key. Published in the "Encyclopédie, ou dictionnaire raisonné des sciences" edited by Denis Diderot (1713 - 1784), French philosopher, art critic and writer. The 35 volumes took nearly 30 years to produce (1751-1780): the opposition from both the French State Prosecutor and Pope Clement XIII meant that much of the work was published secretly, although Diderot learned after publication that his printer was still censoring his final proofs.
[Ref: 17909] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT) view all images for this item
A Representation of the Royal Fire-Work perform'd by the directions of Coll. Hopkey and Coll. Borgard on the River of Thames near Whitehall, y.e 7.th of July 1713. being y.e day appointed for a publick Thanksgiving for the General Peace.
B. Lens fec. et exc.
[n.d. 1713]
Extremely rare & fine mezzotint. 520 x 410mm (20½ x 16"). Trimmed to plate mark. Horizontal centre fold crease with minor creasing and scratches across the image. Small nicks to the edges. Loss to bottom left corner filled in with ink.
An architectural facade of paired columns adorned with statues and the royal crest. Fireworks burst into the sky in the background as well as on the Thames in the foreground. The statues take the allegorical form of Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, Justice, Courage, Victory, Peace and Conduct. The year of peace, or Anno Pacis, refers to the Peace of Utrecht signed in April 1713 by Queen Anne, Louis XIV and Philip V of Spain.
[Ref: 56467] £950.00
B. Lens fec. et exc.
[n.d. 1713]
Extremely rare & fine mezzotint. 520 x 410mm (20½ x 16"). Trimmed to plate mark. Horizontal centre fold crease with minor creasing and scratches across the image. Small nicks to the edges. Loss to bottom left corner filled in with ink.
An architectural facade of paired columns adorned with statues and the royal crest. Fireworks burst into the sky in the background as well as on the Thames in the foreground. The statues take the allegorical form of Prudence, Temperance, Fortitude, Justice, Courage, Victory, Peace and Conduct. The year of peace, or Anno Pacis, refers to the Peace of Utrecht signed in April 1713 by Queen Anne, Louis XIV and Philip V of Spain.
[Ref: 56467] £950.00
![Positively the last Night. Dobree's Theatre [...] he has at a considerable expence, engaged the Celebrated Madam Hengler,](jpegs/57167.jpg)
Positively the last Night. Dobree's Theatre [...] he has at a considerable expence, engaged the Celebrated Madam Hengler, who will exhibit A grand Display of Fire Works, As performed by her with such unbpunded Applause at Vauxhall Gardens, London, last Season [...]
Printed by G. Norton, Henley.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Letterpress handbill Sheet 380 x 220mm (15 x 8¾). Folds and creasing, toning to edges, a few chips.
After an evening of comedy, Sarah Hengler would put on a show of fireworks, including 'a grand Metamophose Wheel, displaying in brilliant Fire, ''Prosperity to Marlow!'''. Hengler (c.1765-1845), second wife of the circus performer John Michael Hengler, ran her firework business from 4 Asylum Buildings, off Westminster Bridge Road. In 1818 three people died in explosions there; after retiring from the business she was killed in a fire on the premises.
[Ref: 57167] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Printed by G. Norton, Henley.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Letterpress handbill Sheet 380 x 220mm (15 x 8¾). Folds and creasing, toning to edges, a few chips.
After an evening of comedy, Sarah Hengler would put on a show of fireworks, including 'a grand Metamophose Wheel, displaying in brilliant Fire, ''Prosperity to Marlow!'''. Hengler (c.1765-1845), second wife of the circus performer John Michael Hengler, ran her firework business from 4 Asylum Buildings, off Westminster Bridge Road. In 1818 three people died in explosions there; after retiring from the business she was killed in a fire on the premises.
[Ref: 57167] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Afbeelding der Illuminatie voor het Huis van de WelEd. Geftr. Heer M.r W.C. Backer. Hoofd Officier &c. &c. der Stad Amsterdam, op den 8.sten Maart 1788.
W. Kok ad Vivum del. D.t Veebraard fecit.
De Wed: J. Doll. Excud:
Engraving, sheet 210 x 205mm (10¼ x 8¼"). Trimmed.
Dutch print of fireworks structure.
[Ref: 57294] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
W. Kok ad Vivum del. D.t Veebraard fecit.
De Wed: J. Doll. Excud:
Engraving, sheet 210 x 205mm (10¼ x 8¼"). Trimmed.
Dutch print of fireworks structure.
[Ref: 57294] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
![A View of the Chinese Bridge in St. James's Park. [&] A View of the Temple of Concord in the Green Park as seen at Midnight on the 1st August. in Celebration of the Glorious Peace of 1814.](jpegs/199.jpg)
A View of the Chinese Bridge in St. James's Park. [&] A View of the Temple of Concord in the Green Park as seen at Midnight on the 1st August. in Celebration of the Glorious Peace of 1814.
Exec.d by F. Calvert.
Published as the Act Directs, by Burkitt & Hudson, 85 Cheapside London. [n.d., 1814.]
Pair of aquatints with hand colour. Ea. c. 395 x 470mm (15½ x 18"). Trimmed to plate mark top & bottom. "Temple of Concord" without publication line
Two scenes of the firework displays designed and directed by Colonel William Congreve to celebrate the supposed end to the Napoleonic Wars in 1814. Planned by the Prince Regent, the display was watched by Frederick William III of Prussia, Tsar Alexander and Prince Metternich. Frederick Calvert (fl. 1814-44).
[Ref: 199] £1,250.00 view all images for this item
Exec.d by F. Calvert.
Published as the Act Directs, by Burkitt & Hudson, 85 Cheapside London. [n.d., 1814.]
Pair of aquatints with hand colour. Ea. c. 395 x 470mm (15½ x 18"). Trimmed to plate mark top & bottom. "Temple of Concord" without publication line
Two scenes of the firework displays designed and directed by Colonel William Congreve to celebrate the supposed end to the Napoleonic Wars in 1814. Planned by the Prince Regent, the display was watched by Frederick William III of Prussia, Tsar Alexander and Prince Metternich. Frederick Calvert (fl. 1814-44).
[Ref: 199] £1,250.00 view all images for this item
![[Marriage of Louise Elisabeth of France with Philip infant of Spain] Veue Génerale des Décorations, illuminations et feux d'Artifice,](jpegs/62652.jpg)
[Marriage of Louise Elisabeth of France with Philip infant of Spain] Veue Génerale des Décorations, illuminations et feux d'Artifice, de la feste Donnée par la Ville de Paris sur la Riviere de Seine en presence de leurs Majestés le Vingt Neuf Aoust Mil Cent Sept Cent Trente Neuf a l'occasion du Mariage de Madame Louise Elzabeth de France, et de Dom Philippe Infant d'Espagne.
Inventé par Salley. dessiné et gravé par J F Blondel.
[Paris: P. G. Le Mercier, 1740.]
Etching. 520 x 830mm (20½ x 32¾"), with large margins. Tear entering plate taped, two printer's creases entering image. Central crease as issued.
A large etching depicting the fireworks on the Seine in Paris celebrating the 1739 marriage of Louise-Élisabeth, eldest daughter of Louis XV, and Philip, son of Philp V of Spain, who became Duke of Parma in 1748. Plate IX of thirteen of 'Description des Festes données par la Ville de Paris à l'occasion du mariage de Madame Louise-Elisabeth de France et de Dom Philippe, Infant'.
[Ref: 62652] £490.00
Inventé par Salley. dessiné et gravé par J F Blondel.
[Paris: P. G. Le Mercier, 1740.]
Etching. 520 x 830mm (20½ x 32¾"), with large margins. Tear entering plate taped, two printer's creases entering image. Central crease as issued.
A large etching depicting the fireworks on the Seine in Paris celebrating the 1739 marriage of Louise-Élisabeth, eldest daughter of Louis XV, and Philip, son of Philp V of Spain, who became Duke of Parma in 1748. Plate IX of thirteen of 'Description des Festes données par la Ville de Paris à l'occasion du mariage de Madame Louise-Elisabeth de France et de Dom Philippe, Infant'.
[Ref: 62652] £490.00
![[The Grand Jubilee of 1814.] The Chinese Bridge on Fire, Erected in the Park to celebrate the glorious Peace of 1814.](jpegs/63611.jpg)
[The Grand Jubilee of 1814.] The Chinese Bridge on Fire, Erected in the Park to celebrate the glorious Peace of 1814.
Published & Sold, Aug.t 12.th 1814, by Edw.d Orme Bond St. London.
Rare aquatint, pt Whatman watermark. 175 x 125mm (7 x 5"). Mounted in album paper with another engraving of the bridge.
A Chinese-style bridge and pagoda built across the canal in St James's Park, designed by John Nash for the triple celebration of the 100th anniversary of the accession of George I, the 16th anniversary of Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile and the recent signing of the Treaty of Paris, bringing a short pause in the Napoleonic Wars. On the night of the Jubilee, 1st August, fireworks caused the bridge to catch fire, killing a man. The print was published in a souvenir publication only two weeks after the event.
[Ref: 63611] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Published & Sold, Aug.t 12.th 1814, by Edw.d Orme Bond St. London.
Rare aquatint, pt Whatman watermark. 175 x 125mm (7 x 5"). Mounted in album paper with another engraving of the bridge.
A Chinese-style bridge and pagoda built across the canal in St James's Park, designed by John Nash for the triple celebration of the 100th anniversary of the accession of George I, the 16th anniversary of Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile and the recent signing of the Treaty of Paris, bringing a short pause in the Napoleonic Wars. On the night of the Jubilee, 1st August, fireworks caused the bridge to catch fire, killing a man. The print was published in a souvenir publication only two weeks after the event.
[Ref: 63611] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
![[The Grand Jubilee of 1814] The Illuminated Temple of Concord, Erected in the Park to celebrate the glorious Peace of 1814.](jpegs/63610.jpg)
[The Grand Jubilee of 1814] The Illuminated Temple of Concord, Erected in the Park to celebrate the glorious Peace of 1814.
Published & Sold, Aug.t 12.th 1814, by Edw.d Orme, Bond St. London.
Rare aquatint. 175 x 125mm (7 x 5"). Mounted in album paper.
A view of a building in Green Park designed by Sir William Congreve to transform from a 'Temple of Discorde' to a 'Temple of Concorde' during the course of a fireworks display. It created for the triple celebration of the 100th anniversary of the accession of George I, the 16th anniversary of Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile and the recent signing of the Treaty of Paris, bringing a short pause in the Napoleonic Wars. The print was published in a souvenir publication only two weeks after the event.
[Ref: 63610] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Published & Sold, Aug.t 12.th 1814, by Edw.d Orme, Bond St. London.
Rare aquatint. 175 x 125mm (7 x 5"). Mounted in album paper.
A view of a building in Green Park designed by Sir William Congreve to transform from a 'Temple of Discorde' to a 'Temple of Concorde' during the course of a fireworks display. It created for the triple celebration of the 100th anniversary of the accession of George I, the 16th anniversary of Nelson's victory at the Battle of the Nile and the recent signing of the Treaty of Paris, bringing a short pause in the Napoleonic Wars. The print was published in a souvenir publication only two weeks after the event.
[Ref: 63610] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
The Fortress (which enclosed the Grand Pavillion) in Green Park; with the ascent of the Balloon.
Published Aug. 24. 1814, by Tho. Palser. Surrey side West.r Bridge.
Fine hand coloured engraving plate 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾") with large margins. Glued to early 19th century card.
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. This temporary structure was built in Green Park for a firework display: soldeirs bring in and set up fireworks under the command of an officer standing in the centre while a balloon rises over them.
[Ref: 56303] £320.00
Published Aug. 24. 1814, by Tho. Palser. Surrey side West.r Bridge.
Fine hand coloured engraving plate 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾") with large margins. Glued to early 19th century card.
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. This temporary structure was built in Green Park for a firework display: soldeirs bring in and set up fireworks under the command of an officer standing in the centre while a balloon rises over them.
[Ref: 56303] £320.00
![[The Grand Jubilee] Jubilee Fair.](jpegs/58193.jpg)
[The Grand Jubilee] Jubilee Fair. This Fair and Naumachy or Sham Sea Fight in Hyde Park was in Honour of Peace. This Jubilee on Aug.t 1. 1814 was to Celebrate the return of Peace and the Centenary of the reign of the Illustrious House of Brunswick and to commemorate the glorious battle of the nile.
Published, Sep.t 10 1814 by J. Pitts, No 14 Great St Andrew, Street, Seven Dials.
Etching. 375 x 470mm (14¾ x 18½"). Damage to upper margin, laid on card.
All popular prints are very rare in good condition. This illustrating a recreation of the Battle of the Nile, one of three mock naval battles on the Serpentine in Hyde Park (the others being 'Trafalgar' one against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battle is show surrounded by revellers in the refreshment tents, with other amusements including orchestras and harlequin clowns. In the top left are the frames of the firework display due to be set off at 11 o'clock that night. The battles were successful events. Numerous Grimaldi are depicted.
See Ref: 58179 for different view.
[Ref: 58193] £850.00
Published, Sep.t 10 1814 by J. Pitts, No 14 Great St Andrew, Street, Seven Dials.
Etching. 375 x 470mm (14¾ x 18½"). Damage to upper margin, laid on card.
All popular prints are very rare in good condition. This illustrating a recreation of the Battle of the Nile, one of three mock naval battles on the Serpentine in Hyde Park (the others being 'Trafalgar' one against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battle is show surrounded by revellers in the refreshment tents, with other amusements including orchestras and harlequin clowns. In the top left are the frames of the firework display due to be set off at 11 o'clock that night. The battles were successful events. Numerous Grimaldi are depicted.
See Ref: 58179 for different view.
[Ref: 58193] £850.00
![[The Grand Jubilee] Jubilee in St James's Park.](jpegs/58179.jpg)
[The Grand Jubilee] Jubilee in St James's Park. The Chinese Bridge and Pagoda with the Tents in St James's Park. This view represents the Bridge and Pagoda over the Canal and other scenes of Festivity in honor of Peace, on August 1 1814.
Published, Sep.t 16 1814 by J. Pitts, No 14 Great St Andrew, Street, Seven Dial.
Etching. 250 x 320mm (9¾ x 12½"), very large margins. Small hole in image, a little creasing.
All popular prints in good condition are rare. A view of an ornamental bridge over the lake in St James's Park, with refreshment tents and pleasureboats. Above Buckingham Palace in the background is a hot air balloon piloted by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist). The scene is idyllic, with no mention of the the pagoda being set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another or Sadler's emergency landing!
See Ref 58193 for a different depiction. From the Collection of Christopher Hatton Turnor 1840-1914 Author of "Astra Castra"
[Ref: 58179] £480.00
Published, Sep.t 16 1814 by J. Pitts, No 14 Great St Andrew, Street, Seven Dial.
Etching. 250 x 320mm (9¾ x 12½"), very large margins. Small hole in image, a little creasing.
All popular prints in good condition are rare. A view of an ornamental bridge over the lake in St James's Park, with refreshment tents and pleasureboats. Above Buckingham Palace in the background is a hot air balloon piloted by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist). The scene is idyllic, with no mention of the the pagoda being set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another or Sadler's emergency landing!
See Ref 58193 for a different depiction. From the Collection of Christopher Hatton Turnor 1840-1914 Author of "Astra Castra"
[Ref: 58179] £480.00
![[The Grand Jubilee Celebrations in London's Parks.]](jpegs/49810.jpg)
[The Grand Jubilee Celebrations in London's Parks.] View of the Bridge and Pagoda, from the Canal, St James's Park.[&] The Chinese Pagoda and Bridge in St James's Park (previous to the Fire.) [&] The Fortress (which inclosed the Grand Pavillion.) in the Green Park; with the ascent of the Balloon. [&] The Grand Pavillion in Green Park. [&] The View in Hyde Park, with the Fleet at Anchor, on the Serpentine River. [&] The Jubilee Naval Action on the Serpentine in Commemoration of the Battle of the Nile. [&] The Action between the British & American Frigates on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, 1st August, 1814. [&] Scene on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, on the Night of the Grand Jubilee, Aug.t 1. 1814.
Published Aug.t 12 [& 24th], 1814, by Tho. Palser, Surry Side, West.r Bridge.
Eight etchings with hand colour. Each c. 245 x 345mm (9¾ x 13½"). Each plate trimmed to plate top and bottom.
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. In St James's Park a Chinese bridge with a pagoda was built over the lake; in Green Park a revolving Temple of Concord was constructed by Sir William Congreve (of rocket fame); and in Hyde Park naval battles with miniature frigates were fought (the 'Nile' and 'Trafalgar' against the French and a third against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battles were successful events: however the pagoda in St James's Park was set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another; and the balloon ascent, by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist) did not go as planned and he had to make an emergency landing.
[Ref: 49810] £2,500.00 view all images for this item
Published Aug.t 12 [& 24th], 1814, by Tho. Palser, Surry Side, West.r Bridge.
Eight etchings with hand colour. Each c. 245 x 345mm (9¾ x 13½"). Each plate trimmed to plate top and bottom.
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. In St James's Park a Chinese bridge with a pagoda was built over the lake; in Green Park a revolving Temple of Concord was constructed by Sir William Congreve (of rocket fame); and in Hyde Park naval battles with miniature frigates were fought (the 'Nile' and 'Trafalgar' against the French and a third against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battles were successful events: however the pagoda in St James's Park was set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another; and the balloon ascent, by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist) did not go as planned and he had to make an emergency landing.
[Ref: 49810] £2,500.00 view all images for this item
![[The Grand Jubilee Celebrations in London's Parks.]](jpegs/60196.jpg)
[The Grand Jubilee Celebrations in London's Parks.] View of the Bridge and Pagoda, from the Canal, St James's Park.[&] The Chinese Pagoda and Bridge in St James's Park (previous to the Fire.) [&] The Grand Pavillion in Green Park. [&] The View in Hyde Park, with the Fleet at Anchor, on the Serpentine River. [&] The Jubilee Naval Action on the Serpentine in Commemoration of the Battle of the Nile. [&] The Action between the British & American Frigates on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, 1st August, 1814.
Published Aug.t 12 [& 24th], 1814, by Tho. Palser, Surry Side, West.r Bridge.
Six etchings (of 8) with fine hand colour. Each c. 245 x 345mm (9¾ x 13½"), with large margins. Laid on contemporary album card
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. In St James's Park a Chinese bridge with a pagoda was built over the lake; in Green Park a revolving Temple of Concord was constructed by Sir William Congreve (of rocket fame); and in Hyde Park naval battles with miniature frigates were fought (the 'Nile' and 'Trafalgar' against the French and a third against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battles were successful events: however the pagoda in St James's Park was set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another; and the balloon ascent, by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist) did not go as planned and he had to make an emergency landing.
[Ref: 60196] £1,200.00 view all images for this item
Published Aug.t 12 [& 24th], 1814, by Tho. Palser, Surry Side, West.r Bridge.
Six etchings (of 8) with fine hand colour. Each c. 245 x 345mm (9¾ x 13½"), with large margins. Laid on contemporary album card
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. In St James's Park a Chinese bridge with a pagoda was built over the lake; in Green Park a revolving Temple of Concord was constructed by Sir William Congreve (of rocket fame); and in Hyde Park naval battles with miniature frigates were fought (the 'Nile' and 'Trafalgar' against the French and a third against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battles were successful events: however the pagoda in St James's Park was set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another; and the balloon ascent, by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist) did not go as planned and he had to make an emergency landing.
[Ref: 60196] £1,200.00 view all images for this item
Scene on the Serpentine, Hyde Park, on the Night of the Grand Jubilee. Aug.t 1814.
Published Augt. 24, 1814. by T. Palser, Surry side West.r Bridge.
Aquatint. 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 14¾").
A view of a series of naval engagements which were re-enacted in miniature on the Serpentine in Hyde Park during the 1814 Peace Celebrations. It ended with the entire fleet being set alight at the water's edge, accompanied by a firework display.
[Ref: 4533] £150.00 (£180.00 incl.VAT)
Published Augt. 24, 1814. by T. Palser, Surry side West.r Bridge.
Aquatint. 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 14¾").
A view of a series of naval engagements which were re-enacted in miniature on the Serpentine in Hyde Park during the 1814 Peace Celebrations. It ended with the entire fleet being set alight at the water's edge, accompanied by a firework display.
[Ref: 4533] £150.00 (£180.00 incl.VAT)
The Chinese Bridge on Fire, on the night of the celebration of the glorious Peace of 1814.
Published & Sold Aug.t 12th 1814, by Edw.d Orme, Bond St. London.
Coloured mezzotint, prepared as a transparency. 180 x 125mm (7 x 5"), Narrow margins, some staining.
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. In St James's Park a Chinese bridge with a pagoda was built over the lake; in Green Park a revolving Temple of Concord was constructed by Sir William Congreve (of rocket fame); and in Hyde Park naval battles with miniature frigates were fought (the 'Nile' and 'Trafalgar' against the French and a third against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battles were successful events: however the pagoda in St James's Park was set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another; and the balloon ascent, by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist) did not go as planned and he had to make an emergency landing. This print has been treated with oil and colour on the reverse to create more vivid colours when held up to a light.
[Ref: 53152] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Published & Sold Aug.t 12th 1814, by Edw.d Orme, Bond St. London.
Coloured mezzotint, prepared as a transparency. 180 x 125mm (7 x 5"), Narrow margins, some staining.
On 1st August 1814 a series of events celebrating both the end of the Napoleonic Wars and the centenary of Hanoverian rule in England. In St James's Park a Chinese bridge with a pagoda was built over the lake; in Green Park a revolving Temple of Concord was constructed by Sir William Congreve (of rocket fame); and in Hyde Park naval battles with miniature frigates were fought (the 'Nile' and 'Trafalgar' against the French and a third against the Americans, a reminder that Britain was still fighting the War of 1812). The battles were successful events: however the pagoda in St James's Park was set alight by fireworks, killing one and injuring another; and the balloon ascent, by James Sadler (1753-1828, the first English balloonist) did not go as planned and he had to make an emergency landing. This print has been treated with oil and colour on the reverse to create more vivid colours when held up to a light.
[Ref: 53152] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
A Perspective View of the Magnificent Structure, erected in the Green Park for the Royal Fire Works exhibited the 27 of April 1749, on account of the General Peace. Veue Perspective du Batiment Magnifique...
London Printed for Robert Wilkinson No.58 Cornhill, & Bowles & Carver, No. 69 St.Pauls Church Yard.
Beautifully coloured engraving, J. Whatman watermark; plate 255 x 405mm (10 x 16"), with large margins. Some surface dirt mainly focused in the margins but also within the plate mark.
A view in Green Park of the structure made for the firework display celebrating the end of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) and the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen). The structure was designed by the Franco-Italian architect, decorator and artist Giovanni Niccolò Servandoni (1695–1766). The illuminations were accompanied by music composed for the occasion and conducted by George Frideric Handel (1685–1759). The display was not as successful as the music itself: rainy weather caused many misfires, the right pavilion caught fire in the middle of the show, as well as several injuries.
[Ref: 56090] £360.00
London Printed for Robert Wilkinson No.58 Cornhill, & Bowles & Carver, No. 69 St.Pauls Church Yard.
Beautifully coloured engraving, J. Whatman watermark; plate 255 x 405mm (10 x 16"), with large margins. Some surface dirt mainly focused in the margins but also within the plate mark.
A view in Green Park of the structure made for the firework display celebrating the end of the War of the Austrian Succession (1740–1748) and the signing of the Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle (Aachen). The structure was designed by the Franco-Italian architect, decorator and artist Giovanni Niccolò Servandoni (1695–1766). The illuminations were accompanied by music composed for the occasion and conducted by George Frideric Handel (1685–1759). The display was not as successful as the music itself: rainy weather caused many misfires, the right pavilion caught fire in the middle of the show, as well as several injuries.
[Ref: 56090] £360.00
Meeting of the Gunpowder Plot Conspirators, Guy Fawkes, Catesby, &c, &c. at a House which they had hired to consult and Swear fidelity to each other, at the back of St Clements Church, Strand, & which has lately been pull'd down to make way for the new improvements.
taken from an original Picture in the possession of Mr Caulfield.
Published by Alex. Hogg, 16 Paternoster row Feb.y 1, 1803.
Engraving. 120 x 195mm (4¾ x 7¾"). Trimmed into plate at top.
From Granger's Wonderful Museum.
[Ref: 57566] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
taken from an original Picture in the possession of Mr Caulfield.
Published by Alex. Hogg, 16 Paternoster row Feb.y 1, 1803.
Engraving. 120 x 195mm (4¾ x 7¾"). Trimmed into plate at top.
From Granger's Wonderful Museum.
[Ref: 57566] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
Grand Display of Fire-Works Postponed, Until Thursday the 20th instant. The Inhabitants of Hull and its Vicinity are most respectfully informed, That in consequence of Mr. Nervoni making several Additions to the Plan of the Fire-Works Already Announced, The Exhibition will unavoidably be Postponed until Thursday next, the 20th Inst. When it will positively take place at the Pottery Barrack Yard.
(Robert Peck, Printer, Hull.)
Hull, July, 17th, 1815.]
Scarce letterpress handbill. Sheet 220 x 170mm (8¾ x 6¾").
A firework display, probably celebrating the Battle of Waterloo the previous month. Signor Nervoni was conductor of fire works at Vauxhall Gardens.
[Ref: 57174] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
(Robert Peck, Printer, Hull.)
Hull, July, 17th, 1815.]
Scarce letterpress handbill. Sheet 220 x 170mm (8¾ x 6¾").
A firework display, probably celebrating the Battle of Waterloo the previous month. Signor Nervoni was conductor of fire works at Vauxhall Gardens.
[Ref: 57174] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
The Magic Serpents.
T.W. Lee lith.
[n.d., c.1860.]
Chromolithograph. Sheet 290 x 255mm (11½ x 10"). Tears.
An advert for an indoor firework, with adults and children gathered around a table, a woman lighting a 'black snake', with a serpentine growth spewing from a small cone. An ingredient of one early version was mercury!
[Ref: 58564] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
T.W. Lee lith.
[n.d., c.1860.]
Chromolithograph. Sheet 290 x 255mm (11½ x 10"). Tears.
An advert for an indoor firework, with adults and children gathered around a table, a woman lighting a 'black snake', with a serpentine growth spewing from a small cone. An ingredient of one early version was mercury!
[Ref: 58564] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
A Groundplot of part of the City of Westminster. Containing Westminster-Abby (or the Collegiate Church of St Peter) Westminster-Hall, The Court of Wards [...]
[1687]
Engraving, sheet 340 x 435mm (13½ x 17"). Trimmed; central fold; false margins top and bottom.
An early plan of Westminster, orientated with north to the bottom, showing the route taken from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey by James II on the day of his coronation. Illustration to Francis Sandford, 'The history of the coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. And of his royal consort, Queen Mary' (London, 1687). Sandford worked for two years with his fellow herald Gregory King to produce this record of the coronation rituals, which included twenty-seven lavish engravings of the sumptuous feasts, processions and fireworks in a style previously unseen in the British Isles. Unfortunately for Sandford, the book appeared shortly before the Glorious Revolution which saw James II flee the country, and the authors barely cleared their expenses.
[Ref: 42917] £450.00
[1687]
Engraving, sheet 340 x 435mm (13½ x 17"). Trimmed; central fold; false margins top and bottom.
An early plan of Westminster, orientated with north to the bottom, showing the route taken from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey by James II on the day of his coronation. Illustration to Francis Sandford, 'The history of the coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. And of his royal consort, Queen Mary' (London, 1687). Sandford worked for two years with his fellow herald Gregory King to produce this record of the coronation rituals, which included twenty-seven lavish engravings of the sumptuous feasts, processions and fireworks in a style previously unseen in the British Isles. Unfortunately for Sandford, the book appeared shortly before the Glorious Revolution which saw James II flee the country, and the authors barely cleared their expenses.
[Ref: 42917] £450.00
![[Westminster Abbey before the coronation of James II]](jpegs/42916.jpg)
[Westminster Abbey before the coronation of James II] A Prospect of the Inside of the Collegiate Church of St Peter in Westminster, from the Quire to the East End, With the Furniture thereof [...]
S Moore delin et sculp [1687]
Engraving, sheet 390 x 505mm (15¼ x 19¾"). False margins top and bottom.
Westminster Abbey (formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster) as arranged for the coronation of James II and Mary of Modena on 23 April 1685. Illustration to Francis Sandford, 'The history of the coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. And of his royal consort, Queen Mary' (London, 1687). Sandford worked for two years with his fellow herald Gregory King to produce this record of the coronation rituals, which included twenty-seven lavish engravings of the sumptuous feasts, processions and fireworks in a style previously unseen in the British Isles. Unfortunately for Sandford, the book appeared shortly before the Glorious Revolution which saw James II flee the country, and the authors barely cleared their expenses.
[Ref: 42916] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
S Moore delin et sculp [1687]
Engraving, sheet 390 x 505mm (15¼ x 19¾"). False margins top and bottom.
Westminster Abbey (formally titled the Collegiate Church of St Peter at Westminster) as arranged for the coronation of James II and Mary of Modena on 23 April 1685. Illustration to Francis Sandford, 'The history of the coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. And of his royal consort, Queen Mary' (London, 1687). Sandford worked for two years with his fellow herald Gregory King to produce this record of the coronation rituals, which included twenty-seven lavish engravings of the sumptuous feasts, processions and fireworks in a style previously unseen in the British Isles. Unfortunately for Sandford, the book appeared shortly before the Glorious Revolution which saw James II flee the country, and the authors barely cleared their expenses.
[Ref: 42916] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
A Prospect of the Inside of Westminster Hall, Shewing how the King and Queen, with the Nobility and Others, did Sit at Dinner on the day of the Coronation, 23 April 1685 [...]
S Moore fecit [1687]
Engraving, sheet 390 x 505mm (15¼ x 19¾"). False margins top and bottom.
Banquet at Westminster Hall, held as part of the coronation of James II and Mary of Modena on 23 April 1685. Illustration to Francis Sandford, 'The history of the coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. And of his royal consort, Queen Mary' (London, 1687). Sandford worked for two years with his fellow herald Gregory King to produce this record of the coronation rituals, which included twenty-seven lavish engravings of the sumptuous feasts, processions and fireworks in a style previously unseen in the British Isles. Unfortunately for Sandford, the book appeared shortly before the Glorious Revolution which saw James II flee the country, and the authors barely cleared their expenses.
[Ref: 42915] £380.00
S Moore fecit [1687]
Engraving, sheet 390 x 505mm (15¼ x 19¾"). False margins top and bottom.
Banquet at Westminster Hall, held as part of the coronation of James II and Mary of Modena on 23 April 1685. Illustration to Francis Sandford, 'The history of the coronation of the Most High, Most Mighty, and Most Excellent Monarch, James II, by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France, and Ireland, defender of the faith, &c. And of his royal consort, Queen Mary' (London, 1687). Sandford worked for two years with his fellow herald Gregory King to produce this record of the coronation rituals, which included twenty-seven lavish engravings of the sumptuous feasts, processions and fireworks in a style previously unseen in the British Isles. Unfortunately for Sandford, the book appeared shortly before the Glorious Revolution which saw James II flee the country, and the authors barely cleared their expenses.
[Ref: 42915] £380.00