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Mr James Asperne, late sole Proprietor of the European Magazine.
Engraved by J. Thompson from an original Painting by S. Drummond Esq.r A.R.A.
London, Published (for the Proprietors of the European Magazine) by the Executors of the late Ja.s Asperne, No 32 Cornhill, 1st Feb.y 1821.
Stipple. 200 x 130mm (8 x 5"), very large margins.. Spotting.
A half-length portrait of James Asperne (1757-1820), publisher of prints and books, including the European Magazine from 1803.
[Ref: 55729] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved by J. Thompson from an original Painting by S. Drummond Esq.r A.R.A.
London, Published (for the Proprietors of the European Magazine) by the Executors of the late Ja.s Asperne, No 32 Cornhill, 1st Feb.y 1821.
Stipple. 200 x 130mm (8 x 5"), very large margins.. Spotting.
A half-length portrait of James Asperne (1757-1820), publisher of prints and books, including the European Magazine from 1803.
[Ref: 55729] £85.00 (£102.00 incl.VAT)
Mr James Asperne Bookseller, Cornhill, Past Master of the Foundation Lodge No 96, And St Peter's No 249. P.S.D. of the Lodge of Antiquity No. 1. And Grand Steward for 1814. Proof.
Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by T. Blood.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Proof stipple with etching. 300 x 250mm (11¾ x 9¾"), paper watermarked 'J Whatman 1810', with large margins. Folds in margins. Uncut.
A rare portrait of James Asperne (1757-1820), publisher of prints and books, including the European Magazine from 1803, shown seated on a masonic throne, wearing masonic regalia.
[Ref: 55709] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by T. Blood.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Proof stipple with etching. 300 x 250mm (11¾ x 9¾"), paper watermarked 'J Whatman 1810', with large margins. Folds in margins. Uncut.
A rare portrait of James Asperne (1757-1820), publisher of prints and books, including the European Magazine from 1803, shown seated on a masonic throne, wearing masonic regalia.
[Ref: 55709] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Mr James Asperne Bookseller, Cornhill, Past Master of the Foundation Lodge No 96, And St Peter's No 249. P.S.D. of the Lodge of Antiquity No. 1. And Grand Steward for 1814.
Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by T. Blood.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Stipple with etching. 300 x 250mm (11¾ x 9¾"). Narrow margins, mounted in album paper.
A rare portrait of James Asperne (1757-1820), publisher of prints and books, including the European Magazine from 1803, shown seated on a masonic throne, wearing masonic regalia.
[Ref: 55710] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by T. Blood.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Stipple with etching. 300 x 250mm (11¾ x 9¾"). Narrow margins, mounted in album paper.
A rare portrait of James Asperne (1757-1820), publisher of prints and books, including the European Magazine from 1803, shown seated on a masonic throne, wearing masonic regalia.
[Ref: 55710] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Alexr. Aubert, Esqr. F.R.S
Painted by Drummond. Engraved by Chapman.
Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, Nov.r 1st.1798.
Stipple. 110 x 160mm.
Astronomer [1730 - 1805].
W:122.
[Ref: 1898] £30.00 (£36.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by Drummond. Engraved by Chapman.
Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, Nov.r 1st.1798.
Stipple. 110 x 160mm.
Astronomer [1730 - 1805].
W:122.
[Ref: 1898] £30.00 (£36.00 incl.VAT)
![[Sir Marc Isambard Brunel.]](jpegs/47314.jpg)
[Sir Marc Isambard Brunel.]
Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by J. Carter.
London. Published October 7th 1846. by Fred. Gwynne (late Colnaghi & Co.) Printseller and Publisher to the Royal Family, 23 Cockspur Street, Charing Cross.
Proof mezzotint on india, with Brunel's pencil signature on a pasted label under a typed lable. 545 x 405mm (21½ x 16").
Portrait of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel [1769 - 1849], civil engineer, engraved from the portrait by Drummond (London, National Portrait Gallery). Brunel is surrounded by objects alluding to his profession and achievements, including a miner's lamp, cotton-winding machine and a model of a lighthouse. On the right is the Thames Tunnel: the portrait was painted c.1835, half-way through its construction. This mezzotint was published in 1846, three years after the tunnel was opened to the public. By this time Brunel's career was over, having been almost totally paralysed on his right side by a stroke in 1845.
Ex: Collection of The Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 47314] £550.00
Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by J. Carter.
London. Published October 7th 1846. by Fred. Gwynne (late Colnaghi & Co.) Printseller and Publisher to the Royal Family, 23 Cockspur Street, Charing Cross.
Proof mezzotint on india, with Brunel's pencil signature on a pasted label under a typed lable. 545 x 405mm (21½ x 16").
Portrait of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel [1769 - 1849], civil engineer, engraved from the portrait by Drummond (London, National Portrait Gallery). Brunel is surrounded by objects alluding to his profession and achievements, including a miner's lamp, cotton-winding machine and a model of a lighthouse. On the right is the Thames Tunnel: the portrait was painted c.1835, half-way through its construction. This mezzotint was published in 1846, three years after the tunnel was opened to the public. By this time Brunel's career was over, having been almost totally paralysed on his right side by a stroke in 1845.
Ex: Collection of The Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 47314] £550.00
![[Sir Mark Isambard Brunel] Mc Is Brunel [signature facsimile].](jpegs/47313.jpg)
[Sir Mark Isambard Brunel] Mc Is Brunel [signature facsimile].
Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by J. Carter.
London. Published October 7th 1846. by Fred. Gwynne (late Colnaghi & Co.) Printseller and Publisher to the Royal Family, 23 Cockspur Street, Charing Cross.
Mezzotint on india. 545 x 405mm (21½ x 16") very large margins Tears in margins, lower right.
Portrait of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel [1769 - 1849], civil engineer, engraved from the portrait by Drummond (London, National Portrait Gallery). Brunel is surrounded by objects alluding to his profession and achievements, including a miner's lamp, cotton-winding machine and a model of a lighthouse. On the right is the Thames Tunnel: the portrait was painted c.1835, half-way through its construction. This mezzotint was published in 1846, three years after the tunnel was opened to the public. By this time Brunel's career was over, having been almost totally paralysed on his right side by a stroke in 1845.
For proof state see ref. 47314.
[Ref: 47313] £390.00
Painted by S. Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by J. Carter.
London. Published October 7th 1846. by Fred. Gwynne (late Colnaghi & Co.) Printseller and Publisher to the Royal Family, 23 Cockspur Street, Charing Cross.
Mezzotint on india. 545 x 405mm (21½ x 16") very large margins Tears in margins, lower right.
Portrait of Sir Marc Isambard Brunel [1769 - 1849], civil engineer, engraved from the portrait by Drummond (London, National Portrait Gallery). Brunel is surrounded by objects alluding to his profession and achievements, including a miner's lamp, cotton-winding machine and a model of a lighthouse. On the right is the Thames Tunnel: the portrait was painted c.1835, half-way through its construction. This mezzotint was published in 1846, three years after the tunnel was opened to the public. By this time Brunel's career was over, having been almost totally paralysed on his right side by a stroke in 1845.
For proof state see ref. 47314.
[Ref: 47313] £390.00
![C.H.Cameron [facsimile signature].](jpegs/35347.jpg)
C.H.Cameron [facsimile signature]. Atheneum Portraits N.o. 35.
W.D. Lith. Day & Haghe Lith.rs.
London, Pub.d. May 1836, by T. M.c.Lean 26 Haymarket.
Lithograph. On India. Plate: 200 x 280mm, (8 x 11"). Large margins. Some paper toning to edges. Some small fox marks.
Half portrait of Charles Hay Cameron (1795-1880) a jurist who was married to the celebrated photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. A man of cultivated intellect Cameron was friends with many prominent men of the time, inlcuding Sir Henry Taylor and Alfred Tennyson who his wife photographed.
[Ref: 35347] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
W.D. Lith. Day & Haghe Lith.rs.
London, Pub.d. May 1836, by T. M.c.Lean 26 Haymarket.
Lithograph. On India. Plate: 200 x 280mm, (8 x 11"). Large margins. Some paper toning to edges. Some small fox marks.
Half portrait of Charles Hay Cameron (1795-1880) a jurist who was married to the celebrated photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. A man of cultivated intellect Cameron was friends with many prominent men of the time, inlcuding Sir Henry Taylor and Alfred Tennyson who his wife photographed.
[Ref: 35347] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
![[Céline Céleste-Elliott] Celeste. as the Arab Boy.](jpegs/57295.jpg)
[Céline Céleste-Elliott] Celeste. as the Arab Boy. A Sketch by William Drummond.
WDrummond.
[London, Published Jan.y 12.th 1838. by Tho.s Mc.Lean, Haymarket.]
Tinted lithograph with hand colour. Framed, visible area 425 x 300mm (16¾ x 11¾"). Spotting, repair in sky. Window mounted around title. Unexamined out of frame.
A full length portrait of Madame Céleste-Elliott as Hamet, playing an oud. Behind is tent and the Spanish city of Constantina on a rocky outcrop. This is the opening scene of 'Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina', a military drama performed at the Adelphi theatre in 1837, in which Céleste played three parts: Hamet, a dumb Arab boy, Victoire and Henri St. Almo, a French spy.. Céline Céleste-Elliott (1815-1882) was a Parisian dancer and actress who had success in London and toured America four times. About the time this portrait was published she retired from performing, becoming a theatre manager (including of London's Adelpi, Lyceum and Olympic), although she made several 'comebacks'.
[Ref: 57295] £550.00
WDrummond.
[London, Published Jan.y 12.th 1838. by Tho.s Mc.Lean, Haymarket.]
Tinted lithograph with hand colour. Framed, visible area 425 x 300mm (16¾ x 11¾"). Spotting, repair in sky. Window mounted around title. Unexamined out of frame.
A full length portrait of Madame Céleste-Elliott as Hamet, playing an oud. Behind is tent and the Spanish city of Constantina on a rocky outcrop. This is the opening scene of 'Victoire; or, The Fall of Constantina', a military drama performed at the Adelphi theatre in 1837, in which Céleste played three parts: Hamet, a dumb Arab boy, Victoire and Henri St. Almo, a French spy.. Céline Céleste-Elliott (1815-1882) was a Parisian dancer and actress who had success in London and toured America four times. About the time this portrait was published she retired from performing, becoming a theatre manager (including of London's Adelpi, Lyceum and Olympic), although she made several 'comebacks'.
[Ref: 57295] £550.00
Sir William Curtis, Esq.r Alderman and M.P. for the City of London. European Magazine.
Painted by Drummond. Engraved by Bromley.
Published by J. Sewell Cornhill March 1st 1799.
Stipple. 180 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Trimmed to plate and laid on album paper.
Sir William Curtis (1752-1829), son of a Wapping sea biscuit manufacturer, became MP for the City of London in 1790, holding the seat for 28 years. He was also Lord Mayor of London 1795-6. He is credited with the first use of the 'three Rs' as 'reading, writing, and 'rithmetic', in a speech made at a Board of Education dinner.
[Ref: 30271] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by Drummond. Engraved by Bromley.
Published by J. Sewell Cornhill March 1st 1799.
Stipple. 180 x 110mm (7 x 4¼"). Trimmed to plate and laid on album paper.
Sir William Curtis (1752-1829), son of a Wapping sea biscuit manufacturer, became MP for the City of London in 1790, holding the seat for 28 years. He was also Lord Mayor of London 1795-6. He is credited with the first use of the 'three Rs' as 'reading, writing, and 'rithmetic', in a speech made at a Board of Education dinner.
[Ref: 30271] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Thomas Goodall Esq.r. Admiral of Hayti.
Painted by Drummond. Engraved by Ridley Blood.
Published by J Apserne at the Bible, Crown & Constitution Cornhill 1 June 1808.
Stipple. Plate: 170 x 115mm (6¾ x 4½'') large margins.
A portrait of merchant captain and Admiral of Haiti Thomas Goodall (1767-1830).
[Ref: 49074] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by Drummond. Engraved by Ridley Blood.
Published by J Apserne at the Bible, Crown & Constitution Cornhill 1 June 1808.
Stipple. Plate: 170 x 115mm (6¾ x 4½'') large margins.
A portrait of merchant captain and Admiral of Haiti Thomas Goodall (1767-1830).
[Ref: 49074] £75.00 (£90.00 incl.VAT)
Rev.d Solomon Hirschel. Chief Rabbi of the German Jews in London.
Engraved by Ridley for the European Magazine from an Original Painting by Drummond.
London. Published by J. Asperne, No. 32 Cornhill. April 2, 1811.
Stipple. Plate: 155 x 120mm (6 x 5"), with narrow margins
A portrait of Rabbi Solomon Hirschel (1761 - 1842), head and shoulders to front, looking to right, with beard and tall fur hat, wearing bands and light patterned gown. An illustration to the European Magazine. Hirschel was the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, from 1802 to 1842. He is best remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to stop the spread of Reform Judaism in Britain by excommunicating its leaders.
[Ref: 55266] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved by Ridley for the European Magazine from an Original Painting by Drummond.
London. Published by J. Asperne, No. 32 Cornhill. April 2, 1811.
Stipple. Plate: 155 x 120mm (6 x 5"), with narrow margins
A portrait of Rabbi Solomon Hirschel (1761 - 1842), head and shoulders to front, looking to right, with beard and tall fur hat, wearing bands and light patterned gown. An illustration to the European Magazine. Hirschel was the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain, from 1802 to 1842. He is best remembered for his unsuccessful attempt to stop the spread of Reform Judaism in Britain by excommunicating its leaders.
[Ref: 55266] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
Frontispiece to Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Bible. The fulfilment of Scripture Prophecy, Hab. II. 14.
S. Drummond Pinx.t. E.F. Burney del. Autinet sculp.
Printed for Samuel Bagster, Strand, London. [n.d., c.1800.]
Engraving. Sheet: 200 x 250mm (8 x 10''). Trimmed and laid on album sheet.
An allegorical scene showing Europe, Asia, America and Africa reacting to the prophecy of the Messiah.
[Ref: 47976] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
S. Drummond Pinx.t. E.F. Burney del. Autinet sculp.
Printed for Samuel Bagster, Strand, London. [n.d., c.1800.]
Engraving. Sheet: 200 x 250mm (8 x 10''). Trimmed and laid on album sheet.
An allegorical scene showing Europe, Asia, America and Africa reacting to the prophecy of the Messiah.
[Ref: 47976] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Lord Lake. European Magazine.
Engraved by Ridley & Blood, from an Original Painting by Drummond.
Publish'd by J. Asperne at the Bible, Crown & Constitution Cornhill May 1st 1808.
Stipple, with large margins, 135 x 95mm. 5¼ x 3¾".
Portrait of General Gerard Lake (1744-1808) the British general. He commanded British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 and later served as Commander-in-Chief of the military in British India. After Samuel Drummond (1765 - 1844), for the 'European Magazine' periodical.
NPG D5003.
[Ref: 23530] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved by Ridley & Blood, from an Original Painting by Drummond.
Publish'd by J. Asperne at the Bible, Crown & Constitution Cornhill May 1st 1808.
Stipple, with large margins, 135 x 95mm. 5¼ x 3¾".
Portrait of General Gerard Lake (1744-1808) the British general. He commanded British forces during the Irish Rebellion of 1798 and later served as Commander-in-Chief of the military in British India. After Samuel Drummond (1765 - 1844), for the 'European Magazine' periodical.
NPG D5003.
[Ref: 23530] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
One, Two and Three.
Designed & drawn on Stone by W.S. Drummond.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Lithograph, sheet 225 x 165mm. 8¾ x 6½". Sheet trimmed slightly.
A young schoolboy sitting outside a building in a landscape training his collie dog; books resting open on the ground below, hat to right. By painter, illustrator and lithographer William Drummond (British, 1826 - 1849; fl.c.).
[Ref: 19471] £35.00 (£42.00 incl.VAT)
Designed & drawn on Stone by W.S. Drummond.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Lithograph, sheet 225 x 165mm. 8¾ x 6½". Sheet trimmed slightly.
A young schoolboy sitting outside a building in a landscape training his collie dog; books resting open on the ground below, hat to right. By painter, illustrator and lithographer William Drummond (British, 1826 - 1849; fl.c.).
[Ref: 19471] £35.00 (£42.00 incl.VAT)
Sir William Ouseley.
Engraved by H.R. Cook, for the European Magazine, from an original Painting by S. Drummond A.R.A.
London Published 1.st July 1811, by J. Asperne, Cornhill.
Stipple. Plate 165 x 113mm. 6½ x 4½". Some glue residue along right-hand edge, outside the plate.
Sir William Ouseley (1769-1842) was a British Orientalist. In 1810 he accompanied his brother, Sir Gore Ouseley, as Secretary to Persia, and continued his studies in Persian literature, which he started when in Paris in 1787.
See Ref: 19052 for his brother.
[Ref: 19053] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved by H.R. Cook, for the European Magazine, from an original Painting by S. Drummond A.R.A.
London Published 1.st July 1811, by J. Asperne, Cornhill.
Stipple. Plate 165 x 113mm. 6½ x 4½". Some glue residue along right-hand edge, outside the plate.
Sir William Ouseley (1769-1842) was a British Orientalist. In 1810 he accompanied his brother, Sir Gore Ouseley, as Secretary to Persia, and continued his studies in Persian literature, which he started when in Paris in 1787.
See Ref: 19052 for his brother.
[Ref: 19053] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Joseph Outram Esq. Died 14th of June 1802, Aged 36. His upright principle thro_life, benevolent disposition, & real goodness of Heart, will long endear his memory, to those who enjoy'd the pleasure of his Acquaintance.
Painted by S Drummond. Engraved by I R Smith Engraver to his HRH. the Prince of Wales.
[n.d. c.1790]
Mezzotint. 354 x 249mm.
Joseph Outram (1766-1802), Diplomat and oriental scholar.
CS: 125; D'D: 380; F: 262 II
[Ref: 1905] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by S Drummond. Engraved by I R Smith Engraver to his HRH. the Prince of Wales.
[n.d. c.1790]
Mezzotint. 354 x 249mm.
Joseph Outram (1766-1802), Diplomat and oriental scholar.
CS: 125; D'D: 380; F: 262 II
[Ref: 1905] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Mr John Sewell. late Bookseller of Cornhill.
Painted by Drummond. Engraved by Ridley & Holl.
Published by Ja.s Asperne at the Bible, Crown & Constitution, 32, Cornhill, 31 July 1806.
Stipple. 165 x 110mm, 6½ x 4½".
Portrait of John Sewell (active 1774-1802).
Not in the NPG.
[Ref: 19020] £45.00 (£54.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by Drummond. Engraved by Ridley & Holl.
Published by Ja.s Asperne at the Bible, Crown & Constitution, 32, Cornhill, 31 July 1806.
Stipple. 165 x 110mm, 6½ x 4½".
Portrait of John Sewell (active 1774-1802).
Not in the NPG.
[Ref: 19020] £45.00 (£54.00 incl.VAT)
Miss Hannah Teatcher, Born Deaf & Dumb who was presented to the late Queen Charlotte on acquiring the sense of Hearing & the faculty of Speech under the treatment of Mr. Wright, her Majesty's Surgeon Aurist with whom she now resides in Princes Street, Hanover Square.
Drawn by Miss R.E. Drummond. Engraved by J. Rogers.
London, Published August 1, 1823, by R. Cribb, High Holborn.
Stipple. Plate 222 x 140mm. 8¾ x 5½". Sheet 395 x 267mm. 15½ x 10½".
[Ref: 15061] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn by Miss R.E. Drummond. Engraved by J. Rogers.
London, Published August 1, 1823, by R. Cribb, High Holborn.
Stipple. Plate 222 x 140mm. 8¾ x 5½". Sheet 395 x 267mm. 15½ x 10½".
[Ref: 15061] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
William Tell. Collection of Heads by W.D. No 21
London: Published by Tho.s McLean, 26, Haymarket, Printed by Maguire, Lemercier, & Co. [n.d., c.1830]
Lithograph with hand-colouring, printed area 265 x 220mm (10½ x 8¾"). Very fine colour.
The legendary Swiss patriot William Tell. Tell famously shot an apple from his son's head when, according to legend, the tyrant Albrecht Gessler gave him the choice between doing so and being executed. Tell subsequently employed his marksmanship to assassinate Gessler. The rebellion against ruling power that this represented was the impetus for the nascent Swiss Confederation. One of a a series of characters, some real and some fictional, by William Drummond (1800-1849, fl.).
[Ref: 37660] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
London: Published by Tho.s McLean, 26, Haymarket, Printed by Maguire, Lemercier, & Co. [n.d., c.1830]
Lithograph with hand-colouring, printed area 265 x 220mm (10½ x 8¾"). Very fine colour.
The legendary Swiss patriot William Tell. Tell famously shot an apple from his son's head when, according to legend, the tyrant Albrecht Gessler gave him the choice between doing so and being executed. Tell subsequently employed his marksmanship to assassinate Gessler. The rebellion against ruling power that this represented was the impetus for the nascent Swiss Confederation. One of a a series of characters, some real and some fictional, by William Drummond (1800-1849, fl.).
[Ref: 37660] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
Adam Walker. European Magazine.
Drawn by [Samuel] Drummond.
Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, 1st July 1792.
Stipple. 190 x 125mm (7½ x 5").
Adam Walker (1731-1821), an inventor, writer, and lecturer in sciences, especially astronomy. Among his inventions was the 'Eidouranion', an orrery that combined mechanical movement with back projection. Walker built one measuring 27 feet in diameter, which he used to accompany his lectures on astronomy in the 1780s. He showed it at the English Opera House in the Strand and at the Royal Theatre.
Welcom; 3092.
[Ref: 30937] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn by [Samuel] Drummond.
Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, 1st July 1792.
Stipple. 190 x 125mm (7½ x 5").
Adam Walker (1731-1821), an inventor, writer, and lecturer in sciences, especially astronomy. Among his inventions was the 'Eidouranion', an orrery that combined mechanical movement with back projection. Walker built one measuring 27 feet in diameter, which he used to accompany his lectures on astronomy in the 1780s. He showed it at the English Opera House in the Strand and at the Royal Theatre.
Welcom; 3092.
[Ref: 30937] £50.00 (£60.00 incl.VAT)
Adam Walker.
Drawn by Drummond.
Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, 1. July, 1792.
Stipple. Plate: 190 x 125mm (7½ x 5"). Trimmed to plate on top edge. Marking. Small margins.
A portrait of scientist and inventor Adam Walker (1731-1821) who lectured at the Haymarket Theatre in London, and helped to define public scientific understanding in chemistry, physics and astronomy in the 18th century. Published in the 'European Magazine.'
W 3092-1.
[Ref: 46827] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
Drawn by Drummond.
Published by J. Sewell, Cornhill, 1. July, 1792.
Stipple. Plate: 190 x 125mm (7½ x 5"). Trimmed to plate on top edge. Marking. Small margins.
A portrait of scientist and inventor Adam Walker (1731-1821) who lectured at the Haymarket Theatre in London, and helped to define public scientific understanding in chemistry, physics and astronomy in the 18th century. Published in the 'European Magazine.'
W 3092-1.
[Ref: 46827] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
The Windsor Castle Packet of 150 Tons & 28 Men, Commanded by Capt.n Rogers Capturing the Jeune Richard of 250 Tons & 93 Men, Dedicated by permission to the R.t Hon.ble Thomas Earl of Chichester & the R.t Hon.ble John Earl of Sandwich, His Majesty's Post Masters General By their most devoted humble Serv.t Sam.l Drummond.
Painted by S.Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by Will.m Ward Engraver Extraordinary to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York.
Published June 21 1809 by S.Drummond Church Street Soho.
Mezzotint. 705 x 480mm. Top right corner of margin lacking.
On the 1st October 1806 the British Leeward island packet ‘Windsor Castle’ was sailing to Barbados when it was attacked by a French privateer, the ‘Jeune-Richard’. Despite being out-manned and outgunned the English fought off the French boarding party with pikes then followed the retreating pirates back onto their schooner, capturing it. Despite killing over twenty of the Frenchmen the English were still outnumbered by their prisoners, but the ‘Windsor Castle’ managed to reach Barbados safely.
Frankau, state ii of ii; NMM PAI6156. Ex: Collection of The Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 1906] £620.00
Painted by S.Drummond A.R.A. Engraved by Will.m Ward Engraver Extraordinary to H.R.H. the Prince of Wales and the Duke of York.
Published June 21 1809 by S.Drummond Church Street Soho.
Mezzotint. 705 x 480mm. Top right corner of margin lacking.
On the 1st October 1806 the British Leeward island packet ‘Windsor Castle’ was sailing to Barbados when it was attacked by a French privateer, the ‘Jeune-Richard’. Despite being out-manned and outgunned the English fought off the French boarding party with pikes then followed the retreating pirates back onto their schooner, capturing it. Despite killing over twenty of the Frenchmen the English were still outnumbered by their prisoners, but the ‘Windsor Castle’ managed to reach Barbados safely.
Frankau, state ii of ii; NMM PAI6156. Ex: Collection of The Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 1906] £620.00