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The Hon.ble Alexander Abercromby, One of the Senators of the College of Justice, and one of the Lords Commissioners of Judiciary for Scotland. From a picture in the Possession of Lord Craig to whom this Plate, is respectfully dedicated by his Lordship's Most Ob.t Serv.t Alexander Lawrie.
Engraved by G. Dawe [after Sir Henry Raeburn].
Published Oct.r 22. 1800 by Alex.r Lawrie, Bookseller, Edinburg.
Fine mezzotint. 510 x 355mm (20 x 14"), with large margins.
Alexander Abercromby (1745-1795), Lord Abercromby, younger brother of lieutenant-general Sir Ralph Abercromby. The original portrait seems to date from 1792, when Abercromby was made one of the Lords Commissioners of Justiciary; this mezzotint was not published until five years after his death.
[Ref: 51573] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved by G. Dawe [after Sir Henry Raeburn].
Published Oct.r 22. 1800 by Alex.r Lawrie, Bookseller, Edinburg.
Fine mezzotint. 510 x 355mm (20 x 14"), with large margins.
Alexander Abercromby (1745-1795), Lord Abercromby, younger brother of lieutenant-general Sir Ralph Abercromby. The original portrait seems to date from 1792, when Abercromby was made one of the Lords Commissioners of Justiciary; this mezzotint was not published until five years after his death.
[Ref: 51573] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
James Balfour Esq.r. Secretary & Treasurer of the Edinburgh Company of Golfers. 1795. By desire of the Company.
Henry Raeburn pinx.t. J. Jones sculp.t.
Published as the Act directs by Will.m Murray, Bookseller, Parliament Close Edin.gh October 1796.
Mezzotint. 510 x 360mm (20 x 14¼"). Contemporary double frame. Unexamined out of frame.
Portrait of James Balfour (1705-95), Scottish advocate, author of three philosophical books and keen golfer, seated and gesturing as if in conversation. On his desk are books titled 'Record of the Gent. Golfers' and 'Bet Book'. As Secretary to the Edinburgh Company of Golfers he would have been involved in compiling the original rules of golf in 1777. His great-great-grandson was Robert Louis Stevenson, who was christened Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson. The Gentlemen Golfers of Edinburgh held the first recorded open golf championship on 2nd April 1744.
CS: 4
[Ref: 56714] £1,500.00
Henry Raeburn pinx.t. J. Jones sculp.t.
Published as the Act directs by Will.m Murray, Bookseller, Parliament Close Edin.gh October 1796.
Mezzotint. 510 x 360mm (20 x 14¼"). Contemporary double frame. Unexamined out of frame.
Portrait of James Balfour (1705-95), Scottish advocate, author of three philosophical books and keen golfer, seated and gesturing as if in conversation. On his desk are books titled 'Record of the Gent. Golfers' and 'Bet Book'. As Secretary to the Edinburgh Company of Golfers he would have been involved in compiling the original rules of golf in 1777. His great-great-grandson was Robert Louis Stevenson, who was christened Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson. The Gentlemen Golfers of Edinburgh held the first recorded open golf championship on 2nd April 1744.
CS: 4
[Ref: 56714] £1,500.00
Neil Gow, The Famous Musician of Scotland.
Painted by Sir Henry Raeburn. Schenck & Ghemar, Lithographers, Edinburgh. L. Ghemar Delt. 1849.
Published by G. Crawford 6, South St. Andrew Street, Edinburgh. [c.1850.]
Tinted lithograph heightened in white, on india paper. Image 370 x 280mm, 14½ x 11". Minor tears in outer edges, surface dust on title area and margins.
Fine portrait of Niel Gow (1727 - 1807), Scottish violinist and composer, sitting holding his violin to his chin, dressed in tartan breeches. In the autumn of 1787 Burns met him at Dunkeld, and the poet describes him as "a short, stout-built, honest Highland figure, with his greyish hair shed on his honest social brow; an interesting face, marking strong sense, kind open-heartedness, mixed with unmistrusting simplicity". As a player of Scotch dance music, especially of reels and strathspeys, Gow was in his time without superior or rival. He recieved an annuity from the Duke and Duchess of Atholl and regularly played at Dunkeld House and Blair Atholl. He composed a large number of melodies, nearly a hundred of which are included in the volumes published by his son Nathaniel. Four portraits of Gow were painted by Sir Henry Raeburn (1756 - 1823).
DNB.
[Ref: 19540] £290.00
Painted by Sir Henry Raeburn. Schenck & Ghemar, Lithographers, Edinburgh. L. Ghemar Delt. 1849.
Published by G. Crawford 6, South St. Andrew Street, Edinburgh. [c.1850.]
Tinted lithograph heightened in white, on india paper. Image 370 x 280mm, 14½ x 11". Minor tears in outer edges, surface dust on title area and margins.
Fine portrait of Niel Gow (1727 - 1807), Scottish violinist and composer, sitting holding his violin to his chin, dressed in tartan breeches. In the autumn of 1787 Burns met him at Dunkeld, and the poet describes him as "a short, stout-built, honest Highland figure, with his greyish hair shed on his honest social brow; an interesting face, marking strong sense, kind open-heartedness, mixed with unmistrusting simplicity". As a player of Scotch dance music, especially of reels and strathspeys, Gow was in his time without superior or rival. He recieved an annuity from the Duke and Duchess of Atholl and regularly played at Dunkeld House and Blair Atholl. He composed a large number of melodies, nearly a hundred of which are included in the volumes published by his son Nathaniel. Four portraits of Gow were painted by Sir Henry Raeburn (1756 - 1823).
DNB.
[Ref: 19540] £290.00
The Right Hon.ble Thomas Elder, of Forneth Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh &c.
H. Raeburn, pinx.t. R. Earlom, sculp.t.
[n.d., c.1797.]
Mezzotint. 520 x 360mm (20½ x 14¼") very large margins. Plate mark cracked top and bottom.
Thomas Elder (1737-99), a wine merchant who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh three times (1788-90, 1792-4 and 1796-8). Here he is portrayed with the plans for the new buildings of Edinburgh University, a scheme he was heavily involved with. Raeburn's portrait was painted in 1797 at the request of the principal and professors of the university, and is preserved in their court room.
[Ref: 48516] £360.00
H. Raeburn, pinx.t. R. Earlom, sculp.t.
[n.d., c.1797.]
Mezzotint. 520 x 360mm (20½ x 14¼") very large margins. Plate mark cracked top and bottom.
Thomas Elder (1737-99), a wine merchant who served as Lord Provost of Edinburgh three times (1788-90, 1792-4 and 1796-8). Here he is portrayed with the plans for the new buildings of Edinburgh University, a scheme he was heavily involved with. Raeburn's portrait was painted in 1797 at the request of the principal and professors of the university, and is preserved in their court room.
[Ref: 48516] £360.00
![[Sir Walter Farquhar Bar.t.]](jpegs/57928.jpg)
[Sir Walter Farquhar Bar.t.]
[Painted by H. Raeburn. Engraved by Will.m Sharp.]
[Publish'd & Sold by W.m Sharp, No.8 Charles Street, near the Middlesex Hospital, & A. Skelton, Printseller, Haymarket, London Dec.r 4th 1797.]
Engraving, proof before letters. 510 x 380mm (20 x 15").
Seated portrait of Sir Walter Farquhar (1738-1819), physician to the Prince of Wales and Pitt the Younger After Henry Raeburn (1756-1823).
Baker: 42, I. Wellcome: 952-1. See Ref: 13261 for lettered impression.
[Ref: 57928] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[Painted by H. Raeburn. Engraved by Will.m Sharp.]
[Publish'd & Sold by W.m Sharp, No.8 Charles Street, near the Middlesex Hospital, & A. Skelton, Printseller, Haymarket, London Dec.r 4th 1797.]
Engraving, proof before letters. 510 x 380mm (20 x 15").
Seated portrait of Sir Walter Farquhar (1738-1819), physician to the Prince of Wales and Pitt the Younger After Henry Raeburn (1756-1823).
Baker: 42, I. Wellcome: 952-1. See Ref: 13261 for lettered impression.
[Ref: 57928] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Dr Hamilton, Physician to the Royal Infirmary F.R.S.E.
Painted by H. Raeburn Esq.r A.R.A. Engrav'd by C. Turner
Publish'd July 18 1813, by A. Elder, Carver & Gilder, 37 North Bridge, Edinburgh.
Mezzotint, platemark 400 x 305mm (15¾ x 12"), with large margins.
James Hamilton, senior (1749-1835), physician. Born in Edinburgh, from about 1773 Hamilton was physician to the Royal Infirmary and other Edinburgh hospitals, as well as running a private practice. His 'Observations on the Utility and Administration of Purgative Medicines' (1805) was a best-seller and still considered relevant fifty years later.
Whitman: 244
[Ref: 43770] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by H. Raeburn Esq.r A.R.A. Engrav'd by C. Turner
Publish'd July 18 1813, by A. Elder, Carver & Gilder, 37 North Bridge, Edinburgh.
Mezzotint, platemark 400 x 305mm (15¾ x 12"), with large margins.
James Hamilton, senior (1749-1835), physician. Born in Edinburgh, from about 1773 Hamilton was physician to the Royal Infirmary and other Edinburgh hospitals, as well as running a private practice. His 'Observations on the Utility and Administration of Purgative Medicines' (1805) was a best-seller and still considered relevant fifty years later.
Whitman: 244
[Ref: 43770] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
The Right Hon.ble Charles Hope, His Majesty's Advocate for Scotland, Member of Parliament for the City of Edinburgh [...]
H. Raeburn pinx.t G. Dawe sculp.t
Published by P Garof, Printseller, Edinburgh Oct.r 10, 1804.
Mezzotint, platemark 510 x 350mm (20 x 13¾"), with very large margins. Slightly time stained.
Charles Hope, Lord Granton (1763-1851), judge. Hope was appointed lord advocate in 1801 and was presented with the freedom of the city of Edinburgh shortly afterwards for his assistance to magistrates in obtaining a bill for the poor of the city. This print was published shortly before Hope was appointed as an ordinary lord of session and lord justice clerk, and given the title of Lord Granton. Hope's distinguished legal career lasted until his retirement from the bench in 1841. When the volunteer movement began during the Napoleonic Wars, Hope enlisted firstly as a private, later being appointed lieutenant-corporal. Fine engraving after a portrait by Henry Raeburn now in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The print is one of few published by Pasquale Garof (1774-1808), a carver and gilder born in Como, Italy who established a business in Edinburgh.
[Ref: 44086] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
H. Raeburn pinx.t G. Dawe sculp.t
Published by P Garof, Printseller, Edinburgh Oct.r 10, 1804.
Mezzotint, platemark 510 x 350mm (20 x 13¾"), with very large margins. Slightly time stained.
Charles Hope, Lord Granton (1763-1851), judge. Hope was appointed lord advocate in 1801 and was presented with the freedom of the city of Edinburgh shortly afterwards for his assistance to magistrates in obtaining a bill for the poor of the city. This print was published shortly before Hope was appointed as an ordinary lord of session and lord justice clerk, and given the title of Lord Granton. Hope's distinguished legal career lasted until his retirement from the bench in 1841. When the volunteer movement began during the Napoleonic Wars, Hope enlisted firstly as a private, later being appointed lieutenant-corporal. Fine engraving after a portrait by Henry Raeburn now in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. The print is one of few published by Pasquale Garof (1774-1808), a carver and gilder born in Como, Italy who established a business in Edinburgh.
[Ref: 44086] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Francis Horner Exqr M.P. Born 12August 1778, Died 8Feb 1817. From the Original Picture by Henry Raeburn Esqr. R.A. is the possession of Leonard Horner Esqr to whom this Print is respectfully dedicated by his obliged and obedient Servant. S. W. Reynolds.
Engraved & Published by S. W. Reynolds Bayswater, July 4, 1818
Mezzotint, with very large margins. Plate 407 x 299mm. 16 x 11¾". Repairs around platemark.
Francis Horner (1778-1817) was a Scottish Whig MP for St. Ives in 1806, Wendover in 1807, and St. Mawes in 1812. As a writer he translated Leonhard Euler's 'Elements of Algebra' in 1797 and published 'Short Account of a late Short Administration' in 1807. In 1802 he was one of the founders of the Edinburgh Review. Firms believed in political economy, he took part in the parliamentary debates on the Corn Laws and slavery in 1813-15.
Ex Collection: Norman Blackburn. Whitman: 151.
[Ref: 19796] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved & Published by S. W. Reynolds Bayswater, July 4, 1818
Mezzotint, with very large margins. Plate 407 x 299mm. 16 x 11¾". Repairs around platemark.
Francis Horner (1778-1817) was a Scottish Whig MP for St. Ives in 1806, Wendover in 1807, and St. Mawes in 1812. As a writer he translated Leonhard Euler's 'Elements of Algebra' in 1797 and published 'Short Account of a late Short Administration' in 1807. In 1802 he was one of the founders of the Edinburgh Review. Firms believed in political economy, he took part in the parliamentary debates on the Corn Laws and slavery in 1813-15.
Ex Collection: Norman Blackburn. Whitman: 151.
[Ref: 19796] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
![[Lieut-Colonel Bryce McMurdo.]](jpegs/4755.jpg)
[Lieut-Colonel Bryce McMurdo.]
[Painted by H. Raeburn.] Alfred J. Scrimshire. [Pencil signature.]
Published 1931 by Arthur Greatorex Ltd, 14 Grafton Street, Bond Street, London W1.
Colour mezzotint. 530 x 330mm.
Liet.-Colonel Bryce McMurdo (died 1838) at Mavis Grove near Dumfries, married Jane Otway of Sevenoaks, Kent, in 1802. Shown by a Highland stream, pursuing the joys of fishing. Raeburn's original painting is now in the Tate Museum, b-equeathed by Gen. Sir Montagu McMurdo 1895.
[Ref: 4755] £420.00
[Painted by H. Raeburn.] Alfred J. Scrimshire. [Pencil signature.]
Published 1931 by Arthur Greatorex Ltd, 14 Grafton Street, Bond Street, London W1.
Colour mezzotint. 530 x 330mm.
Liet.-Colonel Bryce McMurdo (died 1838) at Mavis Grove near Dumfries, married Jane Otway of Sevenoaks, Kent, in 1802. Shown by a Highland stream, pursuing the joys of fishing. Raeburn's original painting is now in the Tate Museum, b-equeathed by Gen. Sir Montagu McMurdo 1895.
[Ref: 4755] £420.00
![[Sir Henry Raeburn.]](jpegs/40473.jpg)
[Sir Henry Raeburn.]
Ipse pinx WN ft 1818.
Fine etching on india, platemark 270 x 225mm (10½ x 9"), very large margins. Fine proof impression, before 'No 3' added upper right.
Engraving from Sir Henry Raeburn's 1815 self-portrait in the Scottish National Gallery. Raeburn's career had deteriorated in the early years of the 19th century, and he hoped to improve his fortunes by moving from his native Scotland to London in 1810. He was elected as a full member of the Royal Academy in 1815 and sent in the self-portrait as his diploma picture, not knowing that portraits of members could not be accepted. As Duncan Thomson (DNB) writes: 'great effort had gone into the making of this Olympian image, for its high seriousness was how he [Raeburn] wished to be perceived in London. His disappointment must have been extreme. It was eventually replaced by the sentimental 'Boy with Rabbit', a portrait of his stepgrandson Henry Raeburn Inglis'. Etching by William Nicholson (1781-1844), portrait painter and etcher. In 1818 Nicholson began to publish a series entitled 'Portraits of distinguished living characters of Scotland, drawn and etched by William Nicholson from his portraits and those by other painters', which included the lettered state of this print.
For another print in Nicholson's series see ref. 16377.
[Ref: 40473] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Ipse pinx WN ft 1818.
Fine etching on india, platemark 270 x 225mm (10½ x 9"), very large margins. Fine proof impression, before 'No 3' added upper right.
Engraving from Sir Henry Raeburn's 1815 self-portrait in the Scottish National Gallery. Raeburn's career had deteriorated in the early years of the 19th century, and he hoped to improve his fortunes by moving from his native Scotland to London in 1810. He was elected as a full member of the Royal Academy in 1815 and sent in the self-portrait as his diploma picture, not knowing that portraits of members could not be accepted. As Duncan Thomson (DNB) writes: 'great effort had gone into the making of this Olympian image, for its high seriousness was how he [Raeburn] wished to be perceived in London. His disappointment must have been extreme. It was eventually replaced by the sentimental 'Boy with Rabbit', a portrait of his stepgrandson Henry Raeburn Inglis'. Etching by William Nicholson (1781-1844), portrait painter and etcher. In 1818 Nicholson began to publish a series entitled 'Portraits of distinguished living characters of Scotland, drawn and etched by William Nicholson from his portraits and those by other painters', which included the lettered state of this print.
For another print in Nicholson's series see ref. 16377.
[Ref: 40473] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
John Robison, L.L.D. Professor of Natural Philosophy in the University &ca &ca.
H. Raeburn Esq.r pinx.t. C. Turner sculp.t.
Edinburgh Published by the Proprietor Oct.r 27 1805, and at M.r Cribb's, N.º 288, Holborn, London.
Mezzotint, printed in brown ink. 505 x 355mm (19¾ x 14"), with large margins.
Seated portrait of Scottish physicist and mathematician John Robison (1739-1805), wearing cap and striped robe, telescope and globe behind. Although Robison worked with James Watt on an early steam car, he did not contribute to the successful Watt steam engine of 1776. He did invent the siren and was a member of the Board of Longitude, testing John Harrison's marine chronometer on a voyage to Jamaica.
Whitman 499 ii.
[Ref: 61533] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
H. Raeburn Esq.r pinx.t. C. Turner sculp.t.
Edinburgh Published by the Proprietor Oct.r 27 1805, and at M.r Cribb's, N.º 288, Holborn, London.
Mezzotint, printed in brown ink. 505 x 355mm (19¾ x 14"), with large margins.
Seated portrait of Scottish physicist and mathematician John Robison (1739-1805), wearing cap and striped robe, telescope and globe behind. Although Robison worked with James Watt on an early steam car, he did not contribute to the successful Watt steam engine of 1776. He did invent the siren and was a member of the Board of Longitude, testing John Harrison's marine chronometer on a voyage to Jamaica.
Whitman 499 ii.
[Ref: 61533] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Walter Scott Esq.r.
Engraved by C. Turner from the Original Picture, by Raeburn in the possession of Archibald Constable Esq.r.
London: Published Jan.y 18th 1810 by R.H.Cromek, 64 Newman Street.
Mezzotint. 530 x 370mm, 20¾ x 14½". Some spotting.
A portrait of Walter Scott early in his career, sitting on a stone wall, pencil and notebook in his hands, with Scottish Borders scenery behind him and a dog at his feet. 1810 was the year his poem 'The Lady of the Lake' was published; his first novel, 'Waverley', did not appear until 1814.
Whitman 514.
[Ref: 13845] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved by C. Turner from the Original Picture, by Raeburn in the possession of Archibald Constable Esq.r.
London: Published Jan.y 18th 1810 by R.H.Cromek, 64 Newman Street.
Mezzotint. 530 x 370mm, 20¾ x 14½". Some spotting.
A portrait of Walter Scott early in his career, sitting on a stone wall, pencil and notebook in his hands, with Scottish Borders scenery behind him and a dog at his feet. 1810 was the year his poem 'The Lady of the Lake' was published; his first novel, 'Waverley', did not appear until 1814.
Whitman 514.
[Ref: 13845] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Sir Walter Scott Bart.
Engraved by Willm. Walker from a Picture by Sir Henry Raeburn R.A.
Printed by McQueen. Published 1st. Octr. 1826 by W. Walker, 3 Gt. Queen Street, Edinburgh & 18, Norton Street, Portland Road, London [& Shroth, Paris].
Stipple and etching on india paper, proof, 395 x 305mm. (15½ x 12") with large margins. A fine impression, some foxing.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (1771 - 1832) was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet popular throughout Europe during his time. In some ways Scott was the first author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers all over Great Britain, Ireland, Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels and (to a lesser extent) his poetry are still read, but he is far less popular nowadays than he was at the height of his fame. Nevertheless many of his works remain classics of English literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley and The Heart of Midlothian. Royal arms to margin. After Sir Henry Raeburn (1756 - 1823).
[Ref: 53674] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Engraved by Willm. Walker from a Picture by Sir Henry Raeburn R.A.
Printed by McQueen. Published 1st. Octr. 1826 by W. Walker, 3 Gt. Queen Street, Edinburgh & 18, Norton Street, Portland Road, London [& Shroth, Paris].
Stipple and etching on india paper, proof, 395 x 305mm. (15½ x 12") with large margins. A fine impression, some foxing.
Sir Walter Scott, 1st Baronet (1771 - 1832) was a prolific Scottish historical novelist and poet popular throughout Europe during his time. In some ways Scott was the first author to have a truly international career in his lifetime, with many contemporary readers all over Great Britain, Ireland, Europe, Australia, and North America. His novels and (to a lesser extent) his poetry are still read, but he is far less popular nowadays than he was at the height of his fame. Nevertheless many of his works remain classics of English literature. Famous titles include Ivanhoe, Rob Roy, The Lady of the Lake, Waverley and The Heart of Midlothian. Royal arms to margin. After Sir Henry Raeburn (1756 - 1823).
[Ref: 53674] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
William Tytler Esq Vice President of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries and F.R.S. Edin. 1790.
Painted by H. Raeburn. Engraved by J. Jones Principal Engraver to H.R.H. the Duke of York
London, Publish'd as the Act directs, Nov.r 30th 1790 by T. Philips, Pall Mall Court
Mezzotint, platemark 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Small margins.
William Tytler (1711-92), lawyer and historian. In 1760 Tytler published 'An historical and critical enquiry into the evidence produced by the earls of Murray and Morton against Mary, queen of Scots', which was generally well received by reviewers who included Samuel Johnson and Tobias Smollett. Tytler was an original member and vice-president of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries founded by David Erskine, eleventh earl of Buchan, in November 1780. Aside from the Enquiry he is best remembered for his edition of 'The Poetical Remains of James the First, King of Scotland' (1783). Tytler was a well-known member of Edinburgh's polite, literary society. He was a member of the Select Society (1754-c.1763) and a member and director of the Edinburgh Musical Society (founded 1728); he was himself a harpsichordist and flautist.
CS 76 ii/ii; Ex Collection of the Late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 38374] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by H. Raeburn. Engraved by J. Jones Principal Engraver to H.R.H. the Duke of York
London, Publish'd as the Act directs, Nov.r 30th 1790 by T. Philips, Pall Mall Court
Mezzotint, platemark 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Small margins.
William Tytler (1711-92), lawyer and historian. In 1760 Tytler published 'An historical and critical enquiry into the evidence produced by the earls of Murray and Morton against Mary, queen of Scots', which was generally well received by reviewers who included Samuel Johnson and Tobias Smollett. Tytler was an original member and vice-president of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries founded by David Erskine, eleventh earl of Buchan, in November 1780. Aside from the Enquiry he is best remembered for his edition of 'The Poetical Remains of James the First, King of Scotland' (1783). Tytler was a well-known member of Edinburgh's polite, literary society. He was a member of the Select Society (1754-c.1763) and a member and director of the Edinburgh Musical Society (founded 1728); he was himself a harpsichordist and flautist.
CS 76 ii/ii; Ex Collection of the Late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 38374] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
![[William Tytler Esq Vice President of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries and F.R.S. Edin. 1790.]](jpegs/38373.jpg)
[William Tytler Esq Vice President of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries and F.R.S. Edin. 1790.]
Painted by H. Raeburn. Engraved by J. Jones Principal Engraver to H.R.H. the Duke of York
London, Publish'd as the Act directs, Nov.r 30th 1790 by T. Philips, Pall Mall Court
Mezzotint, platemark 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Very large margins; paper tone; good proof impression before title.
William Tytler (1711-92), lawyer and historian. In 1760 Tytler published 'An historical and critical enquiry into the evidence produced by the earls of Murray and Morton against Mary, queen of Scots', which was generally well received by reviewers who included Samuel Johnson and Tobias Smollett. Tytler was an original member and vice-president of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries founded by David Erskine, eleventh earl of Buchan, in November 1780. Aside from the Enquiry he is best remembered for his edition of 'The Poetical Remains of James the First, King of Scotland' (1783). Tytler was a well-known member of Edinburgh's polite, literary society. He was a member of the Select Society (1754-c.1763) and a member and director of the Edinburgh Musical Society (founded 1728); he was himself a harpsichordist and flautist.
CS 76 i/ii; Ex Collection of the Late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 38373] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Painted by H. Raeburn. Engraved by J. Jones Principal Engraver to H.R.H. the Duke of York
London, Publish'd as the Act directs, Nov.r 30th 1790 by T. Philips, Pall Mall Court
Mezzotint, platemark 380 x 280mm (15 x 11"). Very large margins; paper tone; good proof impression before title.
William Tytler (1711-92), lawyer and historian. In 1760 Tytler published 'An historical and critical enquiry into the evidence produced by the earls of Murray and Morton against Mary, queen of Scots', which was generally well received by reviewers who included Samuel Johnson and Tobias Smollett. Tytler was an original member and vice-president of the Society of Scottish Antiquaries founded by David Erskine, eleventh earl of Buchan, in November 1780. Aside from the Enquiry he is best remembered for his edition of 'The Poetical Remains of James the First, King of Scotland' (1783). Tytler was a well-known member of Edinburgh's polite, literary society. He was a member of the Select Society (1754-c.1763) and a member and director of the Edinburgh Musical Society (founded 1728); he was himself a harpsichordist and flautist.
CS 76 i/ii; Ex Collection of the Late Hon. C. Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 38373] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)