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Der Jugend und Bissenschaft liebenden Jugend, gewiedmet von der Stadt=Bibliothet in Zürich, am Neujahrstag 1787.
J.B. Bullinger f.
Copper engraving. Sheet 230 x 192mm. 9 x 7½". Some spotting and scuffing.
A military scene, battle re-enactment in the hills. A castle sits on the hill above an encampment below with smoke billowing into the air from the firing of cannons. In the foreground, two generals look on at the spectacle, three officers stand behind them ready with arms.
[Ref: 16597] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
J.B. Bullinger f.
Copper engraving. Sheet 230 x 192mm. 9 x 7½". Some spotting and scuffing.
A military scene, battle re-enactment in the hills. A castle sits on the hill above an encampment below with smoke billowing into the air from the firing of cannons. In the foreground, two generals look on at the spectacle, three officers stand behind them ready with arms.
[Ref: 16597] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Der Züricherischen Jugend auf das Neujarh 1805. von der Stadtbibliothek.
Ioh. Heinrich Meyer del. et Sculp.
[n.d. c.1805.]
Etching. Plate 178 x 154mm. 7 x 6".
A view looking over to Zürich across Lake Zürich; dedicated to the young people of Zürich at the beginning of 1805.
[Ref: 16549] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Ioh. Heinrich Meyer del. et Sculp.
[n.d. c.1805.]
Etching. Plate 178 x 154mm. 7 x 6".
A view looking over to Zürich across Lake Zürich; dedicated to the young people of Zürich at the beginning of 1805.
[Ref: 16549] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Pyrobolothesia. Bellica sic tormenta reguntur. So besteht der Stuken saz zuberschiessen einen Blaz. Stutstellung. Inder alten Krieges zeit hat man ganz mit andern Waf. Aüsgeubt bewaltes straffen...Und mit gegen ob uns walte, fern abwende krieges Noht. Und die ganz Artillereÿ Nur ein friedes zierdeseÿ.
Johannes Meyer fecit.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern im Zeughause zu Zürich A.1708.
Copper engraving. Plate 235 x 318mm. 9¼ x 12½". Paper toning. Small tears along bottom edge. Some spotting.
A scene depicting the firing of cannons in Zurich and other forms of warfare from an encampment and turreted fortress. A scene of fortification and tactics. Around the main image are four smaller depictions of a a battering ram, cannon balls, a measure for the line of battle, and armour suit pierced by various spears.
[Ref: 16568] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Johannes Meyer fecit.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern im Zeughause zu Zürich A.1708.
Copper engraving. Plate 235 x 318mm. 9¼ x 12½". Paper toning. Small tears along bottom edge. Some spotting.
A scene depicting the firing of cannons in Zurich and other forms of warfare from an encampment and turreted fortress. A scene of fortification and tactics. Around the main image are four smaller depictions of a a battering ram, cannon balls, a measure for the line of battle, and armour suit pierced by various spears.
[Ref: 16568] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Utilis Armis Advocor et Gressus in Nova Castra Fero. Ov. Fast. L.111. Dir Amnumision, der haussrath der Bellonen...Wan jeder seinrs orts nach utrecht das seine thut.
Ioh: Rud: Holzhalb Fecit.
Einer Kunts und Tugend liebenden Jugend zu Zürich verehrf, von einer Militarische Gesellschaft der Pförtnern auf das Neür Jahr 1750.
Copper engraving. Plate 217 x 368mm. 8½ x 14½". Large margins. Slight foxing.
A scene in the town centre depicting the transport of military units, all in perfect order. Surrounding the main image are four images of arms positions. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16557] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Ioh: Rud: Holzhalb Fecit.
Einer Kunts und Tugend liebenden Jugend zu Zürich verehrf, von einer Militarische Gesellschaft der Pförtnern auf das Neür Jahr 1750.
Copper engraving. Plate 217 x 368mm. 8½ x 14½". Large margins. Slight foxing.
A scene in the town centre depicting the transport of military units, all in perfect order. Surrounding the main image are four images of arms positions. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16557] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Ein Stüt suladen, und die Ladungnach der Sketall=Site des Stüts suproportioniren. Borvericht. Die Stüke, welche Boll-güthaben, nach de Beschreibung, von No.1752, könen zuder stärkesten Ladund halb kugel schwessulver haben; Die Stüke aber ...Kein bulver neben sich geschüttet. Es stehen 2. Lonstabler von den Batronen zurükgebliebene heraus ziehen.
J.B. Bullinger f.
Herausgegeben von der Gesellschafft der Constablern u. Feüer=Werkern in Zürich auf das Neüe Jahr 1767.
Copper engraving. Plate 241 x 292mm. 9½ x 11½". Some paper tonting around the edges and foxing.
On top of a fortress, officers are firing five cannons as part of their training and display of competency. The fortress opposite copies this display. To the right stands a general and an officer with a drum.
[Ref: 16574] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
J.B. Bullinger f.
Herausgegeben von der Gesellschafft der Constablern u. Feüer=Werkern in Zürich auf das Neüe Jahr 1767.
Copper engraving. Plate 241 x 292mm. 9½ x 11½". Some paper tonting around the edges and foxing.
On top of a fortress, officers are firing five cannons as part of their training and display of competency. The fortress opposite copies this display. To the right stands a general and an officer with a drum.
[Ref: 16574] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
Quemque suae rapiunt - in praelia causa', Hos polluta domus, legesque in pace minedae, Hos ferro fugienda fames. Luc. Phars. Lib.11. Au'ff! fasset Tapffren Naith/die Trommelwird gerührt...das Batterland, und Bott, wird der sein Leben, Das Sclaven fessel scheüt mit frohem Mutshingeben.
Militarische gesellschafft der Pförtneren en Zürich auf das Neü Jahr 1745.
Copper engraving. Plate 247 x 286mm. 9¾ x 11¼". Watermark in paper. Large margins.
Military officers off duty, relaxing, drinking and playing games at the barracks. In the foreground, a groups of generals are involved in business with the sign-up of new and willing young officers. Surrounding the main image are four images of arms positions. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16553] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
Militarische gesellschafft der Pförtneren en Zürich auf das Neü Jahr 1745.
Copper engraving. Plate 247 x 286mm. 9¾ x 11¼". Watermark in paper. Large margins.
Military officers off duty, relaxing, drinking and playing games at the barracks. In the foreground, a groups of generals are involved in business with the sign-up of new and willing young officers. Surrounding the main image are four images of arms positions. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16553] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
IV. Neujahrblat von der Gesellschaft der Feuerwerter in Zürich auf das Jahr 1809. Nach dem Unglücklichen Ausgang der Schlacht ben Bindonissa, die wir dir, lieber Jüng=ling! in unferm lesten Blatt erzählten, gehorchte Selvetien...Den Schauplass des Krieges auch nue bon einem dieser Feldzüge in unferm Rupfer zu entwersen, gestattere der Raum nicht, une einzelne Borsälle desselben militärisch dargestellt herauszuheben, dazu liesern uns auch die umständlichsten Schriststeller lange nicht die erfor=derlichen sülfsmittel; darum wählten wir eine Gegend aus, die in dem frühern un spätern
Aquatint. Sheet 235 x 191mm. 9¼ x 7½".
A military training scene.
[Ref: 16599] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Aquatint. Sheet 235 x 191mm. 9¼ x 7½".
A military training scene.
[Ref: 16599] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Sammlung Derjenigen Final = Exercitien_ Welche von der Militarischen Gesellschaft in Zürich, theils durch sich selbst theils_mit Freywilligen zu zügern ab der Landschaft voll == führt worden.
I.R. Holzhalb delin et Sculpsit.
Herausgegeben von der Mili=tarischen Gesellschaft, auf das Neüe Jahr 1784.
Copper engraving. Plate 305 x 375mm. 12 x 14¾". Watermark in paper. Large margins.
A scene depicting the manner of attack and defense during maritime warfare on the Zürichzee, with the city of Zürich in the background. In the foreground, a colonnaded archway with two military states on either side, and naval paraphernalia in the centre: cannon, compass, armour, sword, cannonballs, spade and axe; amongst others. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16555] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
I.R. Holzhalb delin et Sculpsit.
Herausgegeben von der Mili=tarischen Gesellschaft, auf das Neüe Jahr 1784.
Copper engraving. Plate 305 x 375mm. 12 x 14¾". Watermark in paper. Large margins.
A scene depicting the manner of attack and defense during maritime warfare on the Zürichzee, with the city of Zürich in the background. In the foreground, a colonnaded archway with two military states on either side, and naval paraphernalia in the centre: cannon, compass, armour, sword, cannonballs, spade and axe; amongst others. One of the New Year’s broadsides produced by the military society of Zurich, Switzerland. This organization of elite officers founded in 1713, issued these broadsides every year from 1743 to 1797. They were produced only for the members of the Society, to provide an unusual view of how a proud army prepared for battle. From: Militärische Gesellschaft der Pförtneren, Zürich. Neujahrsblätter. Zürich, 1743-1797.
In the Newberry Library, Chicago.
[Ref: 16555] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
Der Jugend und Bissenschaft liebenden Jugend, gewiedmet von der Stadt=Bibliothet in Zürich, am Neujahrs=Tag, 1773.
J.B. Bullinger f.
Copper engraving. 178 x 165mm. 7 x 6½". Some scuffing and spotting in the margins.
A view from Zurich looking over the Zurichzee. In the foreground are two small huts with a group of people looking out onto the lake.
[Ref: 16596] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
J.B. Bullinger f.
Copper engraving. 178 x 165mm. 7 x 6½". Some scuffing and spotting in the margins.
A view from Zurich looking over the Zurichzee. In the foreground are two small huts with a group of people looking out onto the lake.
[Ref: 16596] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
Zurich. No.1.
Lith. par Hostein, figures par Bayot. Lith. de Bernard et Frey.
a Paris, publie par Vreith et Hauser, Boul.d des Italiens [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph, sheet 300 x 445mm. 11¾ x 17½".
View of Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, located at the north-western tip of Lake Zurich. From a topographical series, possibly 'Le Moyen Age pittoresque' 1837-39.
[Ref: 25941] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Lith. par Hostein, figures par Bayot. Lith. de Bernard et Frey.
a Paris, publie par Vreith et Hauser, Boul.d des Italiens [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph, sheet 300 x 445mm. 11¾ x 17½".
View of Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, located at the north-western tip of Lake Zurich. From a topographical series, possibly 'Le Moyen Age pittoresque' 1837-39.
[Ref: 25941] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Zurich.
Lith par Hostein figures par Bayot. Lith. de Benard et Frey.
[n.d.,c.1850.]
Fine coloured lithograph. Sheet 270 x 185mm (10½ x 7¼"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A view of Zurich, Switzerland, from a hill overlooking the town and lake. Men and women gather in the foreground, a woman is washing clothes in the water basin.
[Ref: 66690] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Lith par Hostein figures par Bayot. Lith. de Benard et Frey.
[n.d.,c.1850.]
Fine coloured lithograph. Sheet 270 x 185mm (10½ x 7¼"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A view of Zurich, Switzerland, from a hill overlooking the town and lake. Men and women gather in the foreground, a woman is washing clothes in the water basin.
[Ref: 66690] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Images of Brighton. Gallery of Prints. Harriet and Peter George.
John and Jill Ford.
Saint Helena Press. Richmond-Upon-Thames 1981.
Book: 4to (296 x 226mm). pp. 383. Profusely illustrated with b/w images. Cloth binding with title stamped onto spine in gilt. Complete with dust-jacket. Dust jacket worn and a little torn at the edges.
The reference guide to the images of Brighton, with illustrations.
[Ref: 59929] £90.00
John and Jill Ford.
Saint Helena Press. Richmond-Upon-Thames 1981.
Book: 4to (296 x 226mm). pp. 383. Profusely illustrated with b/w images. Cloth binding with title stamped onto spine in gilt. Complete with dust-jacket. Dust jacket worn and a little torn at the edges.
The reference guide to the images of Brighton, with illustrations.
[Ref: 59929] £90.00
Les Étoiles du Chant. Gabrielle Krauss. Adelina Patti. Christina Nilson.
[n.d. c.1870.]
4to (286 x 209mm. 11¼ x 8¼".), blue nineteenth century demi-toilé covers with gilt names on front cover and title on spine with patterning; also two facsimile letters bound inside. 22 pp. 7 b/w illustrations. Some scuffing and wearing to the covers. Time stained.
Biographical notes in French on the following three singers. [Marie] Gabrielle Krauss (1842-1906), was an Austrian soprano. She studied at the Vienna Conservatory with Marchesi. She made her debut in Berlin (1859) as Mathilde in William Tell. Adelina Patti (1843-1919) was a Spanish 19th-century opera singer. The composer Verdi described her as being perhaps the finest singer who had ever lived and a 'stupendous artist'. Christina Nilsson (1843-1921) was a Swedish operatic soprano who was considered a rival to the Victorian era's most famous diva, Adelina Patti. She became a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1869. The first letter in French over eleven lines, dated 'Paris, 1er Mai 1869' and signed 'Gabrielle Krauss', with her giving permission and recognition of the author's 'Étoiles du Chant'. Second letter in French over sixteen lines, dated 'Paris, 1er Mai 1868', and signed 'Adelina Patti', with her giving the author recognition, praise and permission to include her in hits 'Étoiles du Chant'. The author was Guy de Charnace (1825-1909), and he was a French writer, journalist, agronomist and musicologist.
[Ref: 22180] £280.00
[n.d. c.1870.]
4to (286 x 209mm. 11¼ x 8¼".), blue nineteenth century demi-toilé covers with gilt names on front cover and title on spine with patterning; also two facsimile letters bound inside. 22 pp. 7 b/w illustrations. Some scuffing and wearing to the covers. Time stained.
Biographical notes in French on the following three singers. [Marie] Gabrielle Krauss (1842-1906), was an Austrian soprano. She studied at the Vienna Conservatory with Marchesi. She made her debut in Berlin (1859) as Mathilde in William Tell. Adelina Patti (1843-1919) was a Spanish 19th-century opera singer. The composer Verdi described her as being perhaps the finest singer who had ever lived and a 'stupendous artist'. Christina Nilsson (1843-1921) was a Swedish operatic soprano who was considered a rival to the Victorian era's most famous diva, Adelina Patti. She became a member of Royal Swedish Academy of Music in 1869. The first letter in French over eleven lines, dated 'Paris, 1er Mai 1869' and signed 'Gabrielle Krauss', with her giving permission and recognition of the author's 'Étoiles du Chant'. Second letter in French over sixteen lines, dated 'Paris, 1er Mai 1868', and signed 'Adelina Patti', with her giving the author recognition, praise and permission to include her in hits 'Étoiles du Chant'. The author was Guy de Charnace (1825-1909), and he was a French writer, journalist, agronomist and musicologist.
[Ref: 22180] £280.00
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[Henry IV Part II] Bardolph. My Lord do you see these meteors? do you behold these exhalations? Henry the IV Act the II Scene the 9.
[Drawn & etched by John Hamilton Mortimer.]
Publshed May 20th, 1775 by J.Mortimer, Norfolk Street, Strand. [Watermarked 1821.]
Etching. 400 x 325mm (15¾ x 12¾"), with large margins.
Bardolph, one of the companions of the young Prince Hal, alongside Falstaff, Poins and Peto. This group is the comic relief in a grim slice of English history. From the first set of "Six Characters from Shakespeare", here as re-issued by Thomas Palser after Mortimer's death.
[Ref: 15868] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
[Drawn & etched by John Hamilton Mortimer.]
Publshed May 20th, 1775 by J.Mortimer, Norfolk Street, Strand. [Watermarked 1821.]
Etching. 400 x 325mm (15¾ x 12¾"), with large margins.
Bardolph, one of the companions of the young Prince Hal, alongside Falstaff, Poins and Peto. This group is the comic relief in a grim slice of English history. From the first set of "Six Characters from Shakespeare", here as re-issued by Thomas Palser after Mortimer's death.
[Ref: 15868] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)