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[An allegory of learning and scientific enquiry.]
[An allegory of learning and scientific enquiry.]
A. Walker Inv. Del. et Sculp.
Engrav'd for the General Magazine of Arts & Sciences for W. Owen at Temple Bar 1756.
Etching, frontispiece(?), image 170 x 105mm. 6¾ x 4¼". One small tear to upper margin.
The composition includes scholars pouring over a globe, one with a compass, also an orrery, boys with writing tablets and books in a library in the background. For Benjamin Martin's 'General magazine of arts and sciences' (W. Owen, 1755-1757). Following initial issue as monthly parts, directions were provided for binding annual volumes.
See Wellcome Library 35600/B.
[Ref: 27237]   £65.00   (£78.00 incl.VAT)
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A View of London Bridge with the Ruins of ye Temporary Bridge,
A View of London Bridge with the Ruins of ye Temporary Bridge, Drawn the Day after the Dreadfull Fire April 11th 1758 by A. Walker.
A. Walker delin et Sculp.
Publish'd according to Act of Parliament, June 28, 1758, by R. Wilkinson, 58, Cornhill. [but c.1800.]
Coloured engraving. 260 x 400mm (10¼ x 15¾"). '7' in m.s. top right.
While work to strengthen London Bridge, including the clearing of all buildings on the bridge, a fire broke out that destroyed the central drawbridge. Because the fire began on both sides of the bridge it is believed that it was arson. A temporary bridge was open to carriages less than a month later.
[Ref: 26410]   £250.00   (£300.00 incl.VAT)
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