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Thomas Dick, L.L.D.
Thomas Dick, L.L.D. Author Of "The Christian Philosopher" &c.&c.
Engraved by H. Cook.
[n.d., c.1845.]
Slight scratching to engraver's name.
Reverend Thomas Dick (1774 - 1857) was a Scottish church minister, science teacher and writer, known for his works on astronomy and practical philosophy, combining science and Christianity. Scientific instruments are on the desk behind.
Wellcome: 807.
[Ref: 9898]   £70.00   (£84.00 incl.VAT)
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John Gale alias Dumb Jack.
John Gale alias Dumb Jack.
[H. Cook.]
[n.d. c.1819.]

John Gale, a deaf and dumb character living in London during the 1690s.
[Ref: 15307]   £90.00   (£108.00 incl.VAT)
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John Gay.
John Gay.
Engraved by H.R. Cook, from the original Picture painted by Richardson about the Year 1730, now in the Publisher's possession.
Published May 1.st 1812, by M. Forrest, No.109 Portland Str. Cavendish Square.

Portrait of John Gay (1685-1732), the English poet and dramatist; author of 'The Beggar's Opera' (1728), as seen on the scroll in his hand.
[Ref: 34578]   £60.00   (£72.00 incl.VAT)
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Sir T.M. Hardy. Knt.
Sir T.M. Hardy. Knt.
Engrav'd for the Universal Magazine, by H.R. Cook.
Publish'd Octr. 1.1806, by H.D. Symonds.
Some spotting, staining and offsetting.
Portrait of Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Masterman Hardy, 1st Bt (1769-1839); profile in an oval. He served as flag captain to Admiral Lord Nelson, and commanded HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. The dying Nelson's famous remark of "Kiss me, Hardy" was directed at him. Hardy went on to reach the apex of the naval service, becoming First Naval Lord at the Admiralty in November 1830 and reaching the rank of Vice-Admiral of the Blue in January 1837. From a periodical.
[Ref: 27209]   £120.00   (£144.00 incl.VAT)
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John Harriott. aged 70, June 25th. 1815. Projector, and Resident Magistrate of the Thames Police.
John Harriott. aged 70, June 25th. 1815. Projector, and Resident Magistrate of the Thames Police.
Herve pinxt. Henry Cook, sculp.t
[n.d. c.1815.]

John Harriott (1745-1817) Projector of the London Thames Police. Influential in the founding of the river Police to protect the trade on the Thames. An interesting man who had seen action and survived a shipwreck before he was 25 years old. He attempted to improve his lot in India and America and while having not trained as a lawyer became a Magistrate.
NPG: D8207.
[Ref: 17861]   £65.00   (£78.00 incl.VAT)
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The Jew's Daughter of Pergamus.
The Jew's Daughter of Pergamus.
J. Brown. H. Cook.
Fisher, Son & Co. [n.d. c.1840.]

The daughter of one of the kings of Pergamum, the ancient Greek city in modern-day Turkey.
[Ref: 22636]   £50.00   (£60.00 incl.VAT)
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E. Knight Box.
E. Knight Box. Proof.
W. Foster pinx. H.R. Cook S.t
[n.d. c.1825.]

Edward Knight (1774-1826), actor. Autographed proof of the print used as admission to the Box at the benefit for him.
[Ref: 20949]   £65.00   (£78.00 incl.VAT)
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The Battle of Marengo.
The Battle of Marengo.
J. Christal del. H. Cook sc.
London, Pub. Aug.19-1815, by Rich.d Evans, White row, Spitalfields.

The Battle of Marengo, fought on 14 June 1800, saw a decisive French victory over the Austrians. Napoleon seen here on his horse leading the surprise attack near the end of the day, driving the Austrians out of Italy, and enhancing his political position in Paris as First Consul of France.
[Ref: 34697]   £65.00   (£78.00 incl.VAT)
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Sir William Ouseley.
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.
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)
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Rev.d Ja.s Read.
Rev.d Ja.s Read. Missionary to Africa.
Painted by Morris. Engraved by H. Cook.
[n.d. c.1820.]

James Read (1777-1852), the missionary in Cape Colony and political activist. In November 1798 he set sail for the South Seas under the aegis of the London Missionary Society. His ship was captured and he managed to return to London before setting sail again and arriving in Cape Town in 1800.
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Thomas M. Russell Esq.r. Vice Admiral of the Blue Squadron.
Thomas M. Russell Esq.r. Vice Admiral of the Blue Squadron.
C.G. Stuart pinx.t. H.R. Cook sculp.t.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Trimmed inside plate.
At the end of the American War of Indendence, Russell's command of the HUSSAR (20 guns) enabled him to capture the French frigate SIBYLLE (38 guns).
Not in Parker.
[Ref: 5776]   £60.00   (£72.00 incl.VAT)
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The Bride. And no, in spotless garb arrayed, was never seen a fairer maid.
The Bride. And no, in spotless garb arrayed, was never seen a fairer maid. Vide, Belle of a Season, p.91.
A.E. Chalon, R.A. H. Cook.
A. Fullarton & Comp.y [n.d. c.1839.]

A young woman in bridal dress, holding hands with her admiring father, looking at her mother seated in the right foreground with back to the viewer. Illustration to Lady Blessington's "The Belle of the Season".
[Ref: 19942]   £45.00   (£54.00 incl.VAT)
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T'Gevoel. 5.
T'Gevoel. 5.
G. Honthorst pinxit. H.R. Sculpsit.
Gedruckt t'Amsterdam by Clement de Longhe. [n.d. c.1700.]
Trimmed. Tear in top right corner, where it is pulling away from the board. Glued down to board in right-hand corners.
"Touch" one of the five senses is represented by a startled lady fishing by the river's edge, as man leans across in front to untangle her bodice.
[Ref: 16418]   £450.00  
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Mr. Vining as Octavian.  Roque.__Do you not know these features.  Octavian.__No, Nature has stubber'd them in haste. Moutaineers.
Mr. Vining as Octavian. Roque.__Do you not know these features. Octavian.__No, Nature has stubber'd them in haste. Moutaineers.
R.Jean pinxt. H.R.Cook, sculp.
Published Jany,20th.1814, by John King, County Press, Ipswich.
Stipple engraving. Plate 243 x 172mm.
George James Vining (1824-1875), performing in George Colman's play, 'The Mountaineers'.
[Ref: 3438]   £45.00   (£54.00 incl.VAT)
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James Hawkins Whitshed Esq.r Vice Admiral of the Red Squadron_
James Hawkins Whitshed Esq.r Vice Admiral of the Red Squadron_
J. Northcote pinx.t H.R. Cook sculp.
Published Nov.r 30 1809, by J. Gold, 103, Show Lane, Fleet Street.

Sir James Hawkins Whitshed (1762-1849) was Admiral of the Fleet, of the British Royal Navy. He served during the American Revolutionary War and the French Revolutionary Wars. In 1803 he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and four years later he went on to be Commander-in-Chief at Cork. In 1821 he was appointed Commander-in-Chief, Portsmouth.
Ex Norman Blackburn Collection.
[Ref: 18677]   £45.00   (£54.00 incl.VAT)
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Sir David Wilkie, R.A.
Sir David Wilkie, R.A.
Painted by Sir W.Beechey, R.A. Engraved by H.Robinson.
[n.d. c.1830]
Engraving. Sheet 168 x 127mm. Letter 201 x 126.
Accompanying letter written by Wilkie and signed 1830.
[Ref: 587]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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