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Raphael's Prophetic Messenger Almanack, 1862.
Raphael's Prophetic Messenger Almanack, 1862. Hieroglyphic For The (Herein the Aspect of the Heavens learn, And of the Times the Mystic Signs discern,) Eventful Year 1862.
Symbols by Raphael. Drawn by T.H. Jones.
Hand -coloured lithograph, sheet 265 x 325mm (10½ x 12¾"). Creased, torn, surface dirt.
A series of apocalyptic images; Britnannia despairs at a man pointing at a book of symbols next to her foot is a scroll 'Dissolution', next to her is a man in military dress holding a map of Italy and Sardinia standing on a scroll 'The Press', next to him the Pope cries holidng a handkerchief as a man peers up at him holding a star and crescent flag (a symbol of Islam). In the background three men have planted a tree labelled 'Monarchy,' next to a torn flag of the USA. A battle rages on in the middle of the scene and to the left 'Iron Plated' ships are being built and people wait outside a building. Published alongside the astrological periodical 'The Prophetic Messenge'r, also known as 'Raphael's Almanac', between 1827 and 1861. The purpose of the pen name Raphael was to call upon the archangel Raphael, who is commonly associated with Mercury, the gods' messenger. Several British astrologers employed it during the first part of the 1800s, and their combined use helped astrology come back into vogue.
[Ref: 62028]   £160.00   (£192.00 incl.VAT)
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Raphael's Prophetic Messenger Almanack, 1867.
Raphael's Prophetic Messenger Almanack, 1867. Hieroglyphic For The (Herein the Aspect of the Heavens learn, And of the Times the Mystic Signs discern,) Eventful Year 1867.
Symbols by Raphael. Drawn by T.H. Jones.
Hand -coloured lithograph, sheet 265 x 325mm (10½ x 12¾"). Creased, torn, surface dirt.
A series of apocalyptic images; Britnannia sits next to some cannons and a lion; to the right of her are scrolls with 'Reform' and 'Decl'(aration?); behind her the Pope drapes a black shroud over his cathedra while a man with a drawn sword holds out two keys. Across a small stream a man in military dress and Van Dyke facial hair drawns on a map of europe, a frame labelled 'Foreion' and a scroll with 'Protocols' are propped up against his desk. As small boy is at his side and four monarchs stand behind him. On the right an eagle swoops down on a set of twins, towards the middle a man purs a jug of water on top of a charging ram, above that a man shoots arrows at another ram, to the left a woman runs from a polar bear as an angel blows a horn and points towards the scene. Published alongside the astrological periodical 'The Prophetic Messenge'r, also known as 'Raphael's Almanac', between 1827 and 1861. The purpose of the pen name Raphael was to call upon the archangel Raphael, who is commonly associated with Mercury, the gods' messenger. Several British astrologers employed it during the first part of the 1800s, and their combined use helped astrology come back into vogue.
[Ref: 62029]   £130.00   (£156.00 incl.VAT)
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Raphael's Prophetic Messenger Almanack 1862. Hieroglyphic for the eventful year 1862.
Raphael's Prophetic Messenger Almanack 1862. Hieroglyphic for the eventful year 1862. Herin the Aspect of the Heavens learn / And of the times the mystic Signs discern.
Symbols by Raphael. Drawn by T.H. Jones.
Chromolithograph. Sheet 250 x 315mm (9¾ x 12½"). Splits inbinding folds.
The allegorical frontispiece to 'Raphael's Prophetic Messenger Almanack', with an astrologer reading symbols in an arcane book. Britannia broods over a scroll marked 'Dissolution'. Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of Italy, stands on another marked 'The Press'. In the background the American Civil War rages, with a ragged Stars and Stripes (stars arranged as a circle of nine, with a tenth at the centre).
See BM 1902,1011.9731 for one from the series dated 1863.
[Ref: 56725]   £180.00   (£216.00 incl.VAT)
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Now My Dear Fanny. [&] Go Along Bob.
Now My Dear Fanny. [&] Go Along Bob.
Engraved by H. Pyall, from an Original Picture by S.J.E. Jones.
London, Pub. by S. Knight, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill 1827.
Pair of proof colour printed aquatints. Sheet: 250 x 265mm (9¾ x 10½"). Trimmed within plate.
A pair of scenes, one showing a boy galloping along and the second shows a girl riding side saddle.
[Ref: 47862]   £320.00  
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[The Royal Exchange.]
[The Royal Exchange.]
Sydney R. Jones.
[n.d., 1927.]
Drypoint etching, signed in pencil by the artist. 270 x 330mm (10¾ x 13").
View of the Royal Exchange's west front, with bustling street scene outside, including traffic and pedestrians. Sydney Robert Fleming Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views; he also wrote several books on the English countryside and provided illustrations for several publications including The Times, Illustrated London News and The Studio.
[Ref: 54634]   £320.00  
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[The Royal Exchange.]
[The Royal Exchange.]
Sydney R. Jones.
[n.d., 1927.]
Drypoint etching, signed in pencil by the artist. 270 x 330mm (10¾ x 13").
View of the Royal Exchange's west front, with bustling street scene outside, including traffic and pedestrians. Sydney Robert Fleming Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views; he also wrote several books on the English countryside and provided illustrations for several publications including The Times, Illustrated London News and The Studio.
[Ref: 62482]   £280.00   (£336.00 incl.VAT)
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[The Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond Hill.]
[The Royal Star and Garter Home, Richmond Hill.]
Sydney R. Jones [signed in plate and in pencil.]
[n.d., c.1930.]
Etching, signed by the artist. 235 x 385mm (9¼ x 15¼"). Unexamined out of frame.
A view looking up at the Royal Star and Garter Home from the Twickenham riverside, before the towpath was built up. Sir Edwin Cooper's home for injured servicemen was opened in 1924 and closed for conversion to flats in 2013.
[Ref: 50329]   £240.00   (£288.00 incl.VAT)
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A Woman Sadne.
A Woman Sadne.
Susana Jones inv.t.
[n.d., c.1790.]
Stipple, printed in sepia. 120 x 90mm (5¾ x 3½"), with large margins.
A woman in a wide-brimmed hat looking skyward. As we have been unable to trace this print it is likely to have been an amateur production.
[Ref: 58219]   £95.00   (£114.00 incl.VAT)
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Sir Kenneth and the Sultan Saladin.
Sir Kenneth and the Sultan Saladin. Vide Tales of the Crusaders.
S.J.E. Jones, Pinxit. H. Pyalll, Sculpt.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Very rare hand coloured aquatint with etching on J. Whatman watermarked paper, sheet 255 x 355mm. 10 x 14". Trimmed into plate, colour strong.
Two characters from 'Tales of the Crusaders. [Containing The Betrothed and The Talisman]' by Sir Walter Scott; the Scottish knight Kenneth, based on David Earl of Huntingdon, who did in fact return from the third Crusade in 1190, and Saladin (c.1138 - 1193), historical figure who led the Islamic opposition to the Franks and other European Crusaders in the Levant. The two face each other on horseback, Saladin firing arrows from his bow as he rides towards the armoured and helmeted Sir Kenneth, who has a lance and shield.
[Ref: 15417]   £190.00   (£228.00 incl.VAT)
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[St James's Palace.]
[St James's Palace.]
Sydney R. Jones [signed in plate and in pencil.]
[1928.]
Drypoint etching, signed by the artist in pencil. 245 x 310mm (9¾ x 12¼"), with very large margins
A view of the North Gate of St. James's Palace from St James's Street. Sydney Robert Jones (1881 - 1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views, he also wrote several books on the English countryside. Studied at the Birmingham School of Fine Art.
[Ref: 57542]   £320.00  
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Stabling.
Stabling.
Painted by S.S. Jones. Engraved by G. Hunt.
London Published by Charles Sweet, Looking-Glass & Picture Frame Maker, 117, Chancery Lane, opposite Serjeants Inn, Aug.t 12th, 1828.
Aquatint. 420 x 495mm (16½ x 19½"). Small tear within plate, in unprinted area at top, wear to margins.
A stable yard with a groom attending to a grey horse.
Hickman: p.297, artist possibly S.J.E. Jones.
[Ref: 44280]   £220.00   (£264.00 incl.VAT)
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[Staple Inn, Holborn.]
[Staple Inn, Holborn.]
Sydney R. Jones.
[1926.]
Drypoint etching, signed by the artist in pencil. 310 x 125mm (12¼ x 5"), with large margins.
Staple Inn, on the south side of High Holborn, is the London office of the Institute of Actuaries and is the last surviving Inn of Chancery. Sydney Robert Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views, he also wrote several books on the English countryside. Studied at the Birmingham School of Fine Art.
[Ref: 57991]   £190.00   (£228.00 incl.VAT)
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[Trafalgar Square.]
[Trafalgar Square.]
Sydney R. Jones.
[n.d. c.1928.]
Drypoint etching, signed by the artist in pencil. 350 x 220mm (13¾ x 8¾") with large margins.
A view of Trafalgar Square, showing the National Gallery, the King George IV Statue, one lion at the base of Nelson's column, St Martin-in-the-Fields and the statue of Henry Havelock. Sydney Robert Fleming Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views; he also wrote several books on the English countryside and provided illustrations for several publications including The Times, Illustrated London News and The Studio.
[Ref: 55003]   £320.00  
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[Vespertina Quies.]
[Vespertina Quies.]
[Etched by Émile Boilvin after Edward Burne-Jones]
Copyright 1897 by Mess.rs Arthur Tooth & Son, Publishers, 5 & 6 Haymarket, London, 295. Fifth Avenue New York, & Mess.rs Stiefbold & Co Berlin, Printed by Mess.rs A. Salmon & Ardail, Paris.
Etching on vellum, signed by Boilvin in pencil. Limited edition of 275 signed proofs. Printed area 395 x 255mm (15½ x 10"), with very large margins. Ink stamp in image corner bottom left.
'Evening Quiet': a woman leans against a balustrade, pensively playing with a ring on her finger, a pose reminiscent of Italian Renaissance portraits. We believe this is a pre publication proof as it does not have the Printsellers' Stamp. It comes from a collection of Solvin proofs (Paris) The model for the oil (pained 1893 and now in the Tate, N05176) is belived to be Elizabeth Keene.
[Ref: 59622]   £1,500.00  
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James Ward. Aged 26 yrs. weighs about 12 Stone ¾. Stands 5 feet 9 inches & ½.
James Ward. Aged 26 yrs. weighs about 12 Stone ¾. Stands 5 feet 9 inches & ½.
Drawn & etched by J. Jones.
London Pub.d April 10th 1827 by S.W. Fores 41 Piccadilly [but later].
Coloured etching. 410 x 275mm (16 x 10¾"), large margins. Repaired tear lower left.
A boxer in the ring, fists raised.
[Ref: 57978]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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Battle of Waterloo.
Battle of Waterloo. Bonaparte in his Retreat, Passing La Belle Alliance, After having witnessed the flight of his Imperial Guard, and the British in pursuit from the opposite height.
Drawn by Capt.n Geo. Jones, & Engraved by Mr S. Mitan for Kelly's Battle of Waterloo.
London, Pub. by Thomas Kelly, No. 53 Paternoster Row, March 15, 1817.
Engraving. Sheet 210 x 275mm (8¼ x 10¾"). Trimmed.
Napoleon galloping his horse, gesturing behind. From Christopher Kelly's 'The Memorable Battle of Waterloo'.
[Ref: 55840]   £50.00   (£60.00 incl.VAT)
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Illustration to the Battles of Quatre-Bras, Ligny, and Waterloo,
Illustration to the Battles of Quatre-Bras, Ligny, and Waterloo, with Circumstancial Details. By a Near Observer. And the Various Communication of Important Particulars from Staff and Regimental Officers, in a Series of Thirty-Four Etchings, comprehending General Views of the British Positions, Regimental and Individual Acts of Heroism, Gallantry, and Incident.
Drawn from the Most Correct Information, by Capt. George Jones, and Engraved by S.Mitan, &c.
London: Sold by John Booth Duke Street, Portland Place; T.Egerton, Military Library, Whitehall; and J.Fairburn, Edinburgh. 1817.
Quarto, disbound, titlepage and 34 numbered engraved plates, complete. Some wear to edges.
The text to the plates was offered for sale separately.
[Ref: 7311]   £950.00  
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Battle of Waterloo.
Battle of Waterloo. Bonaparte in his Retreat, Passing La Belle Alliance, After having witnessed the flight of his Imperial Guard, and the British in pursuit from the opposite height.
Drawn by Capt.n Geo. Jones, & Engraved by Mr S. Mitan for Kelly's Battle of Waterloo.
London, Pub. by Thomas Kelly, No. 53 Paternoster Row, March 15, 1817.
Engraving. Sheet 195 x 240mm (7¾ x 9¾"). Trimmed and mounted on album paper.
Napoleon galloping his horse, gesturing behind. From Christopher Kelly's 'The Memorable Battle of Waterloo'.
[Ref: 37126]   £75.00   (£90.00 incl.VAT)
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[George IV & Wellington] Great Connoiseurs examining a celebrated Cabinet Picture.
[George IV & Wellington] Great Connoiseurs examining a celebrated Cabinet Picture.
T.H.J. [Thomas Howell Jones] fec.t.
London Pub.d 1830, by S.W. Fores, 41 Picadilly.
Coloured etching. Sheet 235 x 330mm (9¼ x 13"). Trimmed within plate. Time stained.
George IV, Lady Conyngham and the Duke of Cumberland examine a new portrait of the Duke of Wellington, expressing negative views of the increasingly unpopular Prime Minister.
BM Satires 16048.
[Ref: 61130]   £280.00   (£336.00 incl.VAT)
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[Wellington]. The Man Wot's Been Made Foreman to the British!!!
[Wellington]. The Man Wot's Been Made Foreman to the British!!! NB. He is perfectly Fire-proof - having been engaged in Hot work all his life.
T.J. [Thomas Howell Jones] fec.t.
London. Pub. 1829 by S. W. Fores. 41. Piccadilly.
Coloured etching. Framed, sight size 340 x 240mm (13½ x 9½"). Framed over platemark, unexamined out of frame.
A caricature of the Prime Minister, the Duke of Wellington, in the uniform of a fireman of a London fire insurance company, leaning on an axe. He says 'Mind what I say—I'm the Man wot Can do the Trick—There's no mistake about me!!!'
[Ref: 61166]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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Welsh Costumes.
Welsh Costumes. [Marked under each figure:] Cottager. Farmer's Wife. Labourer's Wife. Farmer's Daughter. Markey Boy. Cottager's Daughter.
H. Jones, Del. J.H. Lynch, lith. Day & Son Lith.rs to The Queen.
Published by T. Catherall, Eastgate Row, Chester. July 1st. 1851.
Lithograph, sheet 270 x 335mm (10½ x 13").
Traditional Welsh Costume of the 19th century.
[Ref: 61493]   £190.00   (£228.00 incl.VAT)
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[Whitehall.]
[Whitehall.]
Sydney R. Jones [signed in plate and in pencil.]
[1928.]
Drypoint etching, signed by the artist. 250 x 225mm (9¾ x 9"). Framed. Unexamined out of frame.
A view looking down Whitehall, Westminster, from Trafalgar Square, the Elizabeth Tower (home of Big Ben) and the Central Tower in the background. Sydney Robert Fleming Jones (1881-1961) was a notable watercolourist and etcher, particularly of architectural views; he also wrote several books on the English countryside and provided illustrations for several publications including The Times, Illustrated London News and The Studio.
[Ref: 54628]   £320.00  
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The Mortar Battery at Woolwich.
The Mortar Battery at Woolwich.
T. Jones, del.t. C. Hunt, sculp.t.
London, Published September 13th. 1847, by Ackermann & Co. 96, Strand.
Rare aquatint, printed in colours and hand finished. Sheet 420 x 580mm (16½ x 22¾"). Trimmed within plate, repaired tears, wormholes.
The Royal Artillery demonstrating live fire of their mortars, watched by a large audience.
Hickman p.209.
[Ref: 53898]   £240.00   (£288.00 incl.VAT)
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