Grosvenor Prints

Vicissitudes des Saisons Signes du Zodiaque. Pl. IX.
[After John Emslie] Depose. Kiessling & Comp a Bruxelles.
Librairie de W. Nitzsche a Hall, Wurttemburg. [n.d., c.1862].
Hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Some creasing at corners.
Diagram depicting the science of the seasons and zodiac signs with explanatory text. One of twelve from the French version of the Astronomischer Bilder Atlas 'Astronomie Populare en Tableaux Tansparents', from Wilhelm Nitzschke, 1862.
For English version see Ref: 56886
[Ref: 56893] £360.00

The Theory of the Seasons And Signs of the Zodiac.
[Drawn & Engraved by John Emslie]
London: J. Reynolds, 174, Strand. [n.d., c.1850]
Fine hand coloured engraving, sheet 230 x 285mm (9 x 11¼"). Ink stamp on the back 'St Thomas's Schools Mount Vernon.'
One of a set of 12 hand-tinted astronomical prints with explanatory text from the series 'Astronomical Diagrams'. Several of the images were drawn and engraved by John Emslie, who also collaborated with Reynolds on the set of diagrams, 'Popular Diagrams of Natural Philosophy'. Diagram depicting the science of the seasons and zodiac signs with explanatory text.
[Ref: 56888] £360.00

Zodiacal Light.
[London: David Bogue, c. 1845.]
Coloured lithograph on card. Sheet 150 x 190mm (6 x 7½"). Edges clipped at corners.
An illustation of Zodiacal Light, or false dawn, caused by sunlight scattered by interplanetary dust, over the ruins of classical temples. Plate 97 of 'The Beauty of the Heavens: a pictorial display of the astronomical phenomena of the universe' by Charles F Blunt.
[Ref: 56795] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)

[Jan Pieterszoon Zomer] Dit's Vader Zomer, die den lof der Konst verbreyd...
A: Boone pinx: 1715.
N: Verkolje fec: et Exc: 1717.
Mezzotint, 18th century watermark. 325 x 250mm (12¾ x 9¾"). Trimmed within plate, paper tab over image top right, creasing.
A half-length portrait in oval of Dutch print dealer and collector Jan Pieterszoon Zomer (1641-1724), seated before books, holding a print (although in this 2nd state the print is blank). His print collection numbered over 30,000, including many Rembrandt etchings.
Ex Collection of the Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd.
[Ref: 65777] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

Fellows, of the Zoological Society.
Geo.Cruikshank.
[n.d., c.1850.]
Etching. Sheet 155 x 100mm (6 x 4"). Trimmed and backed onto album paper.
A satirical scene depicting various animals, dress in suits and wearing hats. The animals resemble humans, and are stood talking as though a part of the society.
[Ref: 66856] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

Le Zouave Saxon aux avant =postes dans les environs d'Alger.
Nach der Nat: gem van Ferd. Schiertzsen. Lith: v. gedr. von Louis Lollner in Dresden.
[n.d. c.1840.]
Lithograph. 336 x 209mm. 13¼ x 8¼".
Zouave was the name used for infantry regiments in the French Army, serving in French North Africa, primarily made up of Algerian recruits. They were characterised by colourful uniforms and precision drilling.
[Ref: 16095] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

From an Original Picture of Zuccarelli's
Zuccarelli Pinx.t. Pouncey sculp.t
London, Pub.d Dec.r 31 1777 by V.M. Picot N. 471 Strand
Engraving, plate 330 x 375mm (13¼ x 14½"). Very large margins; Good impression.
Landscape with a young farmer milking a cow, after the Italian painter Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-88), who spent much of the 1750s and 1760s in England (he was a founder member of the Royal Academy). Woman and child possibly asking for charity or money.
[Ref: 38621] £290.00 (£348.00 incl.VAT)

Piccola preda il desio nostro appaga
Zucarelli Pinx. in Domo J. Smith
appo Wagner in Merzeria Ven.a C.P.E.S.
Rare engraving, sheet 350 x 460mm (13¾ x 18"). Trimmed inside platemark. Slight foxing.
Rural landscape with fishermen by a stream and cattle led along a path to the left. Engraved after the Italian landscape painter Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-88), who spent much of the 1750s and 1760s in England (he was a founder member of the Royal Academy). This print was made from a picture in the collection of Joseph Smith., English collector, patron and British Consul in Venice who commissioned several works from Zuccarelli.
[Ref: 38608] £350.00

Engraved from an Original Picture of F. Zuccarelli In the Possession of W.m Herring Esq.r
F. Zuccarelli Pinx.t. F. Vivares Sculp
Publish'd by F. Vivares 15th January 1756
Engraving, platemark 405 x 500mm (16 x 19¾"). Creased. Large margins.
Landscape after the Italian painter Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-88), who spent much of the 1750s and 1760s in England (he was a founder member of the Royal Academy). Engraved by Francis Vivares (1709-80), widely considered to be the best engraver of Claude Lorrain's landscapes. His engraving of paintings by Zuccarelli may have resulted from his acquaintance with the artist's Venetian publisher Joseph Wagner.
[Ref: 38613] £270.00 (£324.00 incl.VAT)

Da cibo il prato al gregge, e l'amo a noi. C.5.
Zucarelli Pinx in Domo I. Schmid.
Appo Wagner in Merzeria Venezia C.P.E.S.
Engraving, 18th century watermark. 360 x 460mm (14¼ x 18¼"), large margins. Creases.
An Italianate pastoral scene, with a shepherd at the side of a river, with women and a child The title translates as ''The meadow gives food to the flock and love to us''.
[Ref: 67910] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)

[Zuccarelli Landscape.] Engraved from an Original Picture of F. Zuccarelli, in the Possession of Frederick Frankland Esq.r. No 16
F. Zuccarelli Pinx.t. F. Vivares Sculp.
Published by F. Vivares. 15th January 1756.
Fine engraving. Platemark: 400 x 500mm (15¾ x 19¾"). Very large margins. Repaired tear at top centre.
A decorative landscape scene with a woman holding a child talking to a man lying beside the road which leads upwards towards a farm in the centre. At the right is a stream with two men fishing with nets. After founding member of the Royal Academy, Francesco Zuccarelli (1702 - 1788).
[Ref: 37810] £360.00

Engraved from an Original Picture of F. Zuccarelli In the Possession of W.m Herring Esq.r
F. Zuccarelli pinx.t F. Vivares Sculp
Publish'd by F. Vivares 15th January 1756
Fine copper engraving with very large margins on 3 sides, platemark 400 x 500mm (15¾ x 19¾").
Landscape with two figures and dog resting on right, horseman driving cows and goat on left, and Italianate buildings in background. The British Museum have an impression numbered '15' lower left (absent here). The Italian landscape painter Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-88) spent much of the 1750s and 1760s in England (he was a founder member of the Royal Academy). This engraving from one of his paintings is by Francis Vivares (1709-1780), one of the foremost landscape engravers of his time.
[Ref: 28337] £420.00

[Italian landscape.] Engraved from an Original Picture of F: Zuccarelli, In the Possession of W:m Herring Esq.r.
F. Zuccarelli Pinx.t. F. Vivares Sculp.
Publish'd by F. Vivares 7th August 1753.
Etching. 410 x 500mm (16 x 19¾"), with very large margins. Rubbing in margins.
An Italianate landscape with an itinerant woman and child begging. A state with 'No.10' added bottom left.
[Ref: 68400] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[Zuccarelli Landscape.] Engraved from an Original Picture of F. Zuccarelli, in the Possession of William Herring Esq.r.
F. Zuccarelli Pinx.t. F. Vivares Sculp.
Published by F. Vivares. 7th August 1753.
Fine engraving. Platemark: 400 x 495mm (15¾ x 19¼"). Very large margins. Slight repaired tear top centre.
A landscape with a woman sitting at the side of a path, a child leaning against her shoulder. She has a basket attached to a stick beside her, holding out one hand towards a lady on horseback who pauses to listen to another woman, holding out both hands. In the middle gound, a man is driving cattle towards a town at the top of the hill in the background. After founding member of the Royal Academy, Francesco Zuccarelli (1702 - 1788).
[Ref: 37811] £360.00

[Zuccarelli Landscape.] Engraved from an Original Picture of F. Zuccarelli, In the Possession of William Herring Esq.r. No 11
F. Zuccarelli Pinx.t. F. Vivares Sculp.
Published by F. Vivares. 7th August 1753.
Fine engraving. Platemark: 400 x 495mm (15¾ x 19¼"). Very large margins.
A landscape with a woman lying asleep at the edge of a stream, her head on her basket, with one arm around her gourd and staff, which trails in the water. Two children are beside her, one reaching out with a stick to tickle her face. A woman stands next to them, with a basket, staff and a dog, pointing towards the town in the distance on the left, while a man driving cattle along the bank behind them turns to look at the travellers. After founding member of the Royal Academy, Francesco Zuccarelli (1702 - 1788).
[Ref: 37812] £360.00

[Engraved after the Original Picture in the Possession of James Connell Esq.r to whom this Plate is inscribed by W. Byrne]
Painted by F. Zuccarelli. Engraved by Will.m Byrne. The Figures by F. Bartolozzi
Published as the Act directs Jan 27th 1775 by Wm. Byrne No. 69 Wells Street Oxford Street London
Fine engraving proof impression, platemark 435 x 520mm (17 x 20½"). Large margins. Foxed & staining.
The Tempest: landscape with approaching storm, shepherd hurrying his flock and a woman reaching to help up another woman. Originally published as one of a pair (with The Calm) after the Italian landscape painter Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-88), who spent much of the 1750s and 1760s in England (he was a founder member of the Royal Academy). Like many engravings of the period, this was a collaboration between two printmakers: one specialising in landscape (William Byrne) and another specialising in figure engraving (Francesco Bartolozzi).
De Vesme 2473
[Ref: 38611] £320.00

Happy Villagers
F. Zucarelli Pinx. J. Mason sculp.t
Published by R. Pollard Printseller, Spa Fields, London.
Fine engraving, platemark 410 x 510mm (16 x 20"). Large margins, tears inside platemark top edge.
Rural landscape near river, engraved after the Italian landscape painter Francesco Zuccarelli (1702-88), who spent much of the 1750s and 1760s in England (he was a founder member of the Royal Academy).
[Ref: 38609] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)

[The Marriage of Orazio Farnese and Diane of Valois.] Henricus II Valesius Galliarum Rex [...]
G.C. de Prenner del. E. Coll'Acqua forte incise Roma MDCCXLVII
Etching with very large margins, uncut, platemark 260 x 295mm (10¼ x 11½"). Fine impression.
Diane of Valois on the left, with her family (including Catherine de' Medici) behind her; Henry II is in the centre with Orazio on the right with members of his family (including cardinal Alessandro Farnese) behind him. Plate from a series reproducing frescoes by the Zuccaro family in the Palazzo Caprarola near Rome. The first series, from which this plate is taken, shows the frescoes of the Sala dei Fasti, which celebrate the power of the Farnese family.
[Ref: 35238] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

Zug. No.26.
Lith. par Cuvillier, Fig. par Bayot. Chapuy del.
Paris, chez Vreith et Hauser, Boul.d des Italiens, 11 [n.d., c.1840].
Lithograph, sheet 310 x 445mm. 12¼ x 17½".
View of Zug (French: Zoug, Italian: Zugo), a German-speaking city in Switzerland. The name ‘Zug’ originates from fishing vocabulary; in the Middle Ages it referred to the right to ‘pull up’ fishing nets and hence to the right to fish. With publisher's blindstamp 'V&H' to lower margin. From a topographical series, possibly 'Le Moyen Age pittoresque' 1837-39.
[Ref: 25939] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)

Characters from Lord Byron. Zuleika. - The Bride of Abydos.
[?Signed by the artist in plate.]
London: Published by Engelmann, Graf, Coindet & Co. 14, Newman Street, 1829.
Lithograph, sheet 270 x 220mm. 10½ x 8¾".
The Bride of Abydos is a poem written by George Gordon Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788 - 1824) in 1813. One of his earlier works, The Bride of Abydos is considered to be one of his “Heroic Poems”, along with The Giaour, Lara, The Siege of Corinth, The Corsair, and Parisina. Four line quotation below title. From an edition of the works of Lord Byron?
[Ref: 22762] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

[Joesph and Zuleika.] Quomodo possum hoc malum facere, et peccare in Deum meum? Gen: c.39.9
Carolus Cignanus pinx. Iac. Frei Sc.
[n.d., c.1720]
Fine copper engraving, 470 x 330mm (18½ x 13") to platemark. Crease through centre slightly visible, large margins.
Potiphar's wife Zuleika embracing Joseph, who attempts to escape.
[Ref: 19717] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

Zuleika offrant une rose a Sélim. Sélim, blesse par la langage ironique de Giaffir, roule dans son esprit des projets de vengeance; il ne voit ni n’entend la charamante Zuleika qui lui présente une rose de lui adressant de douces paroles d’amour. Zuleika ofrece una Rosa á Selim. Selim, ofendido de las palabras ironicas Giaffir, revuelve en su imaginacion proyectos de venganza; no vé ni oye á la linda Zuleika que le ofrece una rosa, dirigiendole dulces palabras de amor.
Paris, L. Turgis & Fils, Edit. Imp. r. des Ecoles, 60. New-York, Barclay St. 39. [n.d.c.1830.]
Lithograph. 450 x 630mm (17¾ x 24¾").
Zuleika offers a rose to Selim. Relating to 'The Bride of Abydos', the poem of 1813 by Lord Byron.
[Ref: 31264] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

[Gudu's Kraal at the Turgala. Women making Beer.]
[George French Angas del. et lithog.]
[London: Published by J. Hogarth, 5 Haymarket, 1849.]
Tinted lithograph, proof before title? Printed area 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"). Faint mount burn.
Zulu women making beer in a village of domed grass huts, published in Angas's 'The Kafirs Illustrated'. The title and inscriptions given here are taken from Abbey's listing.
Abbey Travel: 339.27
[Ref: 30152] £360.00

[Zulu Hunting Dance Near the Engooi Mountians.]
[George French Angas del. et lithog.]
[London: Published by J. Hogarth, 5 Haymarket, 1849.]
Tinted lithograph, proof before title? Printed area 250 x 350mm (9¾ x 13¾"). Faint mount burn.
Zulu warriors preparing for the hunt, carrying shields and waving knobkierries, published in Angas's 'The Kafirs Illustrated'. The title and inscriptions given here are taken from Abbey's listing.
Abbey Travel: 339.
[Ref: 30151] £390.00

[Utimuni Nephew of Chaka.]
[George French Angas del. et lithog.]
[London: Published by J. Hogarth, 5 Haymarket, 1849.]
Tinted lithograph, proof before title? Printed area 390 x 295mm (15¼ x 11½"). Faint mount burn.
The most striking portrait of a Zulu warrior, published in Angas's 'The Kafirs Illustrated'. A nephew of the legendary Zulu king Shaka, he commanded a regiment during the Ndwandwe-Zulu War (1817-9). Abbey writes 'Title on plate surface', which is not the case here. The title and inscriptions given here are taken from Abbey's listing.
Abbey Travel: 339.
[Ref: 30150] £450.00

Zumalacarregui. Vainqueur de Sarsfield, Sola, Guesada, Rodel, Mina & Valdes [facsimile signature].
Dessine d'apres nature par un Officier de sa Cavalerie. Lith. By W. Clerk, 202 High Holborn.
[n.d. c.1830].
Rare lithograph on india paper. 200 x 150mm (8 x 6") very large margins. Some surface dirt. Some small tears in margins.
Tomas de Zumalacarregui [1788 - 1835]. Spanish Carlist general. A professional soldier, he fought against the French in the Peninsular War (1808-14) and supported the absolutist cause during the disturbances of 1820-23. When King Ferdinand VII died (1833), Zumalacárregui supported the claim of Ferdinand's brother Don Carlos to the throne. He was undefeated until his death in the siege of Bilbao in 1835.
[Ref: 53663] £90.00 (£108.00 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)

Schlacht bend Ehrlibach den 6. Weinmouat A.o 1445. Der Felder reiche Frücht ist glück unter-Dach, Man freüt eürer Traüben...Sicht keinen Nachbaur an, Schohut keines Freündes Sand: Ber nicht ein Schiff erreicht, müss in die Tieffe sincken, Und statt verhofften Rosts süfode Baker trincken.
Eurer Kunst-und Tugend = lievenden Jugend verehrt von der Gesellschafft der Constablern und. Feüer-Werrkern im Zeüghause Zürich auf das Neüe Jahr 1746.
Copper engraving. Plate 236 x 298mm. 9¼ x 11¾".
The Old Zürich War 1440-46, was a conflict between the canton of Zürich and the other seven cantons of the Old Swiss Confederacy over the succession to the Count of Toggenburg. A battle seen on the edge of a lake. Infantry arrive from all all corners on horseback, on foot and on small boats arriving at the shoreline.
[Ref: 16572] £220.00 (£264.00 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)

Munita expuonat loca sic Mavorita proles, Schau wie die Vestung sich ergiebet, Wen Mars da siene Künst aüsüebet. Wosan! Die Contrescarp samtallen auflern Werten Ist nun in unseren Swalt Solfdises uns nit stärten!...Dem rechten kriedesfürst! der findt im Tod auch gnad: Herz wurke dis in uns / und wender sünd und Schad!
Joh. Melchior Füesslinus fecit.
Gesellschaft zur Constaflern und Feürwerkern im Zeughause zu Zürich Anno 1714.
Copper engraving. Plate 230 x 310mm. 9 x 12¼". Some staining along lower edge and into title area.
A scene of an engagement depicting tactics and fortification weaknesses. The manner of attack is portrayed through the uses of the cannon in various areas of the fortress - as seen in the four images surrounding the main image. Soldiers in formation march through the centre back to the barracks and training grounds.
[Ref: 16580] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

Die J. Belägerung der Statt Zürich, von Keiser Allbrecht. A.1298. Oflager Löwennuith! Wie baben deine Alten, Zürich, jederzier lo dauser sich gebalten...Zu daufrer gegenwehr uns rüsten immerzu Zu treiben ab dei feind', die neider unsrerküh!
Joh. Lochman fec.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern und Feürwerkern im Zeughause zu Zürich Anno 1731.
Copper engraving. Plate 235 x 292mm. 9 x 11½". Stain in title area.
A scene of a military encampment on the hill above Zurich, looking down onto the Zurichzee. The soldiers are in formation and groupings ready to set for battle. A group of generals and senior officers are to the left.
[Ref: 16571] £230.00 (£276.00 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)

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)

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)

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)

Armilegium. Die Staffen steigen stets, Mars heget seine Ruh, Vulcan ihm neü Beräht muss rüsten imer zu...Behättes feürgeschoss mist wahrene Slaubesschirm Thüt an dem himels Schloss nuemahle lährestürm.
Johannes Meyer fecit.
Gesellschaft der Constaflern im Zeüghause zu Zürich A.o1706.
Copper engraving. Plate 190 x 292mm. 7½ x 11½". Small tear to bottom left corner outside the plate mark on the edge of the paper.
A scene depicting precision arms practice with a town in the background. Eight officers face each other, and aim between each other shoot. The four on the right fire first with precision timing. The officers on the left are less precise. Surrounding the main image are four small depictions of archers, a rifle on a plinth, a cannon fuse on a plinth, and a man dismanteling his rifle.
[Ref: 16576] £220.00 (£264.00 incl.VAT)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

[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)

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