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For A-Maze-Meant and For Amusement. 'Tis no hard task to find the gate / By which you enter in; / But if you don't continue right, You'll end where you begin...
Printed & sold by William Jeffrey 7 Geo: Yard, Lombard Street.
A very rare coloured lithograph. Printed area 260 x 200mm, 10¼ x 8". Small tear.
[Ref: 13803] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Printed & sold by William Jeffrey 7 Geo: Yard, Lombard Street.
A very rare coloured lithograph. Printed area 260 x 200mm, 10¼ x 8". Small tear.
[Ref: 13803] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)
Village of Charing - with the Old Cross. Puzele portrait of Wdaedr-Teh-Roencfsos. My First's a name borne by six English kings, Also by a prince of whom England sings; My Next, part of a place where all delight To see actors, in play, raxt, rave and flght; My Third's one of a body in holy orders, And in monastic houses are free boarders; My Whole's a prince, in memory of his wife, Built a cross-and was cross the rest of his life.
[n.d. c.1780.]
Wood engraving. Image 90 x 64mm. 3½ x 2½". Cut and stuck of separate sheet.
19th century puzzle print of Edward the Confessor. The may-pole in the village of Charing, today Charing Cross, the Eleanor Cross is depicted to the right.
[Ref: 16595] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d. c.1780.]
Wood engraving. Image 90 x 64mm. 3½ x 2½". Cut and stuck of separate sheet.
19th century puzzle print of Edward the Confessor. The may-pole in the village of Charing, today Charing Cross, the Eleanor Cross is depicted to the right.
[Ref: 16595] £60.00 (£72.00 incl.VAT)
![View in Constitution Bay [with letterpress 'explanation' of the print]](jpegs/39599.jpg)
View in Constitution Bay [with letterpress 'explanation' of the print] Dedicated to the Loyal Patriots who have served their Country in the cause of constitutional Reform
Drawn by C. Galpin Charmouth On stone by L. Haghe
Day & Haghe Lith.rs to the King 77 Gate St
Lithograph, printed area 140 x 155mm (5½ x 6") and letterpress, sheet 90 x 160mm (3½ x 6¼"), Very rare with explanation. Glued to album sheet.
A two-masted vessel flies an ensign with a crown and the word 'Reform'; her pennant defines a profile of William IV. A small vessel (right) with a bare mast and rigging, her ensign inscribed 'Anti', sinks, though towed by a steam tug, the 'Tyrant'; her pennant defines a profile of Wellington. Small vessels, one 'Convert', tack to follow "Reform". Below the title: 'Dedicated to the Loyal Patriots who have served their country in the cause of constitutional Reform'. A printed "Explanation" pasted below reads: "REFORM in full sail—Anti-Reform sinking, towed by 'Arbitrary Power', a Steamer. In the distance, the CONVERT Squadron 'going about'. On the topmast of Reform, the Pendant wafts into the Profile of a King! and that on the topmast of the 'Cutter' Anti, into the Profile of a Duke!'
BM Satires 17183
[Ref: 39599] £320.00 view all images for this item
Drawn by C. Galpin Charmouth On stone by L. Haghe
Day & Haghe Lith.rs to the King 77 Gate St
Lithograph, printed area 140 x 155mm (5½ x 6") and letterpress, sheet 90 x 160mm (3½ x 6¼"), Very rare with explanation. Glued to album sheet.
A two-masted vessel flies an ensign with a crown and the word 'Reform'; her pennant defines a profile of William IV. A small vessel (right) with a bare mast and rigging, her ensign inscribed 'Anti', sinks, though towed by a steam tug, the 'Tyrant'; her pennant defines a profile of Wellington. Small vessels, one 'Convert', tack to follow "Reform". Below the title: 'Dedicated to the Loyal Patriots who have served their country in the cause of constitutional Reform'. A printed "Explanation" pasted below reads: "REFORM in full sail—Anti-Reform sinking, towed by 'Arbitrary Power', a Steamer. In the distance, the CONVERT Squadron 'going about'. On the topmast of Reform, the Pendant wafts into the Profile of a King! and that on the topmast of the 'Cutter' Anti, into the Profile of a Duke!'
BM Satires 17183
[Ref: 39599] £320.00 view all images for this item
![[Puzzle print with portraits of the Dutch royal family]](jpegs/38950.jpg)
[Puzzle print with portraits of the Dutch royal family] Portraits in Profile van H.H.K.K.M.M. de Koning en Koningin den Nederlanden, Z.R.H. de Prins van Oranje [...]
In Amsterdam by E. Maaskamp nerens het Paleis [c.1820]
Very scarce aquatint printed in colours with engraved text, platemark 285 x 245mm (11¼ x 9½").
Picture of a rose within which is concealed seven profile portraits of seven members of the Dutch royal family (one of whom, Anna Paulowna, is also represented in a separate portrait verso). With verses below.
[Ref: 38950] £320.00
In Amsterdam by E. Maaskamp nerens het Paleis [c.1820]
Very scarce aquatint printed in colours with engraved text, platemark 285 x 245mm (11¼ x 9½").
Picture of a rose within which is concealed seven profile portraits of seven members of the Dutch royal family (one of whom, Anna Paulowna, is also represented in a separate portrait verso). With verses below.
[Ref: 38950] £320.00
A Fairy Oak or the Power of Britain. From a Sketch taken near Windsor Castle. In this Print may be discovered correct likenesses of the following Eminent Persons. 1. Lord Morpeth. 2. Lord Melbourne. 3. Marquis of Normandy. 4. Duke of Wellington. 5. Lord John Russell. 6. Daniel O'Connell. 7. Prince Albert. 8. Lord Brougham. 9. Queen Victoria. 10. Sir Robert Peel. 11. The Speaker of the House of Commons. 12. Earl Fitzwilliam. 13. The Dowager Queen Adelaide.
Printed by W. Kohler
London Published 1842 by T. Houlston 154 Strand and R.E. Sly 40 Upper Seymour Street, Euston Square.
Lithograph, sheet275 x 380mm. (11 x 15"), large margins.
Puzzle print. The branches of a gnarled old oak tree in the foreground conceal the outline bust profiles of statesmen and royals. The figures represented (listed below title) include Albert and Victoria, Lord Melbourne, the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, and Daniel O'Connell. An interesting and fun piece of popular printing.
[Ref: 59555] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Printed by W. Kohler
London Published 1842 by T. Houlston 154 Strand and R.E. Sly 40 Upper Seymour Street, Euston Square.
Lithograph, sheet275 x 380mm. (11 x 15"), large margins.
Puzzle print. The branches of a gnarled old oak tree in the foreground conceal the outline bust profiles of statesmen and royals. The figures represented (listed below title) include Albert and Victoria, Lord Melbourne, the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, and Daniel O'Connell. An interesting and fun piece of popular printing.
[Ref: 59555] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
A Fairy Oak or the Power of Britain. From a Sketch taken near Windsor Castle. In this Print may be discovered correct likenesses of the following Eminent Persons. 1. Lord Morpeth. 2. Lord Melbourne. 3. Marquis of Normandy. 4. Duke of Wellington. 5. Lord John Russell. 6. Daniel O'Connell. 7. Prince Albert. 8. Lord Brougham. 9. Queen Victoria. 10. Sir Robert Peel. 11. The Speaker of the House of Commons. 12. Earl Fitzwilliam. 13. The Dowager Queen Adelaide.
London Published 1842 by T. Houlston 154 Strand and R.E. Sly 40 Upper Seymour Street, Euston Square.
Lithograph, puzzle print. 273 x 324mm. 10¾ x 12¾". Margins trimmed. Some rubbing to the text.
The branches of a gnarled old oak tree in the foreground conceal the outline bust profiles of statesmen and royals. The figures represented (listed below title) include Albert and Victoria, Lord Melbourne, the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, and Daniel O'Connell. An interesting and fun piece of popular printing.
From: Charborough House, residence to the Erle-Drax family.
[Ref: 19748] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
London Published 1842 by T. Houlston 154 Strand and R.E. Sly 40 Upper Seymour Street, Euston Square.
Lithograph, puzzle print. 273 x 324mm. 10¾ x 12¾". Margins trimmed. Some rubbing to the text.
The branches of a gnarled old oak tree in the foreground conceal the outline bust profiles of statesmen and royals. The figures represented (listed below title) include Albert and Victoria, Lord Melbourne, the Duke of Wellington, Sir Robert Peel, and Daniel O'Connell. An interesting and fun piece of popular printing.
From: Charborough House, residence to the Erle-Drax family.
[Ref: 19748] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
A Fairy Oak or the Power of Britain. From a sketch taken near Windsor Castle. In this Print may be discovered correct likenesses of the following Eminent Persons. 1. Lord Morpeth. 2. Lord Melbourne. 3. Marquis of Normandy. 4. Duke of Wellington. 5. Lord John Russell. 6. Daniel O'Connell. 7. Prince Albert. 8. Lord Brougham. 9. Queen Victoria. 10. Sir Robert Peel. 11. The Speaker of the House of Commons. 12. Earl of Fitzwilliam. 13. The Dowager Queen Adelaide.
London Published 1842 by T. Houlston 154 Strand and R. F. Sly 40 Upper Seymour Street Euston Square.
Lithograph. Sheet 395 x 265mm (15½ x 10½"), large margins on 3 sides..
A puzzle print in which the profiles of thirteen eminent persons of Victoria's early reign are formed in the branches of an oak tree in the park of Windsor Castle.
[Ref: 41378] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
London Published 1842 by T. Houlston 154 Strand and R. F. Sly 40 Upper Seymour Street Euston Square.
Lithograph. Sheet 395 x 265mm (15½ x 10½"), large margins on 3 sides..
A puzzle print in which the profiles of thirteen eminent persons of Victoria's early reign are formed in the branches of an oak tree in the park of Windsor Castle.
[Ref: 41378] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Vier geheim verborgene Silhouetten von auserordentlicher Aehnlichkeit des unglücklichen Königs und der Königin von Frankreich nebst dem König und der Königin von England.
[after Michel Hennin.]
[Frehling Sc. et exc.] [n.d., c.1793.]
Scarce etching. Sheet 90 x 125mm (3½ x 5"). Trimmed within plate, mounted in album paper at edges.
A puzzle print commemorating the executions of Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette. The design on the left incorporates profile portraits of the ''unfortunate King & Queen of France''; the right design had George III and Queen Charlotte.
Stanford University: Images of the French Revolution 693265200.
[Ref: 63570] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
[after Michel Hennin.]
[Frehling Sc. et exc.] [n.d., c.1793.]
Scarce etching. Sheet 90 x 125mm (3½ x 5"). Trimmed within plate, mounted in album paper at edges.
A puzzle print commemorating the executions of Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette. The design on the left incorporates profile portraits of the ''unfortunate King & Queen of France''; the right design had George III and Queen Charlotte.
Stanford University: Images of the French Revolution 693265200.
[Ref: 63570] £280.00 (£336.00 incl.VAT)
The Rose Shamrock & Thistle. To General Union. This Plate containing Profiles of Eight Illustrious Personages is most humbly Inscribed by W.S.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Fine hand coloured engraving. Sheet size: 140 x 110mm (5½ x 4¼"). On card. Repaired tears. Some surface dirt.
A rare 'puzzle' print, depicting a bunch of flowers, with a rose, representing England, a thistle, representing Scotland, and several clovers, representing Ireland. The outline profiles of 'His late Magesty Geo.e 3d' [died 1820], Louis XVIII, Wellington, Blucher, the Tsar of Russia and others can be seen within the flowers. The list of all eight portraits is inscribed below to the left.
[Ref: 56171] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1820.]
Fine hand coloured engraving. Sheet size: 140 x 110mm (5½ x 4¼"). On card. Repaired tears. Some surface dirt.
A rare 'puzzle' print, depicting a bunch of flowers, with a rose, representing England, a thistle, representing Scotland, and several clovers, representing Ireland. The outline profiles of 'His late Magesty Geo.e 3d' [died 1820], Louis XVIII, Wellington, Blucher, the Tsar of Russia and others can be seen within the flowers. The list of all eight portraits is inscribed below to the left.
[Ref: 56171] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
The Rose Shamrock & Thistle. To General Union. This Plate containing Profiles of Eight Illustrious Personages is most humbly Inscribed by W.S.
[n.d., c.1820.]
Fine hand coloured engraving. Sheet size: 140 x 110mm (5½ x 4¼").
A rare 'puzzle' print, depicting a bunch of flowers, with a rose, representing England, a thistle, representing Scotland, and several clovers, representing Ireland. The outline profiles of 'His late Magesty Geo.e 3d' [died 1820], Louis XVIII, Wellington, Blucher, the Tsar of Russia and others can be seen within the flowers. The list of all eight portraits is inscribed below to the left.
[Ref: 50306] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1820.]
Fine hand coloured engraving. Sheet size: 140 x 110mm (5½ x 4¼").
A rare 'puzzle' print, depicting a bunch of flowers, with a rose, representing England, a thistle, representing Scotland, and several clovers, representing Ireland. The outline profiles of 'His late Magesty Geo.e 3d' [died 1820], Louis XVIII, Wellington, Blucher, the Tsar of Russia and others can be seen within the flowers. The list of all eight portraits is inscribed below to the left.
[Ref: 50306] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
The Rose Shamrock & Thistle. To General Union. This Plate containing Profiles of Eight Illustrious Personages is most humbly Inscribed by a Friend of Liberty.
[n.d., c.1815.]
Engraving with hand-colouring on card. 160 x 120mm (6¼ x 4¾"). Laid on album paper. Light foxing and cockling. Glued tear top right.
Silhouettes of several key figures in European politics can be detected among the leaves and flowers: the Prince Regent, Frederick William III of Prussia, Marshall Blucher, George III, Francis I of Austria, the Duke of Wellington, Louis XVIII of France, and Alexander I of Russia.
[Ref: 56169] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1815.]
Engraving with hand-colouring on card. 160 x 120mm (6¼ x 4¾"). Laid on album paper. Light foxing and cockling. Glued tear top right.
Silhouettes of several key figures in European politics can be detected among the leaves and flowers: the Prince Regent, Frederick William III of Prussia, Marshall Blucher, George III, Francis I of Austria, the Duke of Wellington, Louis XVIII of France, and Alexander I of Russia.
[Ref: 56169] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
The Rose Shamrock & Thistle. To General Union. This Plate containing Profiles of Eight Illustrious Personages is most humbly Inscribed by a Friend of Liberty.
[n.d., c.1815.]
Engraving with hand-colouring on card. 160 x 120mm (6¼ x 4¾"). Laid on album paper.
Silhouettes of several key figures in European politics can be detected among the leaves and flowers: the Prince Regent, Frederick William III of Prussia, Marshall Blucher, George III, Francis I of Austria, the Duke of Wellington, Louis XVIII of France, and Alexander I of Russia.
[Ref: 42305] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1815.]
Engraving with hand-colouring on card. 160 x 120mm (6¼ x 4¾"). Laid on album paper.
Silhouettes of several key figures in European politics can be detected among the leaves and flowers: the Prince Regent, Frederick William III of Prussia, Marshall Blucher, George III, Francis I of Austria, the Duke of Wellington, Louis XVIII of France, and Alexander I of Russia.
[Ref: 42305] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
Portraits of two Great Friends / Portraits de deux Grands Amis. An Allegorical Puzzle, invented by Mr Orme Engraver to the King &c.
Puv & sold by Mr. Orme, 118 New Bond Str.t & E Orme, 59 corner of Brook Str. Oct. 17 1801____Price 1 Shilling.
Engraving, sheet 125 x 85mm (5 x 3¼"). Trimmed on platemark two sides; glued to backing sheet. Very rare.
Puzzle print with silhouette profiles of George III and Napoleon, during a short-lived peace in the Napoleonic Wars.
[Ref: 33192] £360.00
Puv & sold by Mr. Orme, 118 New Bond Str.t & E Orme, 59 corner of Brook Str. Oct. 17 1801____Price 1 Shilling.
Engraving, sheet 125 x 85mm (5 x 3¼"). Trimmed on platemark two sides; glued to backing sheet. Very rare.
Puzzle print with silhouette profiles of George III and Napoleon, during a short-lived peace in the Napoleonic Wars.
[Ref: 33192] £360.00
An Hieroglyphic Epistle from a (sailor) on board a (ship) (toe) his Sweet(heart).
[Printed 21st October, 1799, by Laurie & Whittle, N° 53 Fleet Street, London.]
Engraving. Sheet 340 x 230mm (13½ x 9"). Trimmed, losing publication line, laid on album paper, glue stains.
A supposed letter partly written in symbols (a Rhymed Rebuser), for example a wind-head for wind, a bee for the letter 'b', and a 't' and a hat for 'that'. Other graphics are more symbolic, for example an anchor for 'hope', a very popular tattoo for sailors. These symbols were used as tattoos by sailors all over the world and as well as convicts transported to Australia.
BM 9505. Simon Barnard's 'Convict Tattoos: Marked Men & Women of Australia.
[Ref: 55073] £320.00
[Printed 21st October, 1799, by Laurie & Whittle, N° 53 Fleet Street, London.]
Engraving. Sheet 340 x 230mm (13½ x 9"). Trimmed, losing publication line, laid on album paper, glue stains.
A supposed letter partly written in symbols (a Rhymed Rebuser), for example a wind-head for wind, a bee for the letter 'b', and a 't' and a hat for 'that'. Other graphics are more symbolic, for example an anchor for 'hope', a very popular tattoo for sailors. These symbols were used as tattoos by sailors all over the world and as well as convicts transported to Australia.
BM 9505. Simon Barnard's 'Convict Tattoos: Marked Men & Women of Australia.
[Ref: 55073] £320.00
The History of England. The Above Contains 1340 Letters & Figures, The name of every Sovereign that has reigned in England from the Norman Conquest in 1066, to the birth of the Prince of Wales 1841, including the dates of their ascension to the throne & their death. Also the marriage of the Queen & Prince Albert.
Published by G. Gilbert 2, GreenArbour Court Old Bailey. [n.d. c.1840.]
Gold-stamped engraving. 115 x 152mm (4½ x 6").
"The History of England" text is created using those 1340 figures and letters. In the top left-hand corner is the "Crown and 1066," and in the opposite corner the "Crown of 1840."
See Ref: 15201, 15837
[Ref: 15907] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Published by G. Gilbert 2, GreenArbour Court Old Bailey. [n.d. c.1840.]
Gold-stamped engraving. 115 x 152mm (4½ x 6").
"The History of England" text is created using those 1340 figures and letters. In the top left-hand corner is the "Crown and 1066," and in the opposite corner the "Crown of 1840."
See Ref: 15201, 15837
[Ref: 15907] £80.00 (£96.00 incl.VAT)
Les Lis de France. Le 10, Mai, 1815.
les Amis du Roi pinx. Etne. B. Sct.
[n.d. c.1815.]
Etching. 142 x 102mm. 5½ x 4". Trimmed. Some glue staining on verso.
A puzzle print. Lillies for the profiles of Louis XVIII (1755-1824), Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), and Louis-Auguste, Dauphin of France (1754-1793). Lillies were often associated with the French Royal House of Bourbon.
[Ref: 14590] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
les Amis du Roi pinx. Etne. B. Sct.
[n.d. c.1815.]
Etching. 142 x 102mm. 5½ x 4". Trimmed. Some glue staining on verso.
A puzzle print. Lillies for the profiles of Louis XVIII (1755-1824), Marie Antoinette (1755-1793), and Louis-Auguste, Dauphin of France (1754-1793). Lillies were often associated with the French Royal House of Bourbon.
[Ref: 14590] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Le Lis. le 10 Mai, 1815.
Dédié aux Amis de Louis Dix huit.
[n.d. c.1815.]
Hand-coloured engraving. 140 x 90mm (5½ x 3½"). Trimmed and laid on album paper at corners, glue stains.
A puzzle print, with three heads hidden in a bouquet of lilies: Louis XVIII, his younger brother Charles, Duke of Angouleme (later Charles X) and his wife Marie Thérèse of Savoy. It was published during the Hundred Days in response to the 'Corporal Violet' portraits of Napoleon.
[Ref: 58950] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
Dédié aux Amis de Louis Dix huit.
[n.d. c.1815.]
Hand-coloured engraving. 140 x 90mm (5½ x 3½"). Trimmed and laid on album paper at corners, glue stains.
A puzzle print, with three heads hidden in a bouquet of lilies: Louis XVIII, his younger brother Charles, Duke of Angouleme (later Charles X) and his wife Marie Thérèse of Savoy. It was published during the Hundred Days in response to the 'Corporal Violet' portraits of Napoleon.
[Ref: 58950] £240.00 (£288.00 incl.VAT)
The Colors of the Allied Nations Containing Nine Portraits. The King; Prince Regent; Duke of Wellington; King of Prussia; Emperor of Austria [...]
[c.1815]
Rare etching with hand-colouring, sheet 235 x 190mm (9¼ x 7½"). Remains of scrap album sheet at corners.
Puzzle with nine silhouette portraits of European rulers during the Napoleonic Wars integrated into the flags of the Allied Nations.
[Ref: 41560] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
[c.1815]
Rare etching with hand-colouring, sheet 235 x 190mm (9¼ x 7½"). Remains of scrap album sheet at corners.
Puzzle with nine silhouette portraits of European rulers during the Napoleonic Wars integrated into the flags of the Allied Nations.
[Ref: 41560] £260.00 (£312.00 incl.VAT)
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[Nine puzzles.]
Pickering ft.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Woodcut puzzle print with letterpress key clues below, sheet 125 x 185mm. 5 x 7¼". Trimmed to image, losing part of the text on lower left.
Grotesque theatrical characters hold a banner displaying nine numbered vignette puzzles. A piece of popular printing for children.
[Ref: 12594] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
Pickering ft.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Woodcut puzzle print with letterpress key clues below, sheet 125 x 185mm. 5 x 7¼". Trimmed to image, losing part of the text on lower left.
Grotesque theatrical characters hold a banner displaying nine numbered vignette puzzles. A piece of popular printing for children.
[Ref: 12594] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
The Spirit of the King at the Standard of Reform. In this Print may be traced a full length Figure of the King & Profiles of Lord's Brougham & Gray.
E. Lake lith: 5, Sherbourn Lane, Lombard St.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Lithograph. Sheet size: 155 x 220mm (6¼ x 8½").
A very rare and unusual reverse silhouette 'shadow portrait' of Grey and Lord Brougham & the King in profile, to the right, looking out to sea.
See Ref: 35779.
[Ref: 58224] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
E. Lake lith: 5, Sherbourn Lane, Lombard St.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Lithograph. Sheet size: 155 x 220mm (6¼ x 8½").
A very rare and unusual reverse silhouette 'shadow portrait' of Grey and Lord Brougham & the King in profile, to the right, looking out to sea.
See Ref: 35779.
[Ref: 58224] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
The Spirit of the King at the Standard of Reform. In this Print may be traced a full length Figure of the King & Profiles of Lord's Brougham & Gray.
E. Lake lith: 5, Sherbourn Lane, Lombard St.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Lithograph. Sheet size: 155 x 220mm (6¼ x 8½").
A very rare and unusual reverse silhouette 'shadow portrait' of Grey and Lord Brougham & the King in profile, to the right, looking out to sea.
[Ref: 35779] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
E. Lake lith: 5, Sherbourn Lane, Lombard St.
[n.d., c.1830.]
Lithograph. Sheet size: 155 x 220mm (6¼ x 8½").
A very rare and unusual reverse silhouette 'shadow portrait' of Grey and Lord Brougham & the King in profile, to the right, looking out to sea.
[Ref: 35779] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
The Royal Allied Oak and Self Created Mushroom Race. Behold the Oak, whose firm fix'd stay / Doth check Oppression's course, / Whose slightest branch can ne'er decay, / While strong with Virtue's force / [...]The Mushroom Race you have to seek In weeds about the Root, Who scarce dare at the Oak to peep, Or at its Princely Fruit.
J. Field del.t. Etch'd by Heath.
Pub. May 29. 1815, by J. Jenkins, 48 Strand.
Etching with fine hand colour. Shert 300 x 215mm (11¾ x 8½"). Trimmed into plate, slight crease at bottom.
A puzzle-print: a gnarled and aged oak creates profiles of George III, Louis XVIII, the Prince Regent , Tsar Alexander I, Wellington and Blücher. On the ground are two mushrooms and plants, in which are hidden the profiles of Napoleon Buonaparte; his son Napoleon (King of Rome) and brothers Louis, Jerome and Joseph; Charles XIV John of Sweden; and Joachim Murat. In the background the tower of Windsor Castle emerges from trees.
BM Satires: 12547.
[Ref: 50308] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
J. Field del.t. Etch'd by Heath.
Pub. May 29. 1815, by J. Jenkins, 48 Strand.
Etching with fine hand colour. Shert 300 x 215mm (11¾ x 8½"). Trimmed into plate, slight crease at bottom.
A puzzle-print: a gnarled and aged oak creates profiles of George III, Louis XVIII, the Prince Regent , Tsar Alexander I, Wellington and Blücher. On the ground are two mushrooms and plants, in which are hidden the profiles of Napoleon Buonaparte; his son Napoleon (King of Rome) and brothers Louis, Jerome and Joseph; Charles XIV John of Sweden; and Joachim Murat. In the background the tower of Windsor Castle emerges from trees.
BM Satires: 12547.
[Ref: 50308] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
The Royal Allied Oak and Self Created Mushroom Race. Behold the Oak, whose firm fix'd stay / Doth check Oppression's course, / Whose slightest branch can ne'er decay, / While strong with Virtue's force / [...]The Mushroom Race you have to seek In weeds about the Root, Who scarce dare at the Oak to peep, Or at its Princely Fruit.
J. Field del.t. Etch'd by Heath.
Pub. May 29. 1815, by J. Jenkins, 48 Strand.
Etching with fine hand colour. 305 x 215mm (12 x 8½"). Small tear just entering plate, slight staining.
A puzzle-print: a gnarled and aged oak creates profiles of George III, Louis XVIII, the Prince Regent , Tsar Alexander I, Wellington and Blücher. On the ground are two mushrooms and plants, in which are hidden the profiles of Napoleon Bonaparte; his son Napoleon (King of Rome) and brothers Louis, Jerome and Joseph; Charles XIV John of Sweden; and Joachim Murat. In the background the tower of Windsor Castle emerges from trees.
BM Satires: 12547. See Ref: 50308 for trimmed image.
[Ref: 60246] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
J. Field del.t. Etch'd by Heath.
Pub. May 29. 1815, by J. Jenkins, 48 Strand.
Etching with fine hand colour. 305 x 215mm (12 x 8½"). Small tear just entering plate, slight staining.
A puzzle-print: a gnarled and aged oak creates profiles of George III, Louis XVIII, the Prince Regent , Tsar Alexander I, Wellington and Blücher. On the ground are two mushrooms and plants, in which are hidden the profiles of Napoleon Bonaparte; his son Napoleon (King of Rome) and brothers Louis, Jerome and Joseph; Charles XIV John of Sweden; and Joachim Murat. In the background the tower of Windsor Castle emerges from trees.
BM Satires: 12547. See Ref: 50308 for trimmed image.
[Ref: 60246] £250.00 (£300.00 incl.VAT)
The Royal Oak. Drawn at the Gallery of Practical Science.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Pencil drawing. Framed. Image: 140 x 175mm (5½ x 7"). Frame: 210 x 250mm (8¼ x 9¾"). Paper tone. Unexamined out of frame.
A concealed silhouette of Queen Victoria formed of the trunk and branches of trees in a landscape scene.
[Ref: 44853] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1840.]
Pencil drawing. Framed. Image: 140 x 175mm (5½ x 7"). Frame: 210 x 250mm (8¼ x 9¾"). Paper tone. Unexamined out of frame.
A concealed silhouette of Queen Victoria formed of the trunk and branches of trees in a landscape scene.
[Ref: 44853] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)
The Royal Rose Buds and the Parent Stem.
London, Pub. by. J.T. Wood, 33, Holywell Str. Strand. [n.d., c.1850.]
Puzzle print, zincograph. Sheet:150 x 115mm (6 x 4½'').
The profiles of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert face each other, delineated by a rose bush. In the buds above are the Royal Princesses.
See ref: 17147
[Ref: 50310] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
London, Pub. by. J.T. Wood, 33, Holywell Str. Strand. [n.d., c.1850.]
Puzzle print, zincograph. Sheet:150 x 115mm (6 x 4½'').
The profiles of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert face each other, delineated by a rose bush. In the buds above are the Royal Princesses.
See ref: 17147
[Ref: 50310] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
The Royal Rose Buds and the Parent Stem.
Pubd. by S.S _ 11, Panton St Haymarket. [n.d., c.1870.]
Puzzle print, zincograph, sheet 190 x 150mm. 7½ x 6".
The profiles of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert face each other, delineated by a rose bush. In the buds above are the Royal Princesses.
For similar Ref: 50310
[Ref: 17147] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
Pubd. by S.S _ 11, Panton St Haymarket. [n.d., c.1870.]
Puzzle print, zincograph, sheet 190 x 150mm. 7½ x 6".
The profiles of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert face each other, delineated by a rose bush. In the buds above are the Royal Princesses.
For similar Ref: 50310
[Ref: 17147] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
General Union.
E. T. Parris, Inv.t. et Sculp.t.
Published as the Act Directs by G. Walker, No.105 & 106 Gt. Portland St. 1815.
Hand coloured etching with small margins. Platemark: 145 x 115mm (5¾ x 4½"). Light staining to sheet. Damage to corners of sheet.
An extremely rare 'puzzle' print, depicting a bunch of flowers, with a rose, representing England, a thistle, representing Scotland, and several clovers, representing Ireland. The outline profiles of Wellington and others can be seen within the flowers.
[Ref: 35780] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
E. T. Parris, Inv.t. et Sculp.t.
Published as the Act Directs by G. Walker, No.105 & 106 Gt. Portland St. 1815.
Hand coloured etching with small margins. Platemark: 145 x 115mm (5¾ x 4½"). Light staining to sheet. Damage to corners of sheet.
An extremely rare 'puzzle' print, depicting a bunch of flowers, with a rose, representing England, a thistle, representing Scotland, and several clovers, representing Ireland. The outline profiles of Wellington and others can be seen within the flowers.
[Ref: 35780] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)
The Royal Windsor Waggon. In this print may be traced a full length portrait of Queen Victoria.
London: William Spooner, 377, Strand. Printed by J.M. Lefevre, Newman St.
Very scarce lithograph with hand-colouring, printed area 225 x 245mm (9 x 9¾"). Margins foxed.
Puzzle prints, in which a profile face of a contemporary figure was concealed within a landscape or decorative pattern for the viewer to find, were extremely popular in the early 19th century. This print is one of the more ambitious and unusual in the genre, incorporating an entire full-length depiction of Queen Victoria, which becomes clear immediately if the print is rotated 90 degrees anti-clockwise.
[Ref: 38951] £320.00
London: William Spooner, 377, Strand. Printed by J.M. Lefevre, Newman St.
Very scarce lithograph with hand-colouring, printed area 225 x 245mm (9 x 9¾"). Margins foxed.
Puzzle prints, in which a profile face of a contemporary figure was concealed within a landscape or decorative pattern for the viewer to find, were extremely popular in the early 19th century. This print is one of the more ambitious and unusual in the genre, incorporating an entire full-length depiction of Queen Victoria, which becomes clear immediately if the print is rotated 90 degrees anti-clockwise.
[Ref: 38951] £320.00
The Rose of England.
Published & Sold by W & R Triphook 18, Princes St. Red Lion Sq.
Hand-coloured etching. Framed. Plate: 200 x 245mm (8 x 9¾"). Frame: 260 x 320mm (10¼ x 12½"). Unexamined out of frame.
A silhouette profile of Queen Victoria formed from the leaves, petals and stems of a pink rose.
[Ref: 44841] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
Published & Sold by W & R Triphook 18, Princes St. Red Lion Sq.
Hand-coloured etching. Framed. Plate: 200 x 245mm (8 x 9¾"). Frame: 260 x 320mm (10¼ x 12½"). Unexamined out of frame.
A silhouette profile of Queen Victoria formed from the leaves, petals and stems of a pink rose.
[Ref: 44841] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)
A View Near Windsor Castle. This Print contains the likenesses of her Majesty with the young Prince, Prince Albert, Duke of Wellington, Sir R. Peel & L.d John Russell.
Printed by Casey & Mourityan, 34 King St. Holborn.
Published 1842 by R. Sly, 8 Queens Place C.t. Queen St. Lincolns Inn Fields & 40 Up.r Seymour S.t Somers Town.
Lithograph, rare. Framed. Printed area: 300 x 260mm (11¾ x 10¼"). Frame: 340 x 300mm (13½ x 11¾"). Unexamined out of frame.
A puzzle print in which the outlines of the Royal Family and politicians are formed out of branches of four trees on the banks of the Thames by Windsor.
[Ref: 44852] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Printed by Casey & Mourityan, 34 King St. Holborn.
Published 1842 by R. Sly, 8 Queens Place C.t. Queen St. Lincolns Inn Fields & 40 Up.r Seymour S.t Somers Town.
Lithograph, rare. Framed. Printed area: 300 x 260mm (11¾ x 10¼"). Frame: 340 x 300mm (13½ x 11¾"). Unexamined out of frame.
A puzzle print in which the outlines of the Royal Family and politicians are formed out of branches of four trees on the banks of the Thames by Windsor.
[Ref: 44852] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)
Pickens Sketches of Napoleon No.1. Violets. Napoleon, Wife and Son.
[n.d., c.1840.]
Rare lithograph. Sheet: 205 x 140mm (8 x 5½''). Trimmed.
A puzzle prints in which the profiles of Napoleon, his wife Josephine and son Napoleon II are forms in the stems and leaves of a bouquet of violets.
[Ref: 49934] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1840.]
Rare lithograph. Sheet: 205 x 140mm (8 x 5½''). Trimmed.
A puzzle prints in which the profiles of Napoleon, his wife Josephine and son Napoleon II are forms in the stems and leaves of a bouquet of violets.
[Ref: 49934] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)
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[Riddle] The following inscription was written over the Decalogue in a Welsh church. More than a century elapsed before its meaning was discovered. PRSVRYPRFCTMN, / VRKPTHSPRCPTSTN. By placing one of the vowels between the letters, it will form two lines in rhyme.
[Anon. c.1820]
Letterpress on card, sheet 80 x 125mm (3 x 5"). Glued to album sheet with other ms and printed text.
Riddle, with the answer pasted below: 'Persevere ye perfect men / ever keep these precepts ten', referring to the Ten Commandments.
[Ref: 44495] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
[Anon. c.1820]
Letterpress on card, sheet 80 x 125mm (3 x 5"). Glued to album sheet with other ms and printed text.
Riddle, with the answer pasted below: 'Persevere ye perfect men / ever keep these precepts ten', referring to the Ten Commandments.
[Ref: 44495] £65.00 (£78.00 incl.VAT)
![[Word puzzles] Ses Caucaus de la Portière.](jpegs/60253.jpg)
[Word puzzles] Ses Caucaus de la Portière.
[n.d., c.1850.]
Eight wood engravings on one sheet, each block and title c. 55 x 40mm (2¼ x 1½"). Some creasing.
Eight images of people standing in doorways, holding a poster with a message made up of letters and images. Being in French makes the puzzles more difficult!
[Ref: 60253] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1850.]
Eight wood engravings on one sheet, each block and title c. 55 x 40mm (2¼ x 1½"). Some creasing.
Eight images of people standing in doorways, holding a poster with a message made up of letters and images. Being in French makes the puzzles more difficult!
[Ref: 60253] £130.00 (£156.00 incl.VAT)
![[Word puzzles] Ses Caucaus de la Portière.](jpegs/60252.jpg)
[Word puzzles] Ses Caucaus de la Portière.
[n.d., c.1850.]
Eight wood engravings on one sheet, each block and title c. 55 x 40mm (2¼ x 1½"). Some creasing.
Eight images of people standing in doorways, holding a poster with a message made up of letters and images. Being in French makes the puzzles more difficult!
See Ref: 60253
[Ref: 60252] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)
[n.d., c.1850.]
Eight wood engravings on one sheet, each block and title c. 55 x 40mm (2¼ x 1½"). Some creasing.
Eight images of people standing in doorways, holding a poster with a message made up of letters and images. Being in French makes the puzzles more difficult!
See Ref: 60253
[Ref: 60252] £120.00 (£144.00 incl.VAT)