Grosvenor Prints

[Brazilian animal] [Between these Trees he saw as strange a Monster, the foremost part resembling a Fox, the hinder a Monkey, the Feet were like a Mans, with Ears like an Owl; under whose Belly hung a great Bag, in which it carry'd the Young."]
[London: John Ogilby, 1671.]
Engraving. 130 x 165mm (5 x 6¾"). Trimmed from a larger sheet of text.
An illustration of a creature seen in Brazil, published Ogilby's 'America', a translation of the work by Arnoldus Montanus. The description, as above, comes from the text, not present here. It seems to be an exaggerated account of either an oppossum or a giant anteater.
[Ref: 53710] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

Brandford Court, Yale.
E. Parsons.
[n.d. c. 1930.]
Etching, 240 x 190mm (9½ x 7½") with large margins.
Yale University.
[Ref: 53604] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

The Interview of Cortes and Motezuma in the City of Mexico. Vol. 2 Page. 97. 1. Motezuma in his Royal Robes. 2. Cortes puting a rich Collar about the neck of Motezuma. 3. The Chair and Canopy of Motezuma. 4. The Guard that attended Cortes.
J. Mynde Sc.
[n.d. c.1830.]
Copper Engraving. 225 x 340mm (9 x 13½"). Large margins on 3 sides. Slight creasing & minor tears along lower edge.
On November 8, 1519, Montezuma (c.1466-1520) met Hernán Cortés (1485-1547) on the causeway leading into Tenochtitlan and the two leaders exchanged gifts. Montezuma gave Cortés the gift of an Aztec calendar, one disc of crafted gold and another of silver. Cortés later melted these down for their material value.

[Ref: 53568] £140.00 (£168.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] Roseau and Point Michell. From Morne Daniole.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which were, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53590] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] Point Michell and Scott's Head. From the Magazine Battery.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53591] £180.00 (£216.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] Rodney's Rock. An Arrow marks the spot from which Major Moore, 54th Reg.t, fell on the 15th June 1848 and lay exposed to heavy rain in a state of insensibility till the next morning, notwithstanding which he received no lasting injury.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53592] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] The Savannah.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53593] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] Prince Rupert's Bay.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53594] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] The Roseau Valley. From the Hospital, Morne Bruce.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53595] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] Morne Bruce. From the Magazine Battery.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53596] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] The Layeau Valley. From the Sea.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53597] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] Government House. From the Ruins of the Old Government House.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right, abrasion in sky.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53598] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Dominica] Morne Daniole. From King's Hill.
[after Lieutenant Whitworth Porter and Mrs Anne Porter.]
[n.d., 1849.]
Tinted lithograph. Printed area 175 x 230mm (7 x 9"). Narrow margins top and right.
One of eleven views from the rare book 'Views in the Island of Dominica' which was, according to Abbey, probably published for private circulation. First Lieutenant, Whitworth Porter (1827-92) was in Dominica from 1847-50 with his wife Anne. He later served in the trenches of Sebastopol during the Crimean War (publishing a book about his experiences), where he was promoted to brevet-major, then Captain in 1859. He was appointed commanding Royal Engineer at Barbados in 1874, then commanding Royal Engineer of the western district, stationed at Plymouth, 1877. He retired with the honorary rank of major-general in 1881. Major interest to Malta collectors. He wrote "A History of the Knights of Malta" and was connected to the "Order of St. John & Jerusalem".
Abbey Travel: 695.
[Ref: 53599] £160.00 (£192.00 incl.VAT)

[Four lithographic views of Jamaica on an album sheet.] Campbellsfield Penn. [&] The Kingston Theatre. [&] The Episcopal church of Kingston. [&] [Untitled scene of a plantation owner and foreman leading a runaway slave back].
[n.d., c.1830.]
Four lithographs, various sizes, trimmed and laid on album paper, three with titles pasted underneath. Album sheet 440 x 260mm.
[Ref: 53701] £230.00 (£276.00 incl.VAT)

Life in Philadelphia. Have you any Flesh coloured Silk Stockings, young Man? Oui Madame! Her is voen pair of the first qualité!
Engd. by Chas Hunt [after Edward William Clay].
London. Pub. by Harrison Isaacs. Charles Street, Soho Sq.re. [n.d. c.1825.]
Hand-coloured aquatint. 230 x 190mm (9 x 7½"). Sheet has been trimmed to plate. Slight discolouring in the margins.
A large black woman asks the man at the counter for flesh coloured stockings, for which he offers her a pair of black stockings. Clay, inspired by Edward Cruikshank's 'Life in London' series, published his 'Life in Philadelpia' series from 1828-1830. Of the fourteen aquatints ten were satires on the black populace (who were freed when Pennsylvania banned slavery in 1780), which did much to enforce the negative stereotypes held even in the free North. Very popular, they inspired these copies, published in London.
[Ref: 53569] £190.00 (£228.00 incl.VAT)

[Vanderbilt Hall].
E. Parsons.
[n.d. c. 1930.]
Etching, 225 x 180mm (9"x7"), with large margins. Rust mark in top left margin.
View of Vanderbilt Hall, Princeton University.
[Ref: 53603] £95.00 (£114.00 incl.VAT)

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