[Whiting n.d., c.1820s.]
Embossed card, sheet 115 x 145mm. 4½ x 5¾", specially designed for scrap album. Some foxing, partially glued to scrap sheet.
Bust in profile commemorating Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769 - 1852), Field Marshal and Prime Minister. His portrait is surrounded by military standards lettered with his victorious battles; a crown above, Britannia weeping lower right, a recumbent lion at her feet. Also a winged angel of victory laying a wreath to right.
[Ref: 11932]  £80.00