The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, engraven by Mr. Houbracken, and Mr. Vertue
with their Lives and Characters by Thomas Birch, A.M., F.R.S.
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Original 260+-year-old copper engravings on beautiful chain-laid paper
Printed in London by John and Paul Knapton
1742-1756
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Sheet size varies by edition, but plate sizes are all the same: approximately 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
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| PLATE 81 |
Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by P. Lely |
Approximate sheet size: 10.125 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 81 |
Anthony Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by P. Lely |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: very good to excellent; natural paper wrinkle in top and bottom margin, not affecting image; please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 82 |
George Savile, Marquis of Hallifax |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken |
Approximate sheet size: 9.75 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 82 |
George Savile, Marquis of Hallifax |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: very good to excellent; natural paper wrinkles in margins, not affecting image; please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 83 |
Thomas Otway |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by M. Beal |
Approximate sheet size: 10.125 x 16.125 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 83 |
Thomas Otway |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by M. Beal |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: very good to excellent; natural paper wrinkles in margins, not affecting image; a couple of marks in margins; please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 84 |
Frederick, Duke of Schomberg |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 9.875 x 15.875 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 84 |
Frederick, Duke of Schomberg |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: very good to excellent; stain in upper right corner not affecting image (would be covered once matted and framed); please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 85 |
Sir William Temple, Baronet |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by P. Lely |
Approximate sheet size: 10 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 85 |
Sir William Temple, Baronet |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by P. Lely |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: very good to excellent; stain in upper right corner not affecting image (would be covered once matted and framed); please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 86 |
Thomas Sydenham, M.D. |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by P. Lely |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent; please refer to enlargement. |
$399.99 |
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| PLATE 87 |
John Dryden, Esq. |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 9.875 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 87 |
John Dryden, Esq. |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent; please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 88 |
The Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq. |
| Engraved by George Vertue after a painting by T. Kersseboom |
Approximate sheet size: 9.75 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 88 |
The Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq. |
| Engraved by George Vertue after a painting by T. Kersseboom |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent; please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 89 |
John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 10.125 x 15.875 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued; typical age-toning around edges |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 89 |
John Tillotson, Archbishop of Canterbury |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent; please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 90 |
John Locke, Esq. |
| Engraved by George Vertue after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 10.125 x 15.75 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued; typical age-toning around edges |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 90 |
John Locke, Esq. |
| Engraved by George Vertue after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, apart from a couple of spots in the extreme upper right margin; please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 91 |
Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 9.75 x 15.875 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued; typical age-toning around edges |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 91 |
Laurence Hyde, Earl of Rochester |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 92 |
Thomas Tolmach, Lieutenant-General |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 11 x 16.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat grubby margins |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 92 |
Thomas Tolmach, Lieutenant-General |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 93 |
Sidney Godolphin, Earl of Godolphin |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 10.125 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning around edges, somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 93 |
Sidney Godolphin, Earl of Godolphin |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 94 |
Thomas Wharton, Marquis of Wharton |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 10 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning around edges, somewhat narrow right margin, as issued; ink offsetting on BACK of print |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 94 |
Thomas Wharton, Marquis of Wharton |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 95 |
Sir Isaac Newton |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent; please refer to enlargement. |
$399.99 |
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| PLATE 96 |
Daniel Finch, Earl of Nottingham |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 9.75 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning around edges, somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 96 |
Daniel Finch, Earl of Nottingham |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Very Good to Excellent, unobtrusive natural paper buckles in the outer margins – from the hand-laid paper making process. Margins lightly soiled. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 97 |
Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 10.125 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning around edges, somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 97 |
Charles Mordaunt, Earl of Peterborough |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 98 |
George Hamilton, Earl of Orkney |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Maingaud |
Approximate sheet size: 10.25 x 16.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning around edges, light foxing, mainly in margins |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 98 |
George Hamilton, Earl of Orkney |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Maingaud |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Good to Very Good; faint handling creases upper right and left corners, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 99 |
Henry Boyle, Lord Carleton, Chancellor of the Exchequer, &c |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 9.75 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning around edges, somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 99 |
Henry Boyle, Lord Carleton, Chancellor of the Exchequer, &c |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 100 |
Edward Russel, Earl of Orford |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 10.125 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning around edges, somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 100 |
Edward Russel, Earl of Orford |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 101 |
George Byng, Lord Viscount Torrington |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 9.75 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning around edges, somewhat narrow right margin, as issued |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 101 |
George Byng, Lord Viscount Torrington |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 102 |
Joseph Addison, Secretary of State |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 10 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: light foxing, stabilized tear mid-left margin, stopping just short of plate mark |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 102 |
Joseph Addison, Secretary of State |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 103 |
Sir Richard Steele, Knight |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 9.5 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 8.5 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: narrow right margin, as issued |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 103 |
Sir Richard Steele, Knight |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 104 |
Sir Samuel Garth, M.D., Knight |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 9.75 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 8.5 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: narrow right margin, as issued |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 104 |
Sir Samuel Garth, M.D., Knight |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, a couple of light fox marks in right margin; please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 105 |
Charles Talbot, Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by I. Vanderbank |
Approximate sheet size: 10.25 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 8.5 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: narrow right margin, as issued; typical age-toning around edges of paper |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 105 |
Charles Talbot, Lord Talbot, Lord High Chancellor |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by I. Vanderbank |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, a couple of tiny ink spots in margins; please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 106 |
Sir William Wyndham, Baronet |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken |
Approximate sheet size: 10.25 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 8.75 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued; typical age-toning around edges of paper |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 106 |
Sir William Wyndham, Baronet |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 107 |
Samuel Clarke, D.D. |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Gibson |
Approximate sheet size: 9.875 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 8.75 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued; typical age-toning around edges of paper |
$199.99 |
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| PLATE 107 |
Samuel Clarke, D.D. |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Gibson |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 108 |
Alexander Pope, Esq. |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by A. Pond |
Approximate sheet size: 9.875 x 16 inches
Approximate image size: 8.75 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued; typical age-toning around edges of paper |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 108 |
Alexander Pope, Esq. |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by A. Pond |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 9 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| Original biographical text accompanies engraving |
Condition: Excellent, please refer to enlargement. |
$299.99 |
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| PLATE 109 |
The Honourable & Right Reverend Father in God
Robert Drummond D.D.
Lord Bishop of Sarum And Chancellor of the most Noble Order of the Garter
June 11, 1761
Archbishop of York
October 23, 1761
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Engraved by James Watson from a painting by Joshua Reynolds
London, Printed for Robt Sayer, at No. 53 in Fleet Street |
Approximate sheet size: 14 x 21.5 inches
Approximate image size: 11 x 15.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| [tailpiece to The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, possibly added and bound by subscriber after 1764] |
Condition: Excellent, apart from a couple of tiny marks, mainly in margins. please refer to enlargement. |
$399.99 |
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John Lord Somers |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by G. Kneller |
Approximate sheet size: 8.875 x 14.5 inches
Approximate image size: 8.75 x 14.25 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| No text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: somewhat narrow right margin, as issued; typical age-toning around edges of paper; natural paper wrinkles; old paper adhered to BACK of print
NOTE: THIS ENGRAVING IS NOT LISTED IN THE INDEX OF "THE HEADS OF ILLUSTRIOUS PERSONS OF GREAT BRITAIN" AND MAY BE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE, DATED 1745 |
$199.99 |
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(Click image to enlarge. Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on actual antique engraving.) |
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John Duke of Argyle & Greenwich |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by Aikman |
Approximate sheet size: 9.5 x 15.5 inches
Approximate image size: 8.75 x 14 inches (about 23 x 36 cm) |
| No text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: typical age-toning of paper; short tears at topmost margin's edge
NOTE: THIS ENGRAVING IS NOT LISTED IN THE INDEX OF "THE HEADS OF ILLUSTRIOUS PERSONS OF GREAT BRITAIN" AND MAY BE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE, DATED 1735 |
$299.99 |
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(Click image to enlarge. Darvill's digital watermark does not appear on actual antique engraving.) |
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Ioannes Alberti, Asta Drentius |
| Engraved by Jacobus Houbraken after a painting by F. Decker |
Approximate sheet size: 8.75 x 13.5 inches |
| No text accompanies engraving |
Condition issues: this engraving has been trimmed down and adhered to a black backing paper. There are stains at top and bottom where the print was adhered to the backing paper. Also edge and corner wear.
NOTE: THIS ENGRAVING IS NOT LISTED IN THE INDEX OF "THE HEADS OF ILLUSTRIOUS PERSONS OF GREAT BRITAIN" AND MAY BE FROM ANOTHER SOURCE, DATED 1745 |
$199.99 |
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