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Thomas Kouli Kan (Emperor of Persia) assassinated, 1788

Thomas Kouli Kan (Emperor of Persia) assassinated, 1788.
"Thomas Kouli Kan, Emperor of Persia, Assassinated in his tent by five of his Officers, two of whom he killed, before they could dispatch him" engraved by Grignion after a picture by Wale, published in Thomas Bankes's New .. System of Universal Geography, London, about 1788. Copper engraved print, with plate mark and good margins. Size 17 x 28 cms to plate mark. Ref E6683

 
Germany, Chamber for the Congress of Augsburg (1761), Mondhard Optical view, 1780

Germany, Chamber for the Congress of Augsburg (1761), Mondhard Optical view, 1780.
"Vue de la grande Chambre preparee pour le Congrez d'Ausbourg" optical view by Mondhard of Paris, published about 1780. Copper engraved antique print with original hand colour. Slight overall soiling, one small (2mm) wormhole in image area, plate mark and good margins. Size 40.5 x 26.5 cms including title, plus margins. Ref E5895

 
King Canute, 1849

King Canute, 1849.
"Canute reproving his Courtiers" engraved by F.Holl after a picture by R.E.Pine, published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1837. Steel engraved antique print. Size 15 x 13 cms, plus good margins. Ref E5855

 



Mary Queen of Scots going to her execution, 1875

Mary Queen of Scots going to her execution, 1875.
"Mary Queen of Scots led to Execution" engraved by P.Lightfoot after a picture by L.J.Pott, published in The Art Journal, 1875. Size 25 x 20 cms including title, plus margins. Ref E5065

 
USA History, Death of the Earl of Chatham (in 1778), 1863

USA History, Death of the Earl of Chatham (in 1778), 1863.
"Death of the Earl of Chatham", anonymous engraver after a picture by Copley, published in History of the United States of America, 1863. Steel engraved print, good condition. Size 18.5 x 14 cms plus title and margins. Ref E4949

 
Signalling by Fire, 1830

Signalling by Fire, 1830.
"Signals by Fire" engraved by R.Scott, published in Rollin's Ancient History about 1830. Steel engraving. Size 10 x 13.5 cms. Ref E3312

 



The Landing of William III at Torbay (in 1688), 1814

The Landing of William III at Torbay (in 1688), 1814.
"Landing of William III at Torbay" anonymous engraver, published in Hulme's History of England, 1814. Copper engraved print. Good condition. Size 16.5 x 21 cms. Ref E3128

 
Oliver Cromwell and portrait of Charles I, 1840

Oliver Cromwell and portrait of Charles I, 1840.
"Cromwell & the portrait of Charles the Ist" engraved by P.Lightfoot after a picture by A.Chisholme, published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1840. Steel engraved print, good condition with strong plate mark and good margins. Size 8.5 x 13 cms plus margins. Ref E3031

 
Froissart presenting his letters..., 1806

Froissart presenting his letters..., 1806.
"Froissart presenting his letters from Guy Count de Blois to Gascon Phoebus Count de Foix in his Palace of Orthez" etched by J.Harris, published in London by Longman, Hurst, Rees, And Orme in Jean Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain ..., 1805. Aquatint with original wash colour. Good condition with plate mark and good margins. Size 18 x 21.5 cms. Ref E1169

 



Crowning of Pope Boniface IX, Froissart, 1806

Crowning of Pope Boniface IX, Froissart, 1806.
"The Coronation of Pope Boniface, IX" etched by J.Harris, published in London by Longman, Hurst, Rees, And Orme in Jean Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain ..., 1805. Aquatint with original wash colour. Good condition with plate mark and good margins. Size 19 x 12.5 cms. Ref E1168

 
Tilt Field at St. Inglevere, France, Froissart, 1806

Tilt Field at St. Inglevere, France, Froissart, 1806.
"The Tilt Field at St. Inglevere, near Calais, by 3 French Knights against all Comers" (Jousting, 14th century?) etched by J.Harris, published in London by Longman, Hurst, Rees, And Orme in Jean Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain ..., 1805. Aquatint with original wash colour. Good condition with plate mark and good margins. Size 19 x 15.5 cms. Ref E1167

 
Signing of the Magna Carta by King John, 1850

Signing of the Magna Carta by King John, 1850.
"Signing of Magna Charta by King John" (Magna Carta, June 15th, 1215) anonymous artist / engraver, published in Barclay's Dictionary, about 1850. Steel engraved print with recent hand colour. Size 15.5 x 23 cms. Ref E722

 



Queen Isabel of Bavaria enters Paris (about 1400), Froissart, 1806

Queen Isabel of Bavaria enters Paris (about 1400), Froissart, 1806.
"Queen Isabel of Bavaria's entry into Paris" (about 1400) etched by J.Harris, published in London by Longman, Hurst, Rees, And Orme in Jean Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain ..., 1805. Aquatint with original wash colour. Good condition with plate mark and good margins. Size 18 x 19 cms. Ref E667

 
Entry of John Mountfort into Nantes, Froissart, 1806

Entry of John Mountfort into Nantes, Froissart, 1806.
"The Entry of John de Mountfort & his Duchess, into Nantes" (14th century) etched by J.Harris, published in London by Longman, Hurst, Rees, And Orme in Jean Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain ..., 1805. Aquatint with original wash colour. Good condition with plate mark and good margins. Size 17 x 19.5 cms. Ref E665

 
Execution of Aymerigot Marcel at paris, Froissart, 1806

Execution of Aymerigot Marcel at paris, Froissart, 1806.
"The Execution of Aymerigot Marcel, at Paris" (14th century?) etched by J.Harris, published in London by Longman, Hurst, Rees, And Orme in Jean Froissart's Chronicles of England, France, Spain ..., 1805. Aquatint with original wash colour. Good condition with plate mark and good margins. Size 18.5 x 15.5 cms. Ref E663

 



Magna Carta signing, 1850

Magna Carta signing, 1850.
"Signing the Magna Charta by King John" (in 1215) engraved by Allen after a picture by Lonsdale from a painting by Backler, published in History of England, about 1850. Steel engraving. Size 12.5 x 19 cms. Ref D9440

 
Charles I taking leave of his Children prior to execution, 1764

Charles I taking leave of his Children prior to execution, 1764.
"Charles 1st taking leave of his Children" (prior to his execution in January 1649), engraved by C.Grignion after a drawing by S.Wale, published in A New History of England by Mr. Mortimer, London, 1764. Dedicated to His Grace Charles Dowglas, Duke of Dover, with his crest below the image. Copper engraved print with recent hand colour. Clear plate mark and good margins. Size 16 x 25 cms to plate mark. Ref D6175

 
Edward I Resigns the Ensigns of Royalty (about 1327), 1764

Edward I Resigns the Ensigns of Royalty (about 1327), 1764.
"Edward 2nd resigns the Ensigns of Royalty" (about 1327) engraved by C.Grignion after a drawing by S.Wale, published in A New History of England by Mr. Mortimer, London, 1764. Dedicated to his Grace, Peregrine Bertie, Duke of Lancaster, with his crest below the image. Copper engraved print with recent hand colour. Clear plate mark and good margins. Size 17 x 25.5 cms to plate mark. Ref D5706

 
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