Edward Gibbon, (author of Decline & Fall ..), 1850.
"Edward Gibbon" engraved by W.H.Egleton after a picture by Joshua Reynolds, published in Gibbon's Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, about 1850. Steel engraved print with recent hand colour. Soiling in the margins. Size 10 x 12 cms. Ref E806

John Tyler, History of the United States of America, 1865.
[ John Tyler ] engraved by C.Holl after a picture by C.Fenderich, steel engraved antique portrait published in History of the United States of America, about 1865. Size 15 x 22 cms. Ref E792

Washington Irving, History of the United States of America, 1865.
[ Washington Irving ] anonymous artist/engraver, steel engraved antique portrait published in History of the United States of America, about 1865. Size 15 x 22 cms. Ref E791

Zachary Taylor, 1865.
[ Zachary Taylor ] (President 1849-50) engraved by T.W.Hunt from a photograph, steel engraved antique portrait published in History of the United States of America, about 1865. The vignette shows "Okee-cho-bee, Dec 25th 1837". Size 15 x 22 cms. Ref E789

Jose Echegaray (Spanish, 1832 - 1916), 1900.
"Jose Echegaray" (Spanish, 1832 - 1916) etching published in Germany, about 1900. Size 9 x 12 cms including inscription. Ref E589

James McKean at the Bar, Kays Portraits, 1795/1835.
"James McKean at the Bar Edinr." (at the High Court of Justiciary charged with Murder), dated 1795. 'This is understood to be a striking likeness of the prisoner, as he appeared at his trial-placed between two of the Old Town Guard-for the murder of Buchanan the Lanark carrier.' Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8. Size 16 x 10.5 cms plus margins. Ref E402

Jerome William Knapp (legal), Kays Portraits, 1800/1835.
[ JEROME WILLIAM KNAPP, LTD., DEPUTY-CLERK OF ARRAIGNS. ] (legal) undated, about 1800. Mr. Knapp was an English barrister of the Middle Temple, and succeeded his father as Deputy-Clerk of Arraigns on the home circuit, which office he filled with much ability for a period of nearly thirty years. He came to Edinburgh in 1794, as Clerk of Arraigns to the Commission of Oyer and Terminer for the trial of Watt and Downie, accused of high treason-the former of whom suffered capital punishment. Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8. Size 8 x 12 cms plus margins. Ref E398

Lord Polkemmet (lawyer), Kays Portraits, 1799/1835.
[ LORD POLKEMMET ] (lawyer) dated 1799. WILLIAM BAILLIE of Polkemmet, descended from an ancient family of Linlithgowshire, was the eldest son of Thomas Baillie, W.S. He was educated for the bar, and passed advocate in l 758. He acted as Sheriff-Depute of the before-mentioned county for above twenty years; and in 1792 was promoted to the bench. Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8. Size 10 x 13.5 cms plus margins. Ref E396

Francis Jeffery, Advocate, Kays Portraits, 1816/1835.
[ FRANCIS JEFFREY, ESQ., ADVOCATE ] ONE OF THE SENATORS OF THE COLLEGE OF JUSTICE. Dated 1816. This distinguished individual, son of Mr. George Jeffrey, a Depute-Clerk of Session, was born in Windmill Street, or Charles Street, near George Square, on the 23d of October 1773. His early years were marked by vivacity and quickness of apprehension; and his progress at the High School was rapid and decided. After studying for several years, from 1788, at the University of Glasgow, he repaired to Queen's College, Oxford, and there passed the greater portion of 1792-3. Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8. Size 10.5 x 15.5 cms plus margins. Ref E395

Sir William Miller, Kays Portraits, 1799/1835.
[ SIR WILLIAM MILLER OF GLENLEE, BART. ] one of the Senators of the College of Justice. Dated 1799. THIS venerable Judge is the only son of Sir Thomas Miller, Bart., Lord President of the Court of Session, who died at his seat of Barskimming, in Ayrshire, in 1789. SIR WILLIAM was admitted a member of the Faculty of Advocates in 1777. At the keenly contested election in 1780, he was returned M.P. for the city of Edinburgh, in opposition to Sir Laurence Dundas, and took his seat in Parliament; but he was unseated upon a petition, and his opponent declared duly elected. Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8. Size 10 x 13.5 cms plus margins. Ref E394

Sergeant William Duff, Kays Portraits, 1792/1835.
[ SERGEANT WILLIAM DUFF, OF THE 42D REGIMENT, OR ROYAL HIGHLANDERS ] The 42d Regiment, or, as it is commonly called in Scotland, the "Forty-Twa," was originally formed about the year 1729, and obtained the name of the "Black Watch," from the nature of the duty, and the appearance of the soldiers, whose Celtic dress was of a more sombre description than the showy scarlet uniform of the regular troops. Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8. Size 13 x 20.5 cms plus margins. Ref E392

George III, Kays Portraits, 1800/1835.
"George III" dated 1800. Kay states that this was executed by the artist during a short stay in London in the year 1800. Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8. Size 8 x 12.5 cms plus wide margins. Ref E390

Paul Emperor of Russia, Kays Portraits, 1804/1835.
"The Late Emperor Paul" of Russia, dated 1804. Kay states that this likeness of Paul I is from an original drawing by a Russian gentleman, who was banished to Siberia for thus having ventured to portray the ugly features of the Imperial Autocrat. Copper etched print published in Kay's Edinburgh Portraits, 1837-8. Size 7.5 x 8.5 cms plus margins. Ref E388

Reginald Pole, Cardinal, printed for Richard Chiswell, c1685.
"Effigies Reginaldi Poli Cardinalis" (Reginald Pole 1500 - 1558, Archbishop of Canterbury) engraved by R.White, published by Richard Chiswell at the Rose and Crown in St.Pauls Churchyard, about 1685. Copper engraved print, partial plate mark, margins of just under 1 cm. Size 15 x 23.5 cms. Ref E364

Edward Duke Somerset, 1685.
"Edwardus Seimerus Somerseti" (Edward Seymour, First Duke of Somerset,1506 - 1552) engraved by R.White, published by Richard Chiswell at the Rose and Crown in St.Pauls Churchyard, about 1685. Copper engraved print, partial plate mark, margins of just under 1 cm. Size 15 x 23.5 cms. Ref E361

Henry Halford (President of the Royal College of Physicians), 1841.
"Sir Henry Halford, President of the Royal College of Physicians" (1766-1844) engraved by J.Cochran after a picture by H.Room, published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrap Book, 1841. Steel engraved print. Size 10 x 12 cms plus inscriptions and wide margins. Ref D9876

John Irskine ( Earl of Marr), 1827.
"John Erskine, Earl of Marr" engraved by Page, published in History of Scotland, 1827. Copper engraved print, good condition. Size 10 x 13 cms. Ref D9439

John Campbell (Duke of Argyll & Greenwich), 1827.
"John Campbell, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich" engraved by Page, published in History of Scotland, 1827. Copper engraved print, extremely slight foxing. Size 10 x 13 cms. Ref D9438