Robert Burns, 1855.
"Robert Burns, Poet" engraved by Rogers after a picture by Nasmith, published in The Complete Works of Robert Burns, about 1855. Steel engraved print. Size 15 x 22 cms. Ref E2229

Abraham Hume, 1850.
"Sir Abraham Hume, Bart." (1749 - 1838, one of the founders of the Geological Society) engraved by G.Stodart after a portrait by Joshua Reynolds, published in The National Gallery, about 1850. Steel engraved print. Good condition wide margins. Size 17.5 x 22 cms. Ref E1116

Joshua Reynolds, 1850.
"Sir Joshua Reynolds" (1723 - 1792) engraved by T.W.Hunt after a self portrait, published in The National Gallery, about 1850. Steel engraved print. Good condition wide margins. Size 19 x 24.5 cms. Ref E1115

John Knox, 1857.
"John Knox" (1505 - 1572) engraved by G.Stodart after an original painting, published in The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland, 1857. Steel engraved print. Size 13.5 x 19.5 cms. Ref E1080

George Buchanan (1506 - 1582), 1857.
"George Buchanan" (poet, politician and teacher of Mary Queen of Scots, 1506 - 1582) engraved by E.Scriven after a picture by Francis Pourbus, published in The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland, 1857. Steel engraved print. Size 10 x 13 cms. Ref E1079

John Graham, Viscount Dundee, 1857.
"John Graham of Claverhouse, Viscount Dundee" (1649 - 1689) engraved by W.J.Edwards after a picture by Sir Peter Lely, published in The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland, 1857. Steel engraved print. Size 10.5 x 13 cms. Ref E1077

John of Duke Argyle & Greenwich, 1857.
"John, Duke of Argyll & Greenwich" engraved by T.W.Hunt after a picture by Kneller, published in The Imperial Gazetteer of Scotland, 1857. Steel engraved print. Size 10.5 x 13 cms. Ref E1076

Valentine Green, author of History of Worcester, 1796.
"Valentine Green" engraved by J.Fittler after a picture by L.F.Abbott, published in Green's History of Worcester, 1796. Copper engraved print. Size 11 cms across. Ref E808

Mirabeau, 1858.
Comte de "Mirabeau" engraved by H.B.Hall, published in the History of France, about 1858. Steel engraved antique print. Size 16 x 20 cms. Ref E807

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