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Algier by Mattaus Merian 1646
 
Early copper plate engraved map of Algier in Africa by Mattaus Merian published in Frankfurt around 1646. The picture gives a birds eye view of the city and its fortifications.
 
The picture does has some light creasing as you would expect from an engraving of this age, central fold as issued. Size of engraved area 340mm x 220mm.

Ref no: 1630  Price: £85.00
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Early copper plate engraved map of Algier in Africa by Mattaus Merian published in Frankfurt around 1646. The picture gives a birds eye view of the city and its fortifications.
Augsburg, Venice & Heidelberg C1747
 
Copper plate engraving published by Thomas Astley showing, the Heidelberg Tun, The Lady of Newburg and Habits of the Women of Augsburg in Germany. The picture also features the Rialto Bridge Venice Italy, a Common Gondola, The Bucentaure, The Doge of Venice, The Lady of Loretto and Virgils Tomb. Published for 'A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels...'  1743-1747. Compiled by John Green.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has a grubby left hand border which will fully mount out, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 240mm x 200mm.

Ref no: 1629  Price: £35.00
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Copper plate engraving published by Thomas Astley showing, the Heidelberg Tun, The Lady of Newburg and Habits of the Women of Augsburg in Germany. The picture also features the Rialto Bridge Venice Italy, a Common Gondola, The Bucentaure, The Doge of Venice, The Lady of Loretto and Virgils Tomb. Published for 'A New General Collection of Voyages and Travels...'  1743-1747. Compiled by John Green.
Lord Nelson 1815 
 
Copper plate engraving by T Wallis of Admiral Lord Nelson from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, July 1815.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and discolouration but generally in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1612  Price: £20.00
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Copper plate engraving by T Wallis of Admiral Lord Nelson from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, July 1815.
M Bougainville, Maghellan Streights C1780 
 
Copper plate engraving of M Bougainville hoisting French Colours on a small rock in Maghellan Streights, South America. Engraved by Royce from an original drawing by Vangro the engraving was published for Moore's Voyages & Travels around 1780.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 260mm x 130mm.

Ref no: 1627  Price: £35.00
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Copper plate engraving of M Bougainville hoisting French Colours on a small rock in Maghellan Streights, South America. Engraved by Royce from an original drawing by Vangro the engraving was published for Moore's Voyages & Travels around 1780.
Lord Howe 1815 
 
Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Lord Howe from an original drawing by W M Craig. Admiral of the Fleet Lord Richard Howe fought in the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, June 1815.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and discolouration but generally is in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1616  Price: £20.00
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Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Lord Howe from an original drawing by W M Craig. Admiral of the Fleet Lord Richard Howe fought in the American War of Independence and the French Revolutionary Wars. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, June 1815.
The Death of Lord Nelson 
 
Copper plate engraving by T Brown of the 'Death of Lord Nelson, mortally wounded on the quarter deck of the Victory in the Battle of Trafalgar' from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, June 1815.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing,discolouration ansd a light water stain bottom right but generally is in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1611  Price: £20.00
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A Calm by R Pollard 1793
 
Super early aquatint engraving titled 'A Calm' published by R Pollard in Spa Fields London in 1793.
 
The picture is a little grubby around the border but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 280mm x 180mm.
 
Ref no: 1625   Price: £28.00
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Super early aquatint engraving titled 'A Calm' published by R Pollard in Spa Fields London in 1793.
View of London from the Strand Bridge 1816
 
Copper plate engraving of a 'View of London from the Strand Bridge' published by Thomas Kelly in London 1816. There is a small boat in the foreground with people appearing to be fishing in the Thames with nets and St Paul's Cathedral in the background.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the borders, most of which will mount out, otherwise generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 210mm x 150mm.

Ref no: 1619  Price: £18.00
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Copper plate engraving of a 'View of London from the Strand Bridge' published by Thomas Kelly in London 1816. There is a small boat in the foreground with people appearing to be fishing in the Thames with nets and St Paul's Cathedral in the background.
Admiral Lord Collingwood 
 
Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Admiral Lord Collingwood from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, August 1815.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and discolouration but generally in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 210mm x 160mm.

Ref no: 1615  Price: £18.00
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Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Admiral Lord Collingwood from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, August 1815.
Sir Sidney Smith 
 
Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Sir Sidney Smith from an original drawing by W M Craig. Sub-titled 'With 300 British sailors defended the Breach of Acre'. Sidney Smith is the Admiral of whom Napoleon said ' That man made me miss my destiny'. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, August 1815.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and discolouration but generally in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1613  Price: £18.00
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Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Sir Sidney Smith from an original drawing by W M Craig. Sub-titled 'With 300 British sailors defended the Breach of Acre'. Sidney Smith is the Admiral of whom Napoleon said ' That man made me miss my destiny'. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, August 1815.
Napoleon Bonaparte
 
Copper plate engraving by T Wallis of 'Napoleon Bonaparte, late Emperor of the French' from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley around 1815.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and discolouration but generally in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1608  Price: £18.00
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Copper plate engraving by T Wallis of 'Napoleon Bonaparte, late Emperor of the French' from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley around 1815.
The Duke of Wellington
 
Copper plate engraving by T Wallis of 'The Illustrious Duke of Wellington' from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, October 1814.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and discolouration but generally in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1617  Price: £18.00
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Copper plate engraving by T Wallis of 'The Illustrious Duke of Wellington' from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, October 1814.
William Pitt
 
Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Prime Minister Wiliam Pitt (The Younger) from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, December 1814.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing and discolouration but generally in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1609  Price: £18.00
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Copper plate engraving by T Brown of Prime Minister Wiliam Pitt (The Younger) from an original drawing by W M Craig. The engraving was published by T Kinnersley, December 1814.
Gibraltar 1822
 
Superb aquatint engraving of Gibraltar dated 1822 and published in Paternoster Row London by Thomas Kelly. A scarce print.
 
The picture has a slight mark to the left hand side, in the sky, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x 170mm.
 
Ref no: 1592   Price: £35.00
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Superb aquatint engraving of Gibraltar dated 1822 and pubished in Paternoster Row London by Thomas Kelly. A scarce print.
Ruins of the Ancient Memnonium Statues 1822
 
Early aquatint engraving of ' Ruins of the Antient (Ancient) Memnonium Statues', Egypt. Published in Paternoster Row London by Thomas Kelly in 1822. A scarce print.
 
The picture has a couple of very minor foxing marks, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x 170mm.
 
Ref no: 1593   Price: £25.00
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Early aquatint engraving of ' Ruins of the Antient (Ancient) Memnonium Statues', Egypt. Pubished in Paternoster Row London by Thomas Kelly in 1822. A scarce print.
The Docks at Sebastopol C1850 
 
Steel engraving of the Docks, Barracks, Naval Stores at Sebastopol. Projected and constructed by J Upton, Colonel of Engineers. The picture was published around 1850.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 210mm x 130mm.
 
Ref no: 1588   Price: £18.00
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Steel engraving of the Docks, Barracks, Naval Stores at Sebastopol. Projected and constructed by J Upton, Colonel of Engineers. The picture was published around 1850.
Greenwich Hospital 1798
 
Super copper plate engraving of Greenwich Hospital from the River Thames by P Audinet from an original drawing by E Dayes. The picture dates from around 1798.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 250mm x 160mm.
 
Ref no: 1586   Price: £38.00
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Super copper plate engraving of Greenwich Hospital from the River Thames by P Audinet from an original drawing by E Dayes. The picture dates from around 1798.
Sir John Evelyn's Plan for London C1750
 
Copper plate engraving of 'London restored or Sir John Evelyn's plan for rebuilding that ancient metroplis after the fire in 1666'. Engraved by B Cole from an original drawing by Sir John Evelyn. Nice engraved insets of the Parish Church of Trinity in the Minories and the Chapel of the Rolls. The picture dates from around 1750.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 340mm x 200mm.
 
Ref no: 1589   Price: £28.00
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Copper plate engraving of 'London restored or Sir John Evelyn's plan for rebuilding that ancient metroplis after the fire in 1666'. Engraved by B Cole from an original drawing by Sir John Evelyn. Nice engraved insets of the Parish Church of Trinity in the Minories and the Chapel of the Rolls. The picture dates from around 1750.
Lord Howe's victory June 1794 
 
Copper plate engraving of Lord Howe's victory on the 1st June 1794. The battle was the first and largest fleet action of the naval conflict between the British and French fleets during the French Revolutionary Wars. The picture was published by Thomas Kelly in London in 1816.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 170mm x 125mm.
 
Ref no: 1581   Price: £20.00
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Copper plate engraving of Lord Howe's victory on the 1st June 1794. The battle was the first and largest fleet action of the naval conflict between the British and French fleets during the French Revolutionary Wars. The picture was published by Thomas Kelly in London in 1816.
Battle of Corunna 
 
Copper plate engraving of the Battle of Corunna in the Peninsular Wars, which in turn was part of the Napoleonic Wars. The engraving, by Fittler from an original drawing by Adam Neale shows the Harbour of Corunna in North West Spain. The British Army under Sir John Moore was evacuated from the harbour by the Royal Navy in 1808. The picture was published by Thomas Kelly in London in 1816.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some water staining, mainly to the borders but also just encroaching onto the image on the right hand side. There is also some light creasing, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 210mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1580   Price: £18.00
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Copper plate engraving of the Battle of Corunna in the Peninsular Wars, which in turn was part of the Napoleonic Wars. The engraving, by Fittler from an original drawing by Adam Neale shows the Harbour of Corunna in North West Spain. The British Army under Sir John Moore was evacuated from the harbour by the Royal Navy in 1808. The picture was published by Thomas Kelly in London in 1816.
Greenwich Hospital C1850
 
Super steel engraving of Greenwich Hospital by J B Allen from an original drawing by G Chambers. The picture was published by James Virtue in London around 1850.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders with a small tear at the bottom, well below the main title and as such will mount out. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 260mm x 180mm.
 
Ref no: 1578   Price: £38.00
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Super steel engraving of Greenwich Hospital by J B Allen from an original drawing by G Chambers. The picture was published by James Virtue in London around 1850.
Vasquez De Gama c1786
 
Early copper plate engraving 'Vasquez De Gama introduced to the Zamorin (or King) at Calicut India'. Vasquez De Gama, was a Portuguese navigator and the first person to sail round the Cape of Good Hope. The picture was published by Alex Hogg in London around 1786. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 280mm x 150mm.
 
Ref no: 1576  Price: £25.00
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Early copper plate engraving 'Vasquez De Gama introduced to the Zamorin (or King) at Calicut India'. Vasquez De Gama, was a Portuguese navigator and the first person to sail round the Cape of Good Hope. The picture was published by Alex Hogg in London around 1786.
Part of Greenwich Hospital from the Ravensbourne 1822
 
Rare early lithograph giving a view from between Greenwich and Deptford over the Ravensbourne (Deptford Creek). Printed by Charles Joseph Hullmandel from an original drawing on stone by James Duffield Harding. The picture was published in 1822 probably in the Britannia Delineata. A super picture. 
 
The picture which is hand coloured has some very minor foxing to the outer border but otherwise in very good condition. Size of engraved area 310mm x 230mm.
 

Ref no: 1571    Price: £45.00
Rare early lithograph giving a view from between Greenwich and Deeptford over the Ravensbourne (Deptford Creek). Printed by Charles Joseph Hullmandel from an original drawing on stone by James Duffield Harding. The picture was published in 1822 probably in the Britannia Delineata.
The Roman Pharos in Dover Castle 1722.
 
Very rare copper plate engraving ' The Roman Pharos in Dover Castle' Kent. The remains of the Roman Pharos, or Lighthouse, can still be found in the grounds of the Norman Castle. The engraving is by R Kirkall from an original drawing by W Stukeley and is dated 1722.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders, but this will completely mount out, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 280mm x 180mm.
 
Ref no: 1565  Price: £35.00
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Very rare copper plate engraving ' The Roman Pharos in Dover Castle' Kent. The remains of the Roman Pharos, or Lighthouse, can still be found in the grounds of the Norman Castle. The engraving is by R Kirkall from an original drawing by W Stukeley and is dated 1722.
Dover Town and Harbour 1797.
 
Early copper plate engraving the Town and Harbour of Dover in Kent. The engraving comes from Edward Hasted's History of Kent and was published in 1797.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders, but this will completely mount out, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 300mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1566  Price: £28.00
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Early copper plate engraving the Town and Harbour of Dover in Kent. The engraving comes from Edward Hasted's History of Kent and was published in 1797.
Gibraltar from Algeziras 1839
 
Steel engraving Gibraltar from Algeziras published by Fisher Son and Co 1839. The picture is engraved by J C Bentley from an original drawing by C Bentley.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but this will mount out, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 190mm x 130mm.
 
Ref no: 1568   Price: £18.00
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Steel engraving Gibraltar from Algeziras published by Fisher Son and Co 1839. The picture is engraved by J C Bentley from an original drawing by C Bentley.
Gibraltar 1839
 
Steel engraving of Gibraltar from the Lower Signal Tower at the foot of the Queen of Spain's Chair. Published by Fisher Son and Co 1839. The picture is engraved by E finden from an original drawing by C Bentley.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but this will mount out, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 190mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1569   Price: £18.00
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Steel engraving of Gibraltar from the Lower Signal Tower at the foot of the Queen of Spain's Chair. Published by Fisher Son and Co 1839. The picture is engraved by E finden from an original drawing by C Bentley.
H.M.S. Success at Umata C1778.
 
Rare early copper plate engraving ' The SUCCESS wedged on a Rock, being at the same time between the fire of the SPANISH FORT at UMATA, and a SHIP in the HARBOUR'. I think this particular print comes from Moore's 'Voyages and Travels' published in 1778.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some light creasing  and is quite grubby around the borders, otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 290mm x 200mm.
 
Ref no: 1560  Price: £40.00
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Rare early copper plate engraving ' The SUCCESS wedged on a Rock, being at the same time between the fire of the SPANISH FORT at UMATA, and a SHIP in the HARBOUR'. I think this particular print comes from Moore's 'Voyages and Travels' published in 1778.
American Revolution engraving, Lord Rodney C1783
 
Super early copper plate American Revolution picture of ' The French Admiral COUNT De GRASSE Delivering his Sword to Admiral (now LORD) RODNEY, (Being a more Exact Representation of that Memorable Event than is given in any other Work of this kind). On Board the Ville de Paris after being Defeated by that Gallant Commander on the Glorious 12th April 1782, in the West Indies'. Engraved by Thornton from an original drawing by Hamilton, the picture comes from Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England and dates from around 1783.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the border and has some discolouration, otherwise in good condition. Size of page 380mm x 240mm.

Ref no: 1555 Price: £35.00
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Super early copper plate American Revolution picture of ' The French Admiral COUNT De GRASSE Delivering his Sword to Admiral (now LORD) RODNEY, (Being a more Exact Representation of that Memorable Event than is given in any other Work of this kind). On Board the Ville de Paris after being Defeated by that Gallant Commander on the Glorious 12th April 1782, in the West Indies'. Engraved by Thornton from an original drawing by Hamilton, the picture comes from Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England and dates from around 1783.
American Revolution engraving, John Paul Jones, H.M.S. Serapis C1783
 
Super early copper plate American Revolution picture of ' The Engagement of Captain Pearson in His Majesty's Ship Serapis with Paul Jones of the American Ship of War called the Bon Homme Richard: in which Action the former was taken, while the Countess of Scarborough was also captured by the Pallas frigate. Engraved by R Collier from an original drawing by Hamilton, the picture comes from Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England and dates from around 1783.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the border and has some discolouration, otherwise in good condition. Size of page 380mm x 240mm.

Ref no: 1554 Price: £35.00
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Super early copper plate American Revolution picture of ' The Engagement of Captain Pearson in His Majesty's Ship Serapis with Paul Jones of the American Ship of War called the Bon Homme Richard: in which Action the former was taken, while the Countess of Scarborough was also captured by the Pallas frigate. Engraved by R Collier from an original drawing by Hamilton, the picture comes from Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England and dates from around 1783.
American Revolution engraving, Lord Robert Manners C1783
 
Super early copper plate American Revolution picture of ' The Gallant and Right Hon. CAPTAIN LORD ROBERT MANNERS MORTALLY WOUNDED, on board the RESOLUTION, in the Glorious Victory obtained over the French Fleet, the, 12th April 1782, in the West Indies'. Engraved by Pollard from an original drawing by Hamilton, the picture comes from Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England and dates from around 1783.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the border and has some discolouration, otherwise in good condition. Size of page 380mm x 240mm.

Ref no: 1556 Price: £35.00
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Super early copper plate American Revolution picture of ' The Gallant and Right Hon. CAPTAIN LORD ROBERT MANNERS MORTALLY WOUNDED, on board the RESOLUTION, in the Glorious Victory obtained over the French Fleet, the, 12th April 1782, in the West Indies'. Engraved by Pollard from an original drawing by Hamilton, the picture comes from Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England and dates from around 1783.
Guarme, Peru, South America, John Ogilby C1670
 
Very early copper plate engraving of the Fortifications at Guarme, now Huarmey, in Peru South America. The engraving is by John Ogilby and dates from around 1670, cartography by Montanus Arnoldus.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing which may flatten out but otherwise the picture is in good condition. Size of engraved area 160m x 130mm.

Ref no: 1556 Price: £25.00
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Very early copper plate engraving of the Fortifications at Guarme, now Huarmey, in Peru South America. The engraving is by John Ogilby and dates from around 1670, cartography by Montanus Arnoldus.
Dutch Ceylon? by J W Heydt 1744
 
Early copper plate engraving of, I think, the Governor's House, Dutch Ceylon but I cannot be certain. The picture is engraved by A Hoffer from an original drawing by J W Heydt and is dated 1737. Central fold as issued.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders and has a thinning of the paper in the legend box but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 260mm x 220mm.

Ref no: 1558  Price: £45.00
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Early copper plate engraving of, I think, the Governor's House, Dutch Ceylon but I cannot be certain. The picture is engraved by A Hoffer from an original drawing by J W Heydt and is dated 1737. Central fold as issued.
Vue De Rufisco, Ivory Coast C1747
 
Early copper plate engraving of Vue De Rufisco, Ivory Coast Africa . Engraved by Pierre Quentin Chedel after Cochin and published around 1747. Central fold as issued.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 250mm x 160mm.

Ref no: 1559  Price: £35.00
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Early copper plate engraving of Vue De Rufisco, Ivory Coast Africa . Engraved by Pierre Quentin Chedel after Cochin and published around 1747. Central fold as issued.
Surate, India by Mallet C1683
 
Very early copper plate picture of Surate, India. The map comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description  I'Universe', published in France in 1683.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some imperfections in the titles but this is in the actual printing not this particular print, we know this as we have had two of these engravings before all with exactly the same flaw. Otherwise the picture is in good condition. Size of engraved area 140m x 100mm.

Ref no: 1550 Price: £35.00
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Very early copper plate picture of Surate, India. The map comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description  I'Universe', published in France in 1683.
Bombardment of Odessa C1860
 
Steel engraving of the the Bombardment of Odessa by the English and French April 22 1854, Crimea. The picture shows the explosion of the Imperial Mole. The picture dates from around 1860.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the borders with some minor tears to the outer border which should mount out. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 190mm x 100mm, excluding the ornate borders.
 
Ref no: 1557 Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of the the Bombardment of Odessa by the English and French April 22 1854, Crimea. The picture shows the explosion of the Imperial Mole. The picture dates from around 1860.
The Thames Tunnel, Marc Brunel, Tombleson 1834 
 
Super steel engraving of the Thames Tunnel from Tombleson's Thames or 80 picturesque views on the Thames and Medway published in 1834. Engraved by Henry Winkles Brunel's tunnel from Rotherhithe to Wapping was still under construction at the time this engraving was produced. The tunnel finally opened in 1843 at a financial loss.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 150m x 100mm excluding ornate border.
 

Ref no: 1544     Price: £20.00
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Super steel engraving of the Thames Tunnel from Tombleson's Thames or 80 picturesque views on the Thames and Medway published in 1834. Engraved by Henry Winkles Brunel's tunnel from Rotherhithe to Wapping was still under construction at the time this engraving was produced. The tunnel finally opened in 1843 at a financial loss.
Peru, South America by Mallet C1686
 
Very early copper plate map of Ples Dv Perou, Peru in South America. The map comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe', published in Germany around 1686.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is a bit grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1549  Price: £28.00
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Very early copper plate map of Ples Dv Perou, Peru in South America. The map comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe', published in Germany around 1686.
View of Greenwich Hospital C1775
 
Early copper plate engraving 'View of Greenwich Hospital' engraved for Harrison's History of London around 1775. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 160mm x 100mm.
 

Ref no: 1542    Price: £20.00
Early copper plate engraving 'View of Greenwich Hospital' engraved for Harrison's History of London around 1775.
London from Greenwich Park C1810
 
Early copper plate engraving 'London from Greenwich Park Kent' engraved by J Greig from an original painting by G Arnald. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 190mm x 130mm.
 

Ref no: 1540    Price: £28.00
Early copper plate engraving 'London from Greenwich Park Kent' engraved by J Greig from an original painting by G Arnald.
Gravesend, aquatint by J C Stadler 1795 

Stunning early original aquatint of Gravesend in Kent with the River Thames in the background by J C Stadler from an original drawing by J Farrington R.A. The picture was published in June 1795 by J & J Boydell in the Pall Mall Gallery,Cheapside, London and has original hand colouring.  
 
The picture has a very small mark in the sky and a little scratch mark bottom left. The border is a little discoloured but generally the condition is good. A rare print. Size of engraved area 320mm x 220mm.
 

Ref no: 1521      Price: £75.00 
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Stunning early original aquatint of Gravesend in Kent with the River Thames in the background by J C Stadler from an original drawing by J Farrington R.A. The picture was published in June 1795 by J & J Boydell in the Pall Mall Gallery,Cheapside, London and has original hand colouring.
Views of the Coast of Kamtschatka, Siberia, Russia 1785.
 
Early copper plate map of 'Views on the Coast of Kamtschatka', Siberia Russia. Engraved for Anderson's edition of Captain Cook's Voyages and published by Alex Hogg in London in 1785. The upper picture shows the entrance to Awatska, the middle the entrance to Awatska Bay and the lower a view in the entrance of Awatska Bay when the lighthouse on the North Head bore SE by S, distance 2 miles. These views were taken by members of Captain Cook's third voyage during their visit to Kamtschatka following his death in Hawaii.  
 
The chart, which has later hand colouring, has some creasing but generally is in good condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 210mm.
 

Ref no: 1522     Price: £38.00
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Early copper plate map of 'Views on the Coast of Kamtschatka', Siberia Russia. Engraved for Anderson's edition of Captain Cook's Voyages and published by Alex Hogg in London in 1785. The upper picture shows the entrance to Awatska, the middle the entrance to Awatska Bay and the lower a view in the entrance of Awatska Bay when the lighthouse on the North Head bore SE by S, distance 2 miles. These views were taken by members of Captain Cook's third voyage during their visit to Kamtschatka following his death in Hawaii.
Spithead by J M W Turner C1840 
 
Super steel engraving 'Spithead' in the Solent, guarding Portsmouth Harbour. Engraved by William Miller from an original drawing by J W M Turner, picture dates from around 1840.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little discoloured around the border but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 260mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1518  Price: £25.00
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Super steel engraving 'Spithead' in the Solent, guarding Portsmouth Harbour. Engraved by William Miller from an original drawing by J W M Turner, picture dates from around 1840.
Wreck off Hastings by J M W Turner C1840 
 
Steel engraving 'Wreck off Hastings' East Sussex. Engraved by William Miller from an original drawing by J W M Turner, picture dates from around 1840.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little discoloured around the border but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 270mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1519  Price: £20.00
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Steel engraving 'Wreck off Hastings' East Sussex. Engraved by William Miller from an original drawing by J W M Turner, picture dates from around 1840.
South America, George Anson 1745 
 
Early copper plate engraving of 'A View of the Hill of Petaplan and the rocks called White Friars' and 'A view of the Islands of Quibo and Quicara' South America. A super plate from Commander George Anson's Voyages 1745. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has folds as issued and is in good condition. Size of engraved area 490mm x 190mm.

Ref no: 1513  Price: £48.00
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Early copper plate engraving of 'A View of the Hill of Petaplan and the rocks called White Friars' and 'A view of the Islands of Quibo and Quicara' South America. A super plate from Commander George Anson's Voyages 1745.
Salee, Africa by John Ogilby 1670 
 
Early copper plate engraving 'Salee' Africa by John Ogilby (1600-1676). Published in London by Johnson in 1670 this picture comes from ' Africa being an Accurate Description of the Regions of Aegypt, Barbary, Lybia and Billedulgerid ....' 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has a reinforced centre fold, which is starting to come apart,  as issued and some slight creasing as you would expect from a picture of this age. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 290m x 220mm.

 
Ref no: 1501  Price: £65.00 
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Early copper plate engraving 'Salee' Africa by John Ogilby (1600-1676). Published in London by Johnson in 1670 this picture comes from ' Africa being an Accurate Description of the Regions of Aegypt, Barbary, Lybia and Billedulgerid ....'
La Rache, Africa by John Ogilby 1670 
 
Early copper plate engraving 'La Rache' Africa by John Ogilby (1600-1676). Published in London by Johnson in 1670 this picture comes from ' Africa being an Accurate Description of the Regions of Aegypt, Barbary, Lybia and Billedulgerid ....' 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has a reinforced centre fold as issued and some slight creasing as you would expect from a picture of this age. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 330m x 230mm.

 
Ref no: 1500  Price: £65.00 
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Early copper plate engraving 'La Rache' Africa by John Ogilby (1600-1676). Published in London by Johnson in 1670 this picture comes from ' Africa being an Accurate Description of the Regions of Aegypt, Barbary, Lybia and Billedulgerid ....'
Arzylla of Argille Africa by John Ogilby 1670 
 
Early copper plate engraving 'Arzylla of Argille' Africa by John Ogilby (1600-1676). Published in London by Johnson in 1670 this picture comes from ' Africa being an Accurate Description of the Regions of Aegypt, Barbary, Lybia and Billedulgerid ....' 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has a reinforced centre fold as issued and some slight creasing as you would expect from a picture of this age. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 330m x 230mm.

 
Ref no: 1499  Price: £65.00 
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Early copper plate engraving 'Arzylla of Argille' Africa by John Ogilby (1600-1676). Published in London by Johnson in 1670 this picture comes from ' Africa being an Accurate Description of the Regions of Aegypt, Barbary, Lybia and Billedulgerid ....'
Liverpool from the Mersey 1832
 
Steel engraving of Liverpool from the Mersey. Engraved by R Brandard from an original drawing by Samuel Austin. The engraving was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook in 1833. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 150mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1507  Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of Liverpool from the Mersey. Engraved by R Brandard from an original drawing by Samuel Austin. The engraving was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook in 1833.
Thubare, Arabian Coast 1832
 
Steel engraving of Thubare, a small harbour on the Arabian coast, upper part of the Red Sea. Engraved by W Miller from an original drawing by Samuel Austin. The engraving was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook in 1833. 
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 190mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1508  Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of Thubare, a small harbour on the Arabian coast, upper part of the Red Sea. Engraved by W Miller from an original drawing by Samuel Austin. The engraving was published in Fisher's Drawing Room Scrapbook in 1833.
A View of the Town and Island of St Helena C1790
 
Super early copper plate engraving 'A View of the Town and Island of St Helena in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to the English East India Company'. Probably engraved by Thornton around 1790, published in London by Alex Hogg.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is grubby around the borders and has some faint creasing to the image, which should flatten out. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 290m x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1485  Price: £35.00
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Super early copper plate engraving 'A View of the Town and Island of St Helena in the Atlantic Ocean belonging to the English East India Company'. Probably engraved by Thornton around 1790, published in London by Alex Hogg.
The Lion Brewery, Lambeth 1850
 
Super steel engraving of 'The Lion Brewery Lambeth' London from the Thames. Engraved by E W Radcliife from an original drawing by T Allom for Brayley's History of Surrey 1850.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1479  Price: £SOLD
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Super steel engraving of 'The Lion Brewery Lambeth' London from the Thames. Engraved by E W Radcliife from an original drawing by T Allom for Brayley's History of Surrey 1850.
Plans of London and Liverpool Docks 1808
 
Copper plate engraving showing a plan of the docks at Liverpool and London in 1808. Published by Longman Hurst & Rees in London in 1809. Engraved by Wilson Lowry.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has some very minor creases and a thinning of the paper just to the right of the upper titles but otherwise in very good condition. Size of engraved area 240mm x 180mm.
 
Ref no: 1484  Price: £22.00
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Copper plate engraving showing a plan of the docks at Liverpool and London in 1808. Published by Longman Hurst & Rees in London in 1809. Engraved by Wilson Lowry.
Molukse, Moluccas by Francois Valentyn C1725
 
Very early copper plate engraving of the big volcano eruption at Moluccas. Published in Francois Valentyn's Oud En Nieuw Oost-Indien in around 1725. A very rare print.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition, text on reverse. Size of engraved area 160mm x 130mm.
 
Ref no: 1468  Price: £35.00
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Very early copper plate engraving of the big volcano eruption at Moluccas. Published in Francois Valentyn's Oud En Nieuw Oost-Indien in around 1725. A very rare print.
The Great Fire of London C1840
 
Steel engraving of the Great Fire of London, viewed from the Thames by J Rogers from an original drawing by P J De Loutherbourg. The picture dates from around 1840.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 160mm x 110mm.
 
Ref no: 1460 Price: £18.00
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Steel engraving of the Great Fire of London, viewed from the Thames by J Rogers from an original drawing by P J De Loutherbourg. The picture dates from around 1840.
Staten and Maurice Islands, Arctic Circle Russia 1685  
 
Very early copper plate picture of Staten and Maurice Islands in the Arctic Circle, Russia from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe'. This is from the German first edition Beschreibung des gantzen Welt-Kreysses which was published in 1685.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 150mm x 110mm.
 

Ref no: 1436 Price: £35.00

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Very early copper plate picture of Staten and Maurice Islands in the Arctic Circle, Russia from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe'. This is from the German first edition Beschreibung des gantzen Welt-Kreysses which was published in 1685.
Zanbourg Harbour by Allain Mallet C1696
 
Very early copper plate map of Zanbourgh port by Allain Mallet from Les Travaux de Mars ou L'Art de la Guerre published in 1696.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, has a water stain at the bottom of the page, below the image, which will mount out. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 90mm.

Ref no: 1433 Price: £35.00
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Very early copper plate map of Zanbourgh port by Allain Mallet from Les Travaux de Mars ou L'Art de la Guerre published in 1696.
Kiel, Germany C1860
 
Steel engraving of Kiel, Germany published in London by James S Virtue in around 1860.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 190mm x 130mm.
 
Ref no: 1438  Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of Kiel, Germany published in London by James S Virtue in around 1860.
Early aquatint 'The Arsenal at Rhodes' 1801 
 
Early aquatint by I C Stadler from an original drawing by Cooper Willyams of 'The Arsenal at Rhodes'. The picture was published by
I White in Fleet Street London in 1801.
 
The engraving is in good condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x 160mm.
 
Ref no: 1427  Price: £18.00
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Early aquatint 'Caiffe and Mount Carmel' 1801 
 
Early aquatint by I C Stadler from an original drawing by Cooper Willyams of 'Caiffe and Mount Carmel', Israel. The picture was published by I White in Fleet Street London in 1801.
 
The engraving is in good condition. Size of engraved area 220mm x 160mm.
 
Ref no: 1428  Price: £18.00
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Early aquatint by I C Stadler from an original drawing by Cooper Willyams of 'Caiffe and Mount Carmel', Israel. The picture was published by I White in Fleet Street London in 1801.
Kamtschatka C1790
 
Early copper plate engraving' A View of the Summer and Winter Habitations in Kamtschatka'. Published by Alex Hogg in London following Captain Cook's third and final voyage.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is quite grubby around the borders but most of this will mount out. The engraved area is in good condition. Size of engraved area 330m x 200mm.

Ref no: 1422 Price: £22.00
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The Island of Pines C1790
Early copper plate engraving by Peltro, 'A View of the Island of Pines'. Published probably by Alex Hogg in London following Captain Cook's second voyage.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is quite ragged along the bottom edge but most of this will mount out, also a little grubby around the borders but generally in reasonable condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 210mm.

Ref no: 1424 Price: £22.00
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Early copper plate engraving by Peltro, 'A View of the Island of Pines'. Published probably by Alex Hogg in London following Captain Cook's second voyage
Kamtschatka C1790
 
Early copper plate engraving by J G Wooding, ' A View of the Inside of a Winter Habitation in Kamtschatka'. Published by Alex Hogg in London following Captain Cook's third and final voyage.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is very grubby at the bottom below the titles and has a crease top right. The top is also close trimmed but price does reflect condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 220mm.

Ref no: 1421 Price: £18.00
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Early copper plate engraving by J G Wooding, ' A View of the Inside of a Winter Habitation in Kamtschatka'. Published by Alex Hogg in London following Captain Cook's third and final voyage.
A View of Deptford C1765
 
Early copper plate engraving of 'A View of Deptford'. Deptford is on the Thames in South East London. The picture was engraved for the Modern Universal British Traveller and dates from around 1765.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 270mm x 150mm.
 
Ref no: 1407 Price: £45.00
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Early copper plate engraving of 'A View of Deptford'. Deptford is on the Thames in South East London. The picture was engraved for the Modern Universal British Traveller and dates from around 1765.
Oreston & the Catwater near Plymouth C1830
 
Steel engraving titled 'Oreston, & The Cat-Water, near Plymouth'. The picture was engraved by Davies from an original drawing by W. H. Bartlett and dates from around 1830.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 150mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1418 Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving titled 'Oreston, & The Cat-Water, near Plymouth'. The picture was engraved by Davies from an original drawing by W. H. Bartlett and dates from around 1830.
Fortifications at Bomarsund
 
Steel engraving of the 'Fortifications of Bomarsund'. Bomarsund was a 19th century fortress in the Sund on the Aland Islands in the Baltic. Built by Russia in 1832 it was destroyed by the British-French fleet in the Crimean War in 1854. The picture dates from around 1860.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has a small crease bottom right but otherwise in very good condition. Size of engraved area 210mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1414 Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of the 'Fortifications of Bomarsund'. Bomarsund was a 19th century fortress in the Sund on the Aland Islands in the Baltic. Built by Russia in 1832 it was destroyed by the British-French fleet in the Crimean War in 1854. The picture dates from around 1860.
Rear Admiral Richard Kempenfelt (1718-1782)
 
Early steel engraving of Rear Admiral Richard Kempenfelt by H Robinson from an original painting by Kettle. The picture dates from around 1830. In 1781 Richard Kempenfelt won the Battle of Ushant against the French under de Guichen with a vastly inferior fleet capturing twenty ships.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a bit grubby around the border, not affecting the image but otherwise in very good condition. Size of engraved area 120mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1413 Price: £15.00
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Early steel engraving of Rear Admiral Richard Kempenfelt by H Robinson from an original painting by Kettle. The picture dates from around 1830. In 1781 Richard Kempenfelt won the Battle of Ushant against the French under de Guichen with a vastly inferior fleet capturing twenty ships.
Robert Blake 1831
 
Early steel engraving of Robert Blake by J Cochran dated 1831 from an original picture painted by H.P. Briggs. The original painting was presented to Greenwich Hospital by Sir Robert Preston. Robert Blake (1559-1657) was General at Sea and sometimes referred to as 'Father of the Navy'.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 130mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1412 Price: £15.00
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Early steel engraving of Robert Blake by J Cochran dated 1831 from an original picture painted by H.P. Briggs. The original painting was presented to Greenwich Hospital by Sir Robert Preston. Robert Blake (1559-1657) was General at Sea and sometimes referred to as 'Father of the Navy'.
Rare aquatint of Westminster from the Thames 1808
 
Very rare aquatint of 'The waterfront of the buildings on the Eastern side of New Palace Yard' Westminster, London. The picture comes from the Antiquities of Westminster published by John Thomas Smith in Castle Street, East Oxford Street and is dated 1808. The engraving is by W M Fellows from an original drawing by John Smith.
 
The engraving is in excellent condition, no foxing or creasing. Size of engraved area 250m x 200mm.
 
Ref no: 1399 Price: £35.00
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Very rare aquatint of 'The waterfront of the buildings on the Eastern side of New Palace Yard' Westminster, London. The picture comes from the Antiquities of Westminster published by John Thomas Smith in Castle Street, East Oxford Street and is dated 1808. The engraving is by W M Fellows from an original drawing by John Smith.
English and French Fleets in the Channel in 1512, Circa 1800
 
Early copper plate picture of the ' Engagement between the French and English Fleets in the Channel on the 10th August 1512'. The engraving is by J G walker from an original painting by R Clevely. Published by R Bowyer in 1802.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 190m x 140mm excluding ornate borders.
 
Ref no: 1381 Price: £28.00
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Early early copper plate picture of the ' Engagement between the French and English Fleets in the Channel on the 10th August 1512'. The engraving is by J G walker from an original painting by R Clevely. Published by R Bowyer in 1802.
Vauxhall Bridge, from the Thames, Tombleson 1835
 
Super steel engraving of Vauxhall Bridge from Tombleson's Thames or 80 picturesque views on the Thames and Medway published in 1835.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is laid on card (fixed at the top only) and apart from some very minor staining in good condition. Size of engraved area 150m x 100mm excluding ornate border.
 
Ref no: 1395 Price: £18.00
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Super steel engraving of Vauxhall Bridge from Tombleson's Thames or 80 picturesque views on the Thames and Medway published in 1835.
Bonapart on board the Belerophon off Plymouth 1816
 
Copper plate engraving ' Bonapart on board the Belerophon off Plymouth'. An early picture of Napoleon published by Thomas Kelly in Paternoster Row, London on January 20th 1816.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the border but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 160mm x 150mm.
 
Ref no: 1384 Price: £SOLD
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Copper plate engraving ' Bonapart on board the Belerophon off Plymouth'. An early picture of Napoleon published by Thomas Kelly in Paternoster Row, London on January 20th 1816.
Sebastopol Ukraine C1860.
 
Steel engraving of the harbour at Sebastopol in the Ukraine published by James Virtue around 1860.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in very good condition. Size of engraved area 190mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1379 Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of the harbour at Sebastopol in the Ukraine published by James Virtue around 1860.
The Storming of San Sebastion by D J Pound C1860
 
Steel engraving of the Storming of San Sebastion by D J Pound from an original painting by G W Terry. The picture dates from around 1860.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders with a light stain to the left hand side, away from the image. Otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 160mm x 120mm, excluding the ornate borders.
 
Ref no: 1368 Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of the Storming of San Sebastion by D J Pound from an original painting by G W Terry. The picture dates from around 1860.
The Gallant affair of the Hecia and Arrogant C1870
 
Steel engraving of the Gallant affair of the Hecia and Arrogant cutting out a Russian Barque from under the batteries of Eckness May 20th 1864. The picture is engraved by H Biddy and dates from around 1870.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is a little grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 120mm, excluding the ornate borders.
 
Ref no: 1369 Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of the the Gallant affair of the Hecia and Arrogant cutting out a Russian Barque from under the batteries of Eckness May 20th 1864. The picture is engraved by H Biddy and dates from around 1870.
War Canoes of Otaheite C1820.
 
Early engraving of ' War Canoes of Otaheite equipp'd for engagement as represented by Captain Cook'. The picture dates from around 1820.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 130mm.
 
Ref no: 1363 Price: £15.00
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Early engraving of ' War Canoes of Otaheite equipp'd for engagement as represented by Captain Cook'. The picture dates from around 1820.
Bligh Sand , Nr Sheerness in Kent, J M W Turner C1860
 
Super steel engraving by R Brandard from an original painting by J M W Turner. Bligh Sand is just off Cliffe near Sheerness on the Kent side of the water and Leigh on Sea on the Essex side. The picture dates from around 1860.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in very good condition. Size of engraved area 250mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1350 Price: £22.00
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Super steel engraving by R Brandard from an original painting by J M W Turner. Bligh Sand is just off Cliffe near Sheerness on the Kent side of the water and Leigh on Sea on the Essex side. The picture dates from around 1860.
Sir Walter Raleigh C1552-1618
 
Steel engraving of the Elizabethan adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh. The engraving dates from around 1830.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 130mm x 100mm.
 
Ref no: 1348 Price: £15.00
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Steel engraving of the Elizabethen adventurer Sir Walter Raleigh. The engraving dates from around 1830.
New York, lithograph 1857.
 
Early folding lithograph ' View of New York 1787'. This picture is from D T Valentine's Manual 1857.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, has folds as issued and has a small repaired tear where the left hand border reduces in size. Otherwise is in good condition. Size of engraved area 280mm x 190mm.
 
Ref no: 1332 Price: £18.00
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Early folding lithograph ' View of New York 1787'. This picture is from D T Valentine's Manual 1857.
Wreck off Dover, Kent C1840

Steel engraving by A Willmore from an original painting by C Stanfield R.A. 'Wreck off Dover' published around 1840.
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is, like most engravings of this age, slightly grubby around the border but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 260mm x 170mm.

Ref no: 1330 Price: £20.00
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Steel engraving by A Willmore from an original painting by C Stanfield R.A. 'Wreck off Dover' published around 1840.
Newcastle upon Tyne 1842

Early steel engraving from 'The Ports, Harbours, Watering Places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain published by W E Finden in London in 1842.
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is, like most engravings of this age, slightly grubby around the border but otherwise in good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 120mm.

Ref no: 1325 Price: £15.00
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Early steel engraving from 'The Ports, Harbours, Watering Places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britian published by W E Finden in London in 1842.Newcastle upon Tyne
A Man and Woman of the Island of Tanna, Captain Cook 1794 .
 
Copper plate engraving of ' A Man of the Island of Tanna & A Woman of the Island of Tanna', in the New Hebrides from Cook's Second Voyage. Published in 1794 by Alex Hogg for Baldwyn's New System of Universal Geography.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is grubby around the borders but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 320mm x 210mm.

Ref no: 1321 Price: £35.00
Early engraving ' Lord Exmouths Fleet bombarding the City of Algiers' by R Wallis from an original painting by Craig. The picture was published by T Kinnersley March 1817.
Mexico - Chequetan ou Seguataneo - Acapulco C1750
 
Early folding copper plate engraving by J V Schey from Des Herrn Admirals published around 1750. The picture relates to George Anson, Commander in Chief of a squadron of eight ships sent to harass the Spanish off the Western coast of South America..
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 350m x 200mm.

Ref no: 1318 Price: £45.00
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Acapulco George Anson's Voyages 1749 Mexico
Die Stadt Callao, Peru by Mallet C1683
 
Very early copper plate picture of the Port of Callao now in Peru. The picture comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe', published in France in 1683.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1292 Price: £35.00
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Mallet Port of Callao c1683 South America
Fishing boats on the Lagoon Venice, Italy C1870
Fine quality steel engraving of the Lagoon, Venice in Italy by H Fenn and published by Cassell & Company circa 1870.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 230mm x 150mm.

Ref no: 1288 Price: £25.00
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The Lagoon Venice Italy circa 1870
Fort Dauphin by Mallet C1683
 
Very early copper plate map of the French Fort Dauphin, now Tolanaro Madagascar. The map comes from Allain Mallet's 'Description I'Universe', published in France in 1683.
 
The map, which has later hand colouring, is close trimmed to the left hand side, will mount out, and has a small stain just below the engraved are. Otherwise in condition. Size of engraved area 140mm x 100mm.

Ref no: 1284 Price: £38.00
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Fort Dauphin Tolanaro Madagasgar A Mallet 1683
A view of the anchoring place at Tenian, Centurion, Anson C1748.
 
Early folding copper plate engraving from 1748 ' A view of the anchoring place at Tenian where the Centurion watered'. The picture is from the Atlas to Anson's voyage. Engraved by Johann Sebatien Muller 1715-1785. The Centurion was Anson's flagship.
George Anson commanded the fleet in 1747 that defeated the French Admiral de la Jonquièreat the First Battle of Cape Finisterre, capturing four ships of the line, two frigatesand seven merchantmen. He was promoted to Vice Admiraland elevated to the peerageas BaronAnson of Soberton. He subsequently became First Lord of the Admiraltybetween 1757 and 1762.

The picture, which has later hand colouring, is folded as issued and a little grubby around the edges. Size of engraved area 480mm x 190mm.

Ref no: 1267 Price: £45.00
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Watering place at Tenian George Anson flagship Centurion 1748
Budleigh Salterton Devon 1842

Early steel engraving from 'The Ports, Harbours, Watering Places and Picturesque Scenery of Great Britain published by W E Finden in London in 1842.
 
The picture, which has later hand colouring, is in good condition. Size of engraved area 180mm x 120mm.
 
Ref no: 1260 Price: £15.00
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Budleigh Salterton by W Finden 1842
Dover Castle, Kent, aquatint 1818
 
Superb rare aquatint of Dover Castle showing the English Channel engraved by John Hassell from an original painting by L Francia. The picture was published by T McLean in London in 1818. Large format.
 
The picture, which has original hand colouring, is a little grubby but generally in good condition. Size of engraved area 310m x 170mm.

 
Ref no: 1251 Price: £35.00
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Dover Castle aquatint John Hassell 1818 old print Kent

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