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London: published by Thomas M'lean, 1825. 4to. (10 1/4 x 8 inches). 23 hand-coloured aquatint plates by George Hunt after Egerton. Old calf skillfully rebacked, covers with triple fillet borders, spine in six compartments with raised bands, morocco lettering-pieces in the second and third compartments, the others with repeat decoration in gilt, gilt turn-ins, t.e.g. An excellent copy of the second edition of this rare, well-illustrated work including images of Scotland, the Lake District, Wales and Ir... more information

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Halifax: published for the proprietor by C.H. Belcher, no date but July 1839 - August 1840]. 4 parts in one volume, folio. (16 1/4 x 11 inches). Title with lithographic vignette, 12 lithographic views after Eagar, 9 drawn on stone by the artist, 3 by Benjamin Champney, printed by Thomas Moore (11) or Thayer (1), both of Boston. Stab-sewn into contemporary sugar-paper wrappers, contained within a modern black morocco-backed cloth box, lettered gilt. A very rare series of views by an artist who occupies an ... more information

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John Boydell, 1786. Proof before letters. Mezzotint, after David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690). Not in Wessely.. 20 1/8 x 28 1/2". The painting by Teniers the Younger had been acquired by Sir Robert Peel in 1784 and brought to England. It is now in the National Gallery, London. The composition illustrates, in a very imaginative way, a parable related in the Gospel of Luke: a rich man, dying, sees a beggar named Lazarus ascending to Heaven as he is dragged toward Hell. In this image we don't ... more information

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London: Published by John Boydell, [1779]. Mezzotint printed on laid paper. Very good condition apart from some overall light foxing and a small water stain in the right margin. Top of sheet is slight trimmed. 16 1/4 x 22 5/8 inches. 19 1/8 x 26 5/8 inches. A beautifully rendered print after the Dutch master of still life Franz Snyders, from John Boydell's 'Houghton Gallery' series. This stunning print, reflects Earlom's skill as an engraver as well as Snyder's genius as a painter. Alt... more information

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London: Published by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, Aug. 25, 1803. Mezzotint. State ii/ii with engraved inscription in closed letters. Image size: 17 3/4 x 13 7/8 inches. 19 3/4 x 13 ¾ inches. 20 3/8 x 14 ¼ inches. A lovely impression of this intriguing print of John Heaviside the Royal surgeon. This stunning portrait of George III surgeon demonstrates Earlom's skill as an engraver. Although Earlom studied under Cipriani and Boydell, he taught himself the art of mezzotint engra... more information

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London: printed for the author, 1743-1747. Volumes I and II only (of 4). 105 hand-coloured etched plates only (of 210), and one uncoloured plate of the 'Samoyed', all by and after Edwards, the plates numbered in a contemporary hand, English and French general titles with engraved vignettes by Johann Sebastian Miller and letterpress part-titles, text in English and French, translated by David Durand. Woodcut head- and tailpieces and initials. (Lacking the decorative frontispiece to vol I). G. EDWAR... more information

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London: printed by C. Rickaby "for the author" [i.e. William Gardiner and Messrs. Robinson], "1743-1751" [but watermarked text 1801-1805, plates 1794-1804]. 4 parts bound in 2 volumes. Titles and text printed on wove or laid paper, two general titles (one in French and one in English) at the front of vol.I with engraved vignettes by Johann Sebastian Müller. 1 hand-coloured etched emblematic frontispiece, 211 etched plates (printed on wove or laid paper, 210 finely hand-coloured, 1 ... more information

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[London: 1770]. Hand-coloured engraving. Very good condition. 13 3/4 x 9 3/4 inches. 19 3/8 x 11 7/8 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "British Herbal", a superb and rare work in which Edwards sought the essence of his subjects, producing graceful flower portraits. Edwards lived in London until about 1778, at which time he moved to Surrey, and exhibited at both the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided... more information

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[London: 1783-1801]. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 12 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches. 21 1/4 x 15 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Between 17... more information

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[London: 1783-1801]. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 12 3/4 x 10 1/4 inches. 21 3/8 x 14 3/4 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Betwe... more information

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[London: 1783-1801]. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 13 3/8 x 9 7/8 inches. 21 1/4 x 14 3/4 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Betwee... more information

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[London]: 1787. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 12 7/8 x 9 3/4 inches. 19 7/8 x 13 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Between 1769 an... more information

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[London]: 1788. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 13 3/8 x 9 3/4 inches. 21 3/8 x 15 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Between 1769 an... more information

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[London: 1783-1801]. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. Trimmed close to the plate mark on the right and left sides. 13 3/8 x 9 3/4 inches. 16 3/8 x 10 1/8 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also prov... more information

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[London: 1770]. Hand-coloured engraving. Very good condition. 13 7/8 x 9 5/8 inches. 18 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "British Herbal", a superb and rare work in which Edwards sought the essence of his subjects, producing graceful flower portraits. Edwards lived in London until about 1778, at which time he moved to Surrey, and exhibited at both the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided... more information

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[London: 1770]. Hand-coloured engraving. Very good condition apart from a 2 1/4" loss in the top left-hand corner. 13 3/4 x 9 5/8 inches. 18 1/2 x 10 3/4 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "British Herbal", a superb and rare work in which Edwards sought the essence of his subjects, producing graceful flower portraits. Edwards lived in London until about 1778, at which time he moved to Surrey, and exhibited at both the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and the Roya... more information

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[London: 1783-1801]. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 12 7/8 x 9 3/4 inches. 21 x 14 1/2 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Between 17... more information

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[London]: 1795. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 12 7/8 x 9 7/8 inches. 21 1/8 x 14 3/4 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Between 176... more information

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[London: 1783-1801]. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 13 3/8 x 9 3/4 inches. 20 1/8 x 14 1/8 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Betwee... more information

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[London]: 1788. Hand-coloured engraving by Edwards. Very good condition. 13 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches. 21 3/8 x 14 7/8 inches. A beautifully designed image from Edwards "A Collection of Flowers drawn after Nature...", a superb and rare work. Edwards lived in London until about 1778 when he moved to Surrey, exhibiting at the Society of Artists, of which he was a member, and at the Royal Academy. In addition to the fine arts, he also provided designs for textiles, particularly cotton calico. Between 176... more information

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