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Autograph Letter Signed, to Edward Thomason in Birmingham, replying on behalf of the Duke of Clarence that “His Royal Highness is pleased further to observe that the Medal is a good likeness, and appears to be well and neatly executed” by DANIELL, James William

by DANIELL, James William

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Autograph Letter Signed, to Edward Thomason in Birmingham, replying on behalf of the Duke of Clarence that “His Royal Highness is pleased further to observe that the Medal is a good likeness, and appears to be well and neatly executed”

by DANIELL, James William

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Bushy House, 14 January 1827. 1 page 7 x 4 inches, minor blemishes, traces of former mounting on verso. James William Daniell (1773-c.1855). He was hired as tutor to the FitzClarence children (George, Henry, Sophia, Mary, Frederick, Elizabeth, Adolphus, Augusta, Augustus, Amelia; the children William had with his long-term mistress Dorothea Jordan). Once the children had grown up, Daniell became librarian to their father and, later, his steward at Bushy House until around 1826. Sir Edward Thomason (1769-1849), a manufacturer and inventor in Birmingham knighted by King William IV. At age 16 he was articled to Matthew Boulton in the Soho Foundry. He began manufacturing in his father's factory around 1793, establishing a trade in gilt and plated buttons. The business expanded into manufacture of medals, tokens and coins, and later plated gold and silver works. In 1835 he sold the business to Whitegrave and Collis.
Views in the Burman Empire. Drawn on the Spot [wrapper title]
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Views in the Burman Empire. Drawn on the Spot [wrapper title]

by KERSHAW, Captain James, after; and William DANIELL (1769-1837), engraver

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Donald Heald Rare Books
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London: Smith, Elder and Co, 1831. Oblong folio. (18 1/2 x 23 1/2 inches). 10 hand-colored aquatints by Daniell after Kershaw. Wrapper title in expert facsimile. Expertly bound to style in red straight grain morocco, covers bordered in gilt, spine gilt A very rare complete set of views engraved by Daniell after Kershaw, depicting the aftermath of the First Anglo-Burmese War (1824-26). Kershaw was a member of the invading forces who made drawings of the journey between Rangoon and the capital. Announced for sale in the Asiatic Journal, they are there described as "extremely beautiful, and do very great credit to the pencil of Capt. Kershaw, and the engraver of the eminent artist conjoined with him. The gorgeous temples and peculiar edifices at Rangoon, Prome, Pagahm Mew &c. are represently with great fidelity; and the landscapes are exquisite. We have rarely seen a more successful exhibition of Eastern scenery, with all its soft tints, delicate light and luxuriant foliage ... These plates afford the… Read More
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