Search Results: Eccentrics, Freaks, Criminals from Alan Wofsy Fine Arts

London, early 19th cent.. Engraving by an unknown artist of Andrew Borde, 16th Century traveller and physician. Image size: 144 x 79 mm. Sheet size: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London, late 18th cent.. Etching by an unknown artist of Andrew Whitson, born February 10, 1770. Image: 156 x 96 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: G. Smeeton, 1813.. Engraving by an unknown artist of Anne Siggs, beggar-woman. Image size: 141 x 88 mm. Sheet size: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. Stains from paste on image. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: Caulfield & Herbert, 1794.. Wood engraving by an unknown artist, originally printed by W. H. for Thomas Archer in 1612. Announcement of the arraignment and execution of John Selman "for a Fellony by him committed in the Kings Chappell at White-Hall upon Christmas Day last, in the presence of the King and divers of the nobility." Image size: 159 x 93 mm. Sheet size: 253 x 162 mm. Full margins. Wove paper. Stamp verso: "J Mathews New & Secondhand Bookseller, Bristol." From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: Hogg & Co., 1805.. Engravings by an unknown artist. Image: 137 x 87 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. (92 x 70 mm image not pasted down). From a periodical of remarkable characters.Manuscript description in a contemporary hand on lower margin. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: C. Johnson, early 19th cent.. Engraving by an unknown artist of Bertholde of Bertagnona, dwarf who was made Prime Minister of Alboin. Image: 179 x 105 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London, early 19th cent.. Etching by Roberts after a drawing by J. Tillotson of Charles Mackey, beggar. Image: 197 x 113 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. Staining at edges. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: J. Robins, 1821.. Stipple engraving by R. Cooper of Chevalier Desseasau, "Remarkable for his Vanity". Image: 189 x 108 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. Staining at corners. Second sheet included with printed text on Russian dwarves. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London, mid-18th cent.. Engraving by an unknown artist of a woman reknowned for having masqueraded as a man to serve in the Royal Military. Image: 176 x 122 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From a periodical of remarkable characters. Manuscript description in a contemporary hand on lower margin. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London, early 19th cent.. Engraving by an unknown artist of Colly Molly Puff, Pastryman. Image: 142 x 82 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: I. Caulfield, 1793.. Engraving by W. J. Taylor after a drawing by M. Lauron of Daniel, Oliver Cromwell's Porter, who stood over seven feet tall. Image size: 190 x 136 mm. Sheet size: 251 x 160 mm. Full margins. Wove paper. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: J. Caulfield, 1793.. Engraving by an unknown artist of Daniel Turner, reknowned 18th Century physician. Image: 183 x 103 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London, late 18th cent.. Engraving by Robert Graves of William Dodd, Doctor of Divinity, Executed in 1777 for forgery. Image: 127 x 87 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. Dossier with accompanying printed text concerning the case. 2 engravings, 3 sheets total. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: Neele & Stockley, 1789.. Engraving by an unknown artist with accompanying text pages from a periodical.Four sheets in total. Image: 129 x 73 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London, late 18th cent.. Engraving by Anthony Walker after a portrait by an unknown artist of Laurence Shirley, 4th Earl of Ferrers, accused of murdering his steward, John Johnson. Image: 155 x 94 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. Dossier with accompanying printed text concerning the trial and a second engraving by an unknown artist. 5 sheets total. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: Applebee, John, 1724. Etchings by George Cruikshank and others with accompanying text pages from periodicals, including a Nov. 1724 issue of "Applebee's Original Weekly Journal" concerning Sheppard, his crimes, and escapes. 10 sheets in total. Image sizes: various 119 x 119 mm (pictured) Sheet size: 306 x 251 mm Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: G. Smeeton, 18th cent.. Engraving by an unknown artist of convicted murderer, ca. 1759. Image: 121 x 82 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. With accompanying printed text clipped from several contemporary periodicals. 7 sheets total. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: Neele & Stockley, 1788.. Engraving by an unknown artist with accompanying text pages from a periodical. Five sheets in total. Image: 105 x 67 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London: I. Sewell, 1789.. Engraving by Bromley after a drawing by Forster of Dr. Monsey, physician. Image: 154 x 94 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.

London, late 18th cent.. Engraving by an unknown artist of Elias Hoyle, who lived to be 113 years old. Image: 136 x 109 mm. Sheet: 306 x 251 mm. Pasted down. With accompanying printed text clipped from periodicals and a listing of other reputed 18th c. centenarians from Yorkshire. From scrapbook compiled by noted 19th c. British collector T. Purland in 1845.