Catalogue 153: For the ABA Saatchi Fair!



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[William III as Prince of Orange] Wilhem Henrick Prins van Oranje en van Nassov etc. Stad-Hovder Capiteyn Admirael Generael der Vereenighde Nederlanden.
R. de Hooge f. uytgegeven 't Amsterdam by M. Doornick [n.d., c.1686].
£690
Stock Ref: 68993
  
 
We are exhibiting at the Saatchi Gallery, London's Rare Book Fair Stand I 83 (On First Floor) from 14 - 17 May. If you require tickets, please use the link below. We look forward to seeing you:
 
 
Highlights include:
 

[Six Views of London] To George Dance Esquire R.A., Architect to the City of London, &c. These Six Views of the Metropolis of the British Empire are respectfully dedicated by William Daniell. London January 1st 1805. [with] London from Greewich Park. Plate I. [&] London. Plate II. [&] London. Plate III. [&] London. Plate IV. [&] London. Plate V.
Drawn, Engraved & Published by William Daniell. N.º 9 Cleveland Street, Fitzroy Square, London June 1st 1804 [ - Jan.y 1, 1805].
£5900
Stock Ref: 68490
 

[John Wilkes.] Arms of Liberty and Slevery. To the Gentlemen, Clergy, and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex [...]
£1350
Stock Ref: 68935
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 Progress of the Toilet. - The Stays. - Plate 1. [&] - The Wig. - Plate 2. [&] - Dress Completed. Plate 3.
Design'd by an Amateur. J.s Gillray fec.t. London. Publish'd February 26.th 1810. by H. Humphrey, 27 St James's Street.
£950
Stock Ref: 68936
 
 
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