Grosvenor Prints

  Cover image: [George, Prince of Wales] The Lover's Dream. ''A Thousand Virtues seem to lackey her, Driving far off each thing of Sin & Guilt.'' Milton. J.s Gillray swa.n et fec.t Pub.d Jan.y 24.th 1795, by H. Humphrey No 37, New Bond Street. Etching with very fine hand colour. Sheet 315 x 415mm (12½ x 16¼"). Trimmed into plate, laid on album paper at sides, folded on right. The Prince of Wales (1762-1830) lies asleep, hugging his pillow, surrounded by visions including Princess Caroline (1768-1821) as a radiant beauty and George III (1738-1820) with a generous allowance.  A satire of the Prince's consent to marry on condition of the payment of his debts and an increased income. BM Satires 8610. [Ref: 69241 ]    Catalogue 154 contains just over 190 items, comprising the following subjects: Glorious Revolution: Jacobites , Nonjurors and Seven Bishops Satire Portraits Mezzotint Portraits  Decorative Items Decorative Mezzotints Views Overseas Views UK Spo...

 Cover image: [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: https://firsts.artsvp.com/ce33e4?link=grosvenor   Our listing for the fair: Catalogue 153 contains just over 450 items, comprising the following subjects: Satire Portraits Mezzotint Portraits  Glorious Revolution   Jacobites Williamites Decorative Items Decorative Mezzotints Views Overseas Views UK Natural History Sports and Pastimes Science Americana Religious Music, Dance & Opera French Items English Civil War   Highlights include:   ...

   Cover image: This Print representing M.r John Goldham, field Adjutant of the London Volunteer Cavalry, executing the six Divisions of the Austrian Broad Sword Exercise at speed, with a Sab re in each hand, and with the utmost effect and precision, Is Dedicated to Lieut. Col.l Anderton, and the other Officers & Members of the Regiment, by their most obedient and very humble Serv.t Dean Wolstenholme. Painted by D. Wolsteholme. Engraved by S.W. Reynolds. Published Feb.y 1, 1806 by Mess.rs Colnaghi & C.º Cockspur Street, London. £480 Stock Ref: 68209     Our newest listing contains just over 360 items, including the following subjects: Satire Portraits Mezzotint Portraits including some after Reynolds Decorative Items Decorative Mezzotints Views Overseas Views UK Natural History Sports and Pastimes Military Naval Science Americana Religious Music, Dance & Opera     A few highlights:   [Sir Sidney Smith.]  £850 Stock Ref: 68216 ...

  Cover image: Robert Burns. Born MDCCLIX. Died MDCCXCVI. RB Parkes [pencil signature] [after Alexander Naysmyth.] London, Published June 5.th 1888, by P. & D. Colnaghi & Co. 13 & 14, Pall Mall East. Mezzotint, printed on chine collé, limited edition of 150 signed by the engraver, PSA blindstamp. 515 x 410mm (20¼ x 16¼"), with large margins.  Alexander Nasmyth's famous portrait, which was painted so that it could be engraved for the 1787 second edition of 'Poems, Chiefly in the Scottish Dialect'. His oil is now in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (PG 1063). Engraved by Robert Bowyer Parkes (1830-1904)   Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd. PSA p.42.  [Ref: 66396 ]   £260.00   (£312.00 incl.VAT)    We hope you had a refreshing holiday season. Welcome to our first listing of 2026!   Catalogue 151 contains just over 350 items, including the following subjects: Satire Portraits Mezzotint Portrai...

 Cover image: The Children of their Royal Highnesses Frederick & Augusta, Prince & Princess of Wales. Prince William Born 14 Nov.r 1743. Prince George Born 24 May 1738. Prince Edward Born 14 March 1738/9. Du Pan Pinx.t. J. Faber Fecit. Printed for John Bowles at N.º 13 in Cornhill, and Carington Bowles, at N.º 69 in St Paul's Church Yard. Mezzotint, fine & scarce impression. Sheet 355 x 500mm (14 x 19¾"). Trimmed into image on three sides, into plate at bottom, very slight staining at bottom. A group portait in a garden, with: George (later George III) firing an arrow at a popinjay; Edward (Duke of York & Albany), holding a gun; William Henry (Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh), still in skirts, holding a garland of flowers; Elizabeth in a small carriage drawn by a dog; and Augusta holding the baby Henry. CS 147, state iii of iii. Ex: collection of The Hon. Christopher Lennox-Boyd. [Ref: 67545 ]   £480.00   We dedicate this final listing of 2...

    Christmas 1882. The Sunday Schools. St John's Parish, Detroit, Michigan. [1882] Pamphlet, 4pp, 240 x 160mm (9½ x 6¼"), printed in green. The programme for a Christmas service, with the lyrics of ten carols. American interest. [Ref: 63756 ]    Just a reminder to get in your orders for Christmas as soon as possible!  Our last posting days are as follows: Via Royal Mail  & Parcelforce: UK Thursday, 18th December (make sure you have paid by 10am that day so we can take it to the Post Office!) . International from Tuesday, 9th December. Via FedEx :   International- from 11th December.  Unfortunately we cannot guarantee delivery in time for Christmas due to potential customs delays outside of our control. Our next listing: Catalogue 150 , will be out lunchtime Wednesday 3th December. We'll be closing at 3pm on Monday 22nd December and reopen 10am Fri...