March Miscellany: Catalogue 152!

 

 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

 

View of the Road by Saorgio to the Passage of the Col de Tende. 
£420
Stock Ref: 68307

 

Emma Romer [facsimile signature]. Amina...
£360
Stock Ref: 68236

 

View the whole catalogue here! 
 
 

 
 

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