1886 EXQUISITE Portraits Gunpowder Plot Elizabeth George Washington Scotland 2v

ARCHER, Thomas

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Thomas Archer’s “Pictures and Royal Portraits” is a stunning, 19th-century illustrated survey of English and Scottish royals. While similar histories of these monarchs exist, none are as truly beautiful as this. This exquisite two-volume folio set contains engravings of famous works of art depicting the kings and queens of England and Scotland and the events of their reigns – many of which are famous on their own.

 

This book, in stunning, decorative red leather binding contains 69 full-page sepia engravings including:

  • Portrait of James I
  • Queen Elizabeth knighting Admiral Drake
  • The Gunpowder Plot – Guy Fawkes interrogated by James I
  • Richard I the Lionheart pardoning Bertrand de Gourdon
  • Thomas Cranmer at the Traitor’s Gate
  • George Washington crossing the Delaware during the Revolutionary War
  • Battle of the Nile – British Royal Navy at Aboukir Bay
  • Portrait of Queen Victoria and her First Council

$750.00

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1886 EXQUISITE Portraits Gunpowder Plot Elizabeth George Washington Scotland 2v

 

Thomas Archer’s “Pictures and Royal Portraits” is a stunning, 19th-century illustrated survey of English and Scottish royals. While similar histories of these monarchs exist, none are as truly beautiful as this. This exquisite two-volume folio set contains engravings of famous works of art depicting the kings and queens of England and Scotland and the events of their reigns – many of which are famous on their own.

 

This book, in stunning, decorative red leather binding contains 69 full-page sepia engravings including:

  • Portrait of James I
  • Queen Elizabeth knighting Admiral Drake
  • The Gunpowder Plot – Guy Fawkes interrogated by James I
  • Richard I the Lionheart pardoning Bertrand de Gourdon
  • Thomas Cranmer at the Traitor’s Gate
  • George Washington crossing the Delaware during the Revolutionary War
  • Battle of the Nile – British Royal Navy at Aboukir Bay
  • Portrait of Queen Victoria and her First Council

 

Item number: #25702

Price: $750

 

ARCHER, Thomas

 

Pictures and royal portraits illustrative of English and Scottish history, from the introduction of Christianity to the present time

 

London: Blackie & Son, [1886].

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages; 2 volumes
    • I – x, [2], 184
      • 35 plates
    • II – viii, [2], 171
      • 34 plates
    • Language: English
    • Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
      • Decorative red cloth
    • Size: ~12.25in X 9in (31cm x 23cm)

 

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25702

 

Category

European History

Authors

ARCHER, Thomas

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete