Lease with engraved heading written for Dirgue Billers Olmius, 2nd Baron Waltham, to William Williams, comedian, for a period of 99 years at the rent of 5 shillings on condition that within a year Williams erects upon it a theatre for comedians. The theatre at Weymouth became one of the venues frequented by companies of strolling players. On the verso are 18th century endorsements including the surrender of the lease to Robert Lumley Kingston 20 March 1771
Description:
In English., Written on vellum with red wax seal and blue embossed stamp affixed., and For further information, consult library staff.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
Williams, William (Comedian) and Kingston, Robert Lumley.
Notice of a Meeting of the Council of the Medical Society of London
Alternative Title:
Sir, I beg leave to inform you, that there will be a Meeting of the Council, on Monday next
Description:
Title from item., Letterpress text, with a woodcut illustration of the seal of the Medical Society of London., Form completed in manuscript on 29 August 1826, to specify that the meeting would occur on "the 4th day of Septr. at 8 in the evening." An additional ink annotation at the bottom notes that "The Library Committee will meet at 7 oclock.", Mounted to 27.2 x 21 cm., and Mounted opposite page *468 in volume 3 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
Publisher:
Compton & Ritchie, printers, Middle Street, Cloth Fair, London
Ticket to the Anniversary Meeting of the Medical Society of London, to occur at the Society's House on Bolt Court, Fleet Street
Alternative Title:
This ticket admits the bearer to the Anniversary Meeting at the Society's House, Bolt Court, Fleet Strt
Description:
Title from item., Entirely engraved; illustrated at top with an image of Apollo with bow and arrow seated over a slain serpent, signed "W. Grainger inv. sc." in lower right., Monogrammatic initials "MSL" within circle in lower left., Completed in manuscript with details of the meeting, including the date of 8 March 1821 and time of 3 o'clock. "Mr. Callaway" is noted as giving the oration, and the ticket is numbered "No. 144" in lower right., Mounted to 27.1 x 20.9 cm., and Mounted before page 469 in volume 3 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
A.D. Welch, (Late Stalker and Welch). 134, Leadenhall Street. Midshipman's equipment
Description:
Caption title., Docket title on verso: A.D. Welch, (Late Stalker and Welch). 134, Leadenhall Street. Midshipman's equipment., Date from manuscript annotation on Lewis Walpole Library copy., A detailed order form from military suppliers A.D. Welch in two columns, each paired with a blank column for pricing., and Order form completed in manuscript and dated "May 23, 1825." The customer, "Mr. D.J. Child," has selected 21 white calico shirts, 1 pair blue Flushing trowsers, 12 pairs duck trowsers, 1 uniform suit complete, three jackets of various prices, 2 waistcoats, a black leather hat and box for two hats, a pair of worsted gloves, 6 pounds of common soap, one pewter hand bason [sic], 2 log-lines, 2 hand-line for lashing hammock, 2 gold loops and cockades and one pair cot screws, for which he was charged £34 6s 9d to include £1 2s 6d for cartage and waterage to get the order to his ship. For further information, consult library staff.
No. Excise-Office, at in Distt. Colln. 1748 and Receipt for payment of carriage tax
Description:
Title transcribed from item., Body of text: Received of [blank] of [blank] in the County of [blank] the sum of [blank] Pounds for [blank] four-wheel carriage, and [blank] two-wheel carriage, of which [blank] has this day given notice, according to the Statute of the Twentieth Year of His present Majesty. In full for one year., Printed in red ink., Form completed in ink by the Excise Office at Methwould in Lynn, Swaffham District, 30 May 1748. The completed receipt reads: Received of Cyril Wycke Esqr. of Hockhold [Hockwold] in the County of Norfolk the sum of four Pounds for one four-wheel carriage ... Also annotated on the verso., and For further information, consult library staff.
Date from manuscript annotation on Lewis Walpole Library copy., Printed bill from William Grundy for instruction at his Parr Hall boarding academy for young ladies near St. Helens in what was then Lancashire, with itemized list subjects, lessons, goods and services offered., and Completed in manuscript and addressed to "Mrs. Gordon," the bill is dated "Dec. 18th, 1821" and covers "6 months' board and education of Miss Gordon ..." It was receipted and signed by "Wm. Grundy" on 8 January 1822, with a footnote that the school "will re-open on Jany. 22nd." For further information, consult library staff.
publish'd according to act of Parliament May 1st, 1751.
Call Number:
Folio Greenberg 75 H67 753
Collection Title:
Leaf 47. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
At his trial before Felix the Roman Governor of Judea, a very short St. Paul stands on a stool so as to be seen. The stool is steadied by a fat angel who is fast asleep and so unaware of the angry looking dog who wears a collar etched with the name 'Felix'. He stands addressing a gallery filled with people in Dutch dress. On the left behind a curtain the orator Tertullus tears up his speech; at his feet a demon pieces the fragments together. On the right Justice is shown as a fat woman who is not blind, one eye is not covered by the blindfold, in her left hand are the scales and in her left a butcher's knife. All the faces are caricatured; many of the audience hold their noses. In the distance can be seen boats on a river and a windmill
Alternative Title:
Paul before Felix burlesqued
Description:
Title etched above image., State and publisher from Paulson., First state, with receipt printed along left margin. Later states lack the receipt, the plate cut down to remove it. See Paulson., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark on left edge with loss of receipt. Plate dimensions and text of receipt from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1857,0613.13., The receipt is engraved sideways in left margin: Recd. [blank] of [blank] 5s. being the first payment for two prints, one Moses brought to Pharoahs Daughter, the other Paul before Felix which I promise to deliver when finish'd on the payment of 5 shillings more. N.B. Each print will be 7s. 6d. after the subscription is over., Sheet 27.6 x 36.8 cm., and Mounted on leaf 47 in: Album of William Hogarth prints.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Name):
Paul, the Apostle, Saint.
Subject (Topic):
Angels, Courtrooms, Demons, Dogs, Judicial proceedings, Justice, and Rulers
publish'd according to act of Parliament May 1st, 1751.
Call Number:
Folio 75 H67 800 v.2 (Oversize)
Collection Title:
Leaf 47. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
At his trial before Felix the Roman Governor of Judea, a very short St. Paul stands on a stool so as to be seen. The stool is steadied by a fat angel who is fast asleep and so unaware of the angry looking dog who wears a collar etched with the name 'Felix'. He stands addressing a gallery filled with people in Dutch dress. On the left behind a curtain the orator Tertullus tears up his speech; at his feet a demon pieces the fragments together. On the right Justice is shown as a fat woman who is not blind, one eye is not covered by the blindfold, in her left hand are the scales and in her left a butcher's knife. All the faces are caricatured; many of the audience hold their noses. In the distance can be seen boats on a river and a windmill
Alternative Title:
Paul before Felix burlesqued
Description:
Title etched above image., State and publisher from Paulson., First state, with receipt printed along left margin. Later states lack the receipt, the plate cut down to remove it. See Paulson., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark on left edge with loss of receipt. Plate dimensions and text of receipt from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1857,0613.13., The receipt is engraved sideways in left margin: Recd. [blank] of [blank] 5s. being the first payment for two prints, one Moses brought to Pharoahs Daughter, the other Paul before Felix which I promise to deliver when finish'd on the payment of 5 shillings more. N.B. Each print will be 7s. 6d. after the subscription is over., Counterproof on laid paper; sheet 26.4 x 41 cm., and On page 159 in volume 2.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Name):
Paul, the Apostle, Saint.
Subject (Topic):
Angels, Courtrooms, Demons, Dogs, Judicial proceedings, Justice, and Rulers
Title from item., Entirely engraved; illustrated with the arms of the Company of Drapers at head., Mounted to 27.1 x 20.8 cm; mounted above is a small (sheet 43 x 48 mm) hand-colored etching of the arms of the Company of Drapers., and Mounted opposite page 569 in volume 4 part 2 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
Invitation to a Court of Assistants meeting of the Company of Weavers, London
Description:
Title from item., Entirely engraved; illustrated with the arms of the Company of Weavers at head of sheet., Form completed in manuscript on 26 November 1825, specifying that the meeting was to be held on "Tuesday the 6th day of Decr. at 1 of the clock precisely." Signed by the Beadle at bottom., Mounted to 27.1 x 20.7 cm; mounted above is a small (sheet 39 x 50 mm) hand-colored etching of the arms of the Company of Weavers., and Mounted opposite page 498 in volume 4 part 2 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Malcolm, J.P. Londinium redivivum, or, An antient history and modern description of London.
