Plate [50] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
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1
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still image
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"Chapter title-page for chapter XV and XVI, for Bowyer's edition to Hume's 'History of England'; with a headpiece showing Edward III standing by his throne on the left, bending to fasten a lady's garter around his leg, to the surprise of the assembled company; plaque below with chapter reference and contents' list."--British Museum online catalogue
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Title from text above image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Plate [50] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Plate [33] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
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1
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still image
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"Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; portrait medallions of Henry II, Richard I, John, Henry III, Edward I, Edward II, Edward III and Richard II on a decorative plaque in shape of shield."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text within image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [33] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Henry II, King of England, 1133-1189,, Richard I, King of England, 1157-1199,, John, King of England, 1167-1216,, Henry III, King of England, 1207-1272,, Edward I, King of England, 1239-1307,, Edward II, King of England, 1284-1327,, Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377,, and Richard II, King of England, 1367-1400,
Plate [53] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
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1
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still image
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"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; the burghers of Calais kneeling at left, offering themselves for sacrifice to Edward III who turns from them at right with the keys to the town at his feet, while his Queen kneels at left, begging for mercy on their behalf (and ultimately prevailing)."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [53] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Name):
Edward III, King of England, 1312-1377, and Philippa, Queen, consort of Edward III, King of England, -1369,
Volume 1, page 9. Original drawings of heads, antiquities, monuments, views, &c. by George Vertue
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1
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still image
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Title devised by curator., Date supplied by cataloger., Laid down on an ink line mount., and Mounted on page 9 in a volume of ca. 50 drawings that was assembled from works purchased by Horace Walpole at the Vertue sale of 1757. Now bound in red morocco, this volume has Walpole's manuscript title-page: Original drawings of heads, antiquities, monuments, views, &c. by George Vertue and others.
