The Duke of Cumberland shown full length, standing in full glory astride the world with his left foot on Britain and "Medterianian" and Africa identified below. He wears a laurel wreath around his head and carries a bâton; he is very fat. To the left of the "Medterianian" are three fleurs-de-lis referencing the peril of Gibraltar and the predominance of France in the area
Description:
Title etched in image., Plate numbered '55' in upper right corner., Plate from: A political and satyrical history of the years 1756 and 1757. In a series of ... prints. London: Printed for E. Morris, [1757]., and Mounted to 23 x 22 cm.
Publisher:
publisher not identified
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain and France.
Subject (Name):
William Augustus, Prince, Duke of Cumberland, 1721-1765
"George IV, seated on a Chinese throne with Chinese attendants, addresses a group of Ministers, &c. (right): Liverpool, Eldon, Canning, with a paper headed 'East Indies' in his pocket (he was President of the Board of Control), Copley and Gifford. P. 9: H, for the hubbub the Archer intended, By one 'coup de main' should be presently ended. ...'"--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
H, for the hubbub the archer intended, by one coup de main should be presently ended ...
Description:
Title etched below image., Alternative title from letterpress text on facing page of the bound work., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate from: Rosco. Horrida bella. London : G. Humphrey, 1820., Mounted on page 9 of: George Humphrey shop album., and Mounted opposite the sheet of corresponding letterpress text that would have faced the plate in the bound work.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Canning, George, 1770-1827, Liverpool, Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of, 1770-1828, Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838, Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, and Rosco.
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Thrones, Servants, and Fans (Accessories)
Title from item., Publisher identified from address., Plate numbered '59' in upper right corner., Inscription below image: When the fox destroys the poultry, destroy him., Plate from: A political and satyrical history of the years 1756 and 1757. In a series of ... prints. London: Printed for E. Morris, [1757]., Temporary local subject terms: Gallows -- Vehicles: carts., and Mounted to 24 x 33 cm.
Publisher:
To be had at the Acorn in the Strand
Subject (Name):
Holland, Henry Fox, Baron, 1705-1774, Calcraft, John, 1726-1772, and Murphy, Arthur, 1727-1805
Title from caption etched below image., Plate numbered '17' in upper right corner of design., Twelve lines of text below image: Piping hot boil'd in brimstone, dear sister, I'm come ..., Plate from: A political and satyrical history of the years 1756 and 1757. In a series of ... prints. London: Printed for E. Morris, [1757]., Temporary local subject terms: Ghosts -- Henry Pelham as Harry IX., and Mounted to 18 x 27 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act Sepr. 25, 1756, by Darly & Edwards facing Hungerford, Strand
Subject (Name):
Pelham, Henry, 1695?-1754, Newcastle, Thomas Pelham-Holles, Duke of, 1693-1768, and Cromwell, Oliver, 1599-1658
Title from caption below image., Attributed to Richard Doyle by Gumuchian., Publication information from cover to the series: The christening procession of Prince Taffy., One print from a series of 24 pen lithographs, printed on both sides, commemorating the christening of Edward VII., Print numbered '14' in upper left corner., and On same sheet, verso: The august Grand-Mama; The Lord Great Chamberlain.
Publisher:
Messrs. Fores
Subject (Name):
Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1901 and Albert, Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain, 1819-1861
Title etched above image., Text below image: Acapulca., Date of publication from British Museum catalogue., Plate from: A political and satyrical history of the years 1756 and 1757. In a series of ... prints. London : Printed for E. Morris, [1757]., Plate numbered '38' in upper right corner., Temporary local subject terms: Satire on Admiralty -- Royal die and dice box -- Emblems: anchor -- Playing cards -- Naval battles: seizure of the Acapulca galleon., and Mounted to 18 x 26 cm.
Volume 2, page 68. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man with a stern look upon his face (Richard Beadon) and a whip in his hand, rides his horse along a road. A signpost on the right show him heading toward York & Carlisle; presumably with London in the opposite direction
Alternative Title:
How to ride a horse upon 3 legs
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Plate from: An academy for grown horsemen ... / by Geoffrey Gambado [pseud.] ... London : W. Dickinson [etc.], 1787., and Mounted on page 68 in volume 2 of: Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Publisher:
Publish'd Sepr. 1, 1786, by W. Dickinson, engraver & printseller, No. 158 Bond Street
Volume 2, page 68. Etchings by Henry William Bunbury, Esq. and after his designs.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
A man with a stern look upon his face (Richard Beadon) and a whip in his hand, rides his horse along a road. A signpost on the right show him heading toward York & Carlisle; presumably with London in the opposite direction
Alternative Title:
How to ride a horse upon 3 legs
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Plate from: An academy for grown horsemen ... / by Geoffrey Gambado [pseud.] ... London : W. Dickinson [etc.], 1787., 1 print : stipple engraving with engraving in sepia ink on laid paper ; sheet 22.1 x 20 cm., and Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint statement from bottom edge.
Publisher:
Publish'd Sepr. 1, 1786, by W. Dickinson, engraver & printseller, No. 158 Bond Street
"Gifford levels a cylindrical bill of 'Pains & Penalties' from which issues a blast of smoke, while Copley scatters squibs. Behind (left), spears, with the King's large bow, lean against a railing. P. 10: I, for the injury meant to be done, By the great Bill of Pains, as a thundering gun, ..."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
I, for the injury meant to be done by the great Bill of Pains, as a thundering gun ...
Description:
Title etched below image., Alternative title from letterpress text on facing page of the bound work., Attributed to Theodore Lane in the British Museum catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Plate from: Rosco. Horrida bella. London : G. Humphrey, 1820., Mounted on page 11 of: George Humphrey shop album., and Mounted opposite the sheet of corresponding letterpress text that would have faced the plate in the bound work.
Publisher:
Pubd. by G. Humphrey, 27 St. James's St.
Subject (Geographic):
England.
Subject (Name):
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830., Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., Lyndhurst, John Singleton Copley, Baron, 1772-1863, Gifford, Robert Gifford, Baron, 1779-1826, Rosco., and Great Britain. Parliament.
Subject (Topic):
Politicians, Lawyers, Legislation, Firecrackers, Smoke, Spears, and Bows (Weapons)
In neat silver coin 50000 pounds and In neat silver coin fifty thousand pounds
Description:
Title engraved below landscape in image., Plate numbered '13' in upper right corner of design., Plate from: A political and satyrical history of the years 1756 and 1757. In a series of ... prints. London: Printed for E. Morris, [1757]., Temporary local subject terms: Militiamen -- Reference to Hanoverian Hessians -- Subsidies: payments to German mercenaries -- Dover., and Mounted to 17 x 24 cm.
Publisher:
Publish'd according to act at the Acorn facing Hungerford, Strand