A man with multiple carbuncles on his face holds a map in his hands. Through the center of the map runs 'Rhino Fluvius'. The land is divided into provinces or states with names based on types of wines. Behind on the wall is a shelf with wine bottle...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Published Novr. 1st 1801 by Mr. Howitt, No. 15 Queen St., Soho
Manuscript on parchment of an outline map of Europe, Africa, Asia, the surrounding seas and the islands including Iceland, Greenland, and "Vinland," which resembles the coastline of northern North America, with identifying legends. Known as the "Vinla...
Plate [131] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Vignette to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; a crown and sword lying on map of North America over a rock, a harp at left and dramatic mask upon volumes at right, including Shakespeare, a thistle and rose bush intertwined behind."--Bri...
Description:
Title from catalogue.
Publisher:
Pubd. Febry. 1st, 1806, by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
Subject (Topic):
Crowns, Daggers & swords, Maps, Books, Roses, and Thistles