Eighteenth Collection (#2)

Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822
3083212 Sir Frederick William Herschel, 1738 - 1822.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-born British astronomer. Hand writing sample.)

John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848
3083284 John Quincy Adams, 1767 - 1848.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Eldest son of President John Adams and sixth President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

The Wedding of Kloris and Roosje, after Cornelis Troost, 1909 (engraving)
1000955 The Wedding of Kloris and Roosje, after Cornelis Troost, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wedding of Kloris and Roosje, after Cornelis Troost)

Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, 1680 - 1765, later the Countess of Cosel, portrayed as Venus
1000940 Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, 1680 - 1765, later the Countess of Cosel, portrayed as Venus. German noblewoman and mistress of Augustus the Strong, King of Poland

Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000934 Bloodletting in the 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

The Orange Seller, after John Hodges Benwell, 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000915 The Orange Seller, after John Hodges Benwell, 18th century. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

La Bastringue, or Gift Giving Dance, popular at the time of the French Revolution
1000900 La Bastringue, or Gift Giving Dance, popular at the time of the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

The division of the robbery, at the Court of St. James, London, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796
1000899 The division of the robbery, at the Court of St. James, London, after a work by Isaac Cruikshank, 1796. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard
1000887 Scene in an English divorce court, 1780. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Madame Tallien in Grecian costume. Theresa Cabarrus, Madame Tallien, 1773 -1835
1000871 Madame Tallien in Grecian costume. Theresa Cabarrus, Madame Tallien, 1773 -1835. French social figure during the Revolution and later Princess of Chimay

The Boarding-School Hair-Dresser, 1786. 1909 (print)
1000962 The Boarding-School Hair-Dresser, 1786. 1909 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.)

Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout, a heavy scourge-like multiple whip
1000958 Flogging of a woman convict in Russia as a public spectacle, using a knout, a heavy scourge-like multiple whip, 18th century

Washington Monument at Richmond Virginia USA George Washington, 1732-1799
3052896 Washington Monument at Richmond Virginia USA George Washington, 1732-1799. First President of the United States From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers after Wageman; Private Collection

Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista 1847. John Adams Dix 1798-1879 American politician
3052885 Major Dix at the Battle of Buena Vista 1847. John Adams Dix 1798-1879 American politician and distinguished Civil War General From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after H

Sir Edmund Andros, 1637-1714. English colonial administrator in North America
2907828 Sir Edmund Andros, 1637-1714. English colonial administrator in North America. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection

Plan of Versailles, France in 1789. From Historical Atlas, published 1923 (print)
2603518 Plan of Versailles, France in 1789. From Historical Atlas, published 1923 (print)

George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759
3062204 George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-British Baroque composer. Hand writing sample.)

Catherine II The Great, Yekaterina (Catherine) II Alekseyevna of Russia, 1729-1796
3555508 Catherine II The Great, Yekaterina (Catherine) II Alekseyevna of Russia, 1729-1796. German born Empress of Russia, from the book Crabbs Historical Dictionary pub

Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473309 Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Pedro Benito Antonio Quevedo y Quintano, 1736 - 1818)

Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473305 Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, 1670 - 1760)

Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473281 Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, 1652 - 1735)

Jose del Campillo y Cossio, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473274 Jose del Campillo y Cossio, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Jose del Campillo y Cossio, 1693 - 1743. Spanish statesman)

Orpheus, from a 19th century print, from Les Maitres de la Sensibilite Francaise Au XVIII Siecle
3742705 Orpheus, from a 19th century print, from Les Maitres de la Sensibilite Francaise Au XVIII Siecle; (add.info.: Orpheus, from a 19th century print)

Charles Carroll of Carrollton, American statesman and Founding Father, engraving by J.B
3501402 Charles Carroll of Carrollton, American statesman and Founding Father, engraving by J.B. Longacre from a painting by Field; (add.info.: Charles Carroll of Carrollton, 1737 to 1832)

Oliver Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432452 Oliver Evans, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Evans, 1755-1819. American inventor, engineer and businessman)

Charles-Guillaume Etienne, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432445 Charles-Guillaume Etienne, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles-Guillaume Etienne, 1778-1845)

Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, c.1900
3432444 Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, 1660-1737. Marshal of France)

Jose Esteve y Bonet
3253094 Jose Esteve y Bonet; (add.info.: Jose Esteve y Bonet, 1741-1802. Spanish sculptor. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I
3253090 Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I; (add.info.: Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I, 1677-1766. King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)

Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol
3253085 Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol; (add.info.: Jean-Etienne Dominique Esquirol, 1772-1840. French psychiatrist. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Front of Buckingham House, London, England, after an engraving of 1714 (litho)
3252818 Front of Buckingham House, London, England, after an engraving of 1714 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Front of Buckingham House, London, England, after an engraving of 1714)

Part of the natural history of Asia. 18th century print engraved by Wallis after W. M. Craig
3085272 Part of the natural history of Asia. 18th century print engraved by Wallis after W. M. Craig.; (add.info.: Part of the natural history of Asia)

Various sailing vessels. 18th century (print)
545227 Various sailing vessels. 18th century (print); Universal History Archive/UIG

Antonio Eximeno Pujades, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432455 Antonio Eximeno Pujades, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonio Eximeno Pujades, 1729-1808)

Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788 - 1860. German philosopher. From Bibby's Annual published 1910
2638461 Arthur Schopenhauer, 1788 - 1860. German philosopher. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Part of Old London Bridge, London, England, before the houses were pulled down, 1758?62
2968392 Part of Old London Bridge, London, England, before the houses were pulled down, 1758?62. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, 1744 ? 1814. British nobleman. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902
2968387 John Stuart, 1st Marquess of Bute, 1744 ? 1814. British nobleman. From The Connoisseur Magazine, published 1902.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

English Infantry soldier in 1750. From The Story of England, published 1930
2963150 English Infantry soldier in 1750. From The Story of England, published 1930.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Italy: Apollo defeats the serpent. First half of the 18th century (marble sculpture)
529585 Italy: Apollo defeats the serpent. First half of the 18th century (marble sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG

Rabbi Solomon Hirschell (1762-1842) was the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain from 1802-1842
3916914 Rabbi Solomon Hirschell (1762-1842) was the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain from 1802-1842; (add.info.: Rabbi Solomon Hirschell (1762-1842) was the Chief Rabbi of Great Britain from 1802-1842

Joseph Hume, 1777-1855
5614426 Joseph Hume, 1777-1855; (add.info.: Joseph Hume, 1777-1855. Scottish doctor and Radical MP. From The Martyrs of Tolpuddle, published 1934.); Photo © Hilary Morgan

Sydney Smith, 1771-1845
5614300 Sydney Smith, 1771-1845; (add.info.: Sydney Smith, 1771-1845. English wit, writer and Anglican cleric. From The International Library of Famous Literature)

Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, 1778-1868
5614429 Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, 1778-1868; (add.info.: Henry Peter Brougham, 1st Baron Brougham and Vaux, 1778-1868)

William Cobbett, 1763-1835
5614425 William Cobbett, 1763-1835; (add.info.: William Cobbett, 1763-1835. English pamphleteer, farmer, journalist and member of parliament)

The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print)
5614332 The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe, c.1900 (print); (add.info.: The Footprint on the Sand, from Daniel Defoe's novel Robinson Crusoe)

James Fazy, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473163 James Fazy, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: James Fazy, 1794 - 1878. Swiss politician and President of the Swiss Council of States. From L'Univers Illustre, pub)

An 1806 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV
3432506 An 1806 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Charles IV, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

A 1754 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Ferdinand VI
3432503 A 1754 Spanish gold 8-doubloon coin, or piece of eight, showing the head of the Spanish king Ferdinand VI, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui

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