Eighteenth Collection (#3)

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

Colonel David Collins, after a print dating from the 1880's
3432497 Colonel David Collins, after a print dating from the 1880's; Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel David Collins, 1756-1810)

A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of George Washington, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432458 A bookplate aka Ex libris stamp from the library of George Washington, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info)

Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863
3473161 Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny, from L'Univers Illustre, pub. June 1863; (add.info.: Alfred Victor, Comte de Vigny, 1797 - 1863)

Felipe Antonio Gil de Taboada, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473293 Felipe Antonio Gil de Taboada, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Felipe Antonio Gil de Taboada, 1668 - 1722)

The Grand Portico, Carlton House, London, England. Residence of the Prince Regent, later George IV
2638506 The Grand Portico, Carlton House, London, England. Residence of the Prince Regent, later George IV. The pillars now form the portico of The National Gallery

Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French from 1830 to 1848. From The Turbulent Duchess by Baroness Orczy
3058496 Louis Philippe I, 1773 - 1850. King of the French from 1830 to 1848. From The Turbulent Duchess by Baroness Orczy, published 1936.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Ludwig Von Beethoven. Baptized on December 17, 1770- 1827. German composerand pianist. 19th century lithograph by Em
3085261 Ludwig Von Beethoven. Baptized on December 17, 1770- 1827. German composerand pianist. 19th century lithograph by Em. Baerentzen & Co; (add.info.: Ludwig Von Beethoven)

Sebastien Erard, born Sebastian Erhard
3253056 Sebastien Erard, born Sebastian Erhard; (add.info.: Sebastien Erard, born Sebastian Erhard, 1752-1831. French instrument maker of German origin who specialised in the production of pianos)

Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg
3253064 Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg; (add.info.: Ernest II, Duke of Saxe-Gotha-Altenburg, 1745-1804. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Catherine Stephens, Countess of Essex
3253100 Catherine Stephens, Countess of Essex; (add.info.: Catherine Stephens, Countess of Essex, 1794-1882. English operatic singer and actress. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Francisco de Echeveste
3253002 Francisco de Echeveste; (add.info.: Francisco de Echeveste, 1683 -1753. Spanish military officer, philanthropist and colonial administrator in the Philippines and New Spain)

A Yurt or winter hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century
3252963 A Yurt or winter hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century; (add.info.: A Yurt or winter hut in the Kamchatka Peninsula, Russia in the 18th century)

The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714
2956610 The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714. English colonial administrator in North America

Jean Chardin, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825
5242596 Jean Chardin, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825; (add.info.: Jean Chardin, 1643 to 1713. born Jean-Baptiste Chardin, and also known as Sir John Chardin)

Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti. Hand writing sample and signature
3083221 Pope Pius VII, 1742 - 1823, born Barnaba Niccolo Maria Luigi Chiaramonti. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804
3083220 Jacques Necker, 1732 - 1804.; Private Collection; (add.info.: French statesman of Swiss birth. Finance minister of Louis XVI. Hand writing sample.)

Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827
3083167 Ludwig van Beethoven, 1770 - 1827.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer. Hand writing sample and signature.)

Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerino, 1688 - 1746. Scottish nobleman and officer in the Jacobite army
2967875 Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerino, 1688 - 1746. Scottish nobleman and officer in the Jacobite army. From a 19th century print.; Private Collection

Immanuel Kant, 18th century (engraving)
2907786 Immanuel Kant, 18th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was a German philosopher and one of the central Enlightenment thinkers.)

Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750
3083166 Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer and musician. Hand writing sample.)

Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage
3052884 Battle of Harlem Heights Manhattan Island, New York, USA, 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by J C Armytage after Chappel; Private Collection

Battle at Lexington and Concorde Massachusetts USA, 1775. Engraved by J Rogers after McNevin from a 19th century print
3052880 Battle at Lexington and Concorde Massachusetts USA, 1775. Engraved by J Rogers after McNevin from a 19th century print; Private Collection

Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818
3062113 Queen Charlotte, nee Duchess Sophia Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, 1744 to 1818.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen consort of George III of the United Kingdom. Hand writing sample.)

William IV, 1765 to 1837
3062111 William IV, 1765 to 1837.; Private Collection; (add.info.: King of Great Britain and Ireland and King of Hanover. Hand writing sample.)

Daniel Webster, 1782-1852 American lawyer United States Senator Secretary of State
3052901 Daniel Webster, 1782-1852 American lawyer United States Senator Secretary of State and orator Engraving from a 19th century print; Private Collection

Washington entering Trenton New Jersey USA, 1789. George Washington, 1732-1799
3052897 Washington entering Trenton New Jersey USA, 1789. George Washington, 1732-1799. First President of the United States From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers after M A Wageman; Private

M Gerard the French Minister introduced to the Continental Congress 1778. Conrad Alexandre Gerard 1729-1790
3052892 M Gerard the French Minister introduced to the Continental Congress 1778. Conrad Alexandre Gerard 1729-1790. From a 19th century print engraved by Rogers after Chapin; Private Collection

Interview of Howes messenger with Washington 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by Joseph Stancliffe after M A
3052888 Interview of Howes messenger with Washington 1776. From a 19th century print engraved by Joseph Stancliffe after M A Wageman; Private Collection

The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century
2913915 The old Navy Office, Crutched Friars, London, England in the 18th century.; Private Collection; (add.info.: After an engraving by Thomas Taylor circa 1714)

The enema, published 1909 (engraving)
1000961 The enema, published 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.)

Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry, 1743 - 1793. Last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France
1000935 Jeanne Becu, comtesse du Barry aka Madame du Barry, 1743 - 1793. Last Maitresse-en-titre of Louis XV of France and victim of the Reign of Terror during the French Revolution

Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard
1000931 Love's Bitter Potion or Dolly Pregnant, symbolism of lost virginity, after a work by Boitard. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Fauns and Nymphs, after Jacques-Philippe Caresme, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur
1000917 Fauns and Nymphs, after Jacques-Philippe Caresme, 1770. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Motherlove, after a painting by Peters, the image depicts the painter's wife and child
1000916 Motherlove, after a painting by Peters, the image depicts the painter's wife and child. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Older man seducing a young woman, after an 18th century work by Jacob van Schuppen
1000913 Older man seducing a young woman, after an 18th century work by Jacob van Schuppen. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
1000911 An 18th century lady taking a footbath is interrupted by a suitor. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in
1000875 Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in Paris during the French Directory

Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in
1000873 Men's fashion during the French Revolution. Les Incroyables. Members of a fashionable aristocratic subculture in Paris during the French Directory

Women's fashion during the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart
1000870 Women's fashion during the French Revolution. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Mounted Musketeers of the French Army in the 17th and 18th centuries. Mid-19th century (popular print)
543209 Mounted Musketeers of the French Army in the 17th and 18th centuries. Mid-19th century (popular print); Universal History Archive/UIG

Simon Bolivar, 1783 - 1830
3083250 Simon Bolivar, 1783 - 1830.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venezuelan military and political leader. Hand writing sample.)

John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, 1782 - 1845, aka Viscount Althorp
3083161 John Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl Spencer, 1782 - 1845, aka Viscount Althorp.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman)

Settlers imploring Washington's protection George Washington, 1732-1799
3052894 Settlers imploring Washington's protection George Washington, 1732-1799. First President of the United States From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers after McNevin; Private

Daniel O'Connell, byname "The Liberator" 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders in
3052693 Daniel O'Connell, byname "The Liberator" 1775-1847, first of the great 19th century Irish leaders in the British House of Commons. From a miniature by T

Sir David Wilkie, 1785 - 1841
3083258 Sir David Wilkie, 1785 - 1841.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Scottish painter Hand writing sample.)

William Etty, 1787 - 1849
3083252 William Etty, 1787 - 1849.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English artist. From The Century Edition of Cassell's History of England, published c. 1900)

Sir James Robert George Graham, 2nd Baronet, 1792 - 1861
3083170 Sir James Robert George Graham, 2nd Baronet, 1792 - 1861.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman and Home Secretary)

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