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His Royal Highness Prince William Frederick. Print. The print is glued to the mount.
1 Jan 1799
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Richard I. Print
1 Jan 1799
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The Glorious Victory, obtained over the French Fleet by the British Fleet under the Command Earl Howe, on the First of June 1794. Print
1 January 1799
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The Glorious Victory, obtained over the French Fleet by the British Fleet under the Command Earl Howe, on the First of June 1794. The chaotic scene depicts the Battle of the Glorious First of June 1794, which took place off Ushant, between the British and
1 January 1799
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Henry III. Print
19 Jan 1799
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Dodgson's Double Headed Pump as fitted to Janus (1796). Scale: 1:16. Plan showing a plan view, and side and front elevations of Dodgson's Double Headed pump, as fitted to Janus (1796), a captured Dutch Frigate, fitted as a 32 gun, Fifth Rate F
21 January 1799
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The Arrogant, Intrepid and Virginie chasing French and Spanish Squadron off coast of China, 27 January 1799. Signed by artist and dated.
1804
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Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Printed in brown. See PAD3438, another copy, for notes.
29 Jan 1799
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Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Technique includes engraving. See PAD3438, another copy, for notes.
29 Jan 1799
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Captain Sir Edward Berry of the Vanguard. Technique includes etching. See PAD3437, published in March 1799, which is also based on Grimaldi but lacks the Nile medal (Berry having been Nelson's flag-captain there in 'Vanguard') and shows the
29 Jan 1799
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Admiral Pasley, the 'Tough Old Commodore' (caricature): 'The bullets and gout have knocked his hulk about'. Admiral Sir Thomas Pasley Bt (1734-1808) had a long and active naval career beginning before the Seven Years War and rising ste
about 1800
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Dr John Harness,1754 - 1823. (Updated, January 2011). Oval miniature in watercolour on ivory, in a gilt metal oval mount set into a rectangular black wooden backing board, with a suspension ring. A semi-legible inscription on the reverse is in fact: '
circa 1790?
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George III celestial floor globe. One of a pair of 18 inch diameter floor globes (the terrestrial globe is ZBA5107). It is mounted in a mahagony tripod stand with a compass in the base. There is dedication in an oval cartouche above the air pump constella
1800 or later
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Printed signal book "A set of signals presented to the Navy of the United States by John Barry, esq. Senior Officer. Norfolk, Virginia.. Printed signal book "A set of signals presented to the Navy of the United States by John Barry, esq. Senior
circa 1800
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Admiral Mitchell. Print
1 Jan 1800
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C.S. Sonnini. European Magazine. Print
1 Jan 1800
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Lloyd's Subscription Room. Lloyd's began in Edward Lloyd's coffee house in Tower Street in the City of London during the 17th century. Lloyd himself was not involved in insurance but provided premises, reliable shipping news and a variety o
1 January 1800
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Paul Jones shooting his Lieutenant for Endeavouring to lower the American Flag. Print
6 Jan 1800
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45ft Chain Lighter (1800). Scale: 1:32. A plan showing the body plan, sheer lines, and longitudinal half-breath for a forty-five foot chain lighter (1800). Signed by Henry Peake [Master Shipwright, Portsmouth Dockyard, 1799-1803; later Surveyor of the
19 January 1800
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. Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a boring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components. There is a piece of wood from which the block is to be made which has been cut to the proper size by a sawing machine. Two drills work
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a coaking machine made entirely in metal. The machine is supported on three architectural brass columns and three smaller columns above. The frame is made of brass and the working components are made in brass and steel. The
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a corner sawing machine made in metal. The machine is supported on four architectural brass columns. The frame is made of brass and the working components are made in brass and steel. The model has a rectangular block of woo
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a lathe made in metal. The machine is mounted on a platform supported by four architectural brass columns inclined at an angle of about 80 degrees and the working components are made in brass and steel. Two sheaves are depic
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a mortising machine made entirely in metal with component parts made of brass and steel. At one end of the model is a large six spoked wheel painted black, and a large handle for operating the model. Two mortises are cut by
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. A model of a rounding and drilling machine made in metal. The machine is mounted on a platform supported by four architectural brass columns inclined at an angle of about 80 degrees and the working components are made in brass and stee
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of a boring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of a boring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of a corner sawing machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of the scoring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of the scoring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of the scoring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of the scoring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of the scoring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Block for the model of the scoring machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Finished sheave for the model of the rounding and drilling machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Sheave for the model of a coaking machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Sheave for the model of a lathe made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Sheave for the model of a lathe made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: circa 1:4. Sheave for the model of the rounding and drilling machine made in metal with a wooden base and brass and steel working components.
About 1801
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. Scale: Unknown. A model of a shaping machine made entirely in metal with wooden components and a brass frame. The uprights depict architectural columns and the whole structure is rectangular in plan view. Two crossbars support an axle on which is placed
circa 1802
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. Scale:circa 1:4. A model of a scoring machine made in metal with working components made in brass and steel. The machine is supported on four architectural brass columns within a brass frame surmounted by two acorn shaped finials. Two blocks are shown b
About 1801
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. Small rectangular gold brooch, fitted with a small suspension ring. A lock of plaited hair is contained within the centre of the brooch and is surrounded by a border of pink paste. The back of the brooch is inscribed 'E.L.H. from H.N. 1801'.
probably 1801
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A Distressed Sailor. Destitute sailors temporarily without a ship or more often invalided out of service were a common sight both in Britain and abroad. While the loss of a limb might not effect the opportunities of a senior officer, for example Lord Nels
1 Jan 1801
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Foreign Amusements or the British Lion on the Watch (caricature). Hand-coloured.
1 Jan 1801
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Henry D'Esterre Darby Esqr. Captain of His Majesty's Ship Bellerophon. Print
1 Jan 1801
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Investigator (1801). No scale (possibly 1:48). Plan showing the elevation and plan for the quarter deck illustrating the garden room on Investigator (1801), as proposed (and approved) for fitting her as a Discovery Vessel. Note: she is still referred to
1 January 1801
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Investigator (1801). No scale (possibly 1:48). Plan showing the upper deck (part quarter deck) illustrating the arrangement of the cabins for the 'principal gentlemen' on Investigator (1801), as proposed and approved for fitting her as a Discov
1 January 1801
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Norfolk Hospital, Greenwich [Trinity Hospital]. Trinity Hospital, East Greenwich, founded in 1613 by Henry Howard, Earl of Northampton, here shown before being somewhat remodelled externally in 1812 in its present 'Gothick style', and with its w
1 January 1801
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Perrys Dock Yard Blackwall. The Blackwall shipyard, begun in the late 16th century, continued, under various owners, to repair and build ships, particularly for the East India Company, throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. By the late 18th century Perry
1 Jan 1801
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Perrys Dock Yard Blackwall. The Blackwall shipyard, begun in the late 16th century, continued, under various owners, to repair and build ships, particularly for the East India Company, throughout the 17th and 18th centuries. By the late 18th century, Perr
1 Jan 1801
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Blenheim (1761). Scale 1:48. Plan showing the outboard profile of 'Blenheim' (1761), a 90-gun Second Rate, three-decker, illustrating her as cut down (razeed) to a 74-gun Third Rate, two-decker at Chatham Dockyard. This was approved by Admiralty
15 January 1801
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Steam Dredger (1801). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the plan, elevation and sections for the steam driven dredging apparatus proposed to be fitted to a floating vessel for use in harbours and rivers not exceeding twenty-eight feet. Signed by Henry Peake
22 January 1801
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The Right Honble Lord Nelson, KB. Vice Admiral of the Blue, Duke of Bronti, &c. Engraved by Jas Heath Historical Engraver to his Majesty, from an original Picture painted by Abbot, in the possession of John McArthur Esq. Stipple engraving.
26 Jan 1801
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Archer class (1800) of 58 12-gun Gunbrigs. Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile, upper deck, and lower deck for the 58 ships of the Archer class (1800), 12-gun Gunbrigs built by contract. Reverse is annotated with a list of the builders and the
27 January 1801
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. Case for pocket compass TOA0094.

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. Pocket compass. Also case, see TOA0094.1. A silver-cased pocket compass with a handle, silver hand and enamel dial in teak turned wooden box with fitted lid. 'N & B' inscribed on the back (Nelson & Bronte). Plausible link to Vice-Admir
1802-3
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General Chart of the Mediterranean with the tracks of the British Fleet..... and of the French Fleet...... till they met in the Bay of Aboukir off the Nile On the First of August 1798. Printed chart. Single sheet. Coloured acquatint. Three oval views: the
Published 1802
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Alexander 1st. Print
1 Jan 1802
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East View of Baltimore, Maryland. Hand-coloured.
1 Jan 1802
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St Caecilia [Emma Hamilton]. Print
1 Jan 1802
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To Sir James Saumarez.. This Plate representing the Capture of the St Antonie of 74 Guns under French Colours & the Blowing up of the Real Carlos & San Hermenegildo, Spanish... is... Dedicated by... Edwd Harding. Hand-coloured.
1 Jan 1802
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To Sir James Saumarez.. This Plate representing the Gallant attack of the French Squadron under the Batteries of Algesiras... is... dedicated by... Edwd Harding. Print
1 Jan 1802
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To Sir James Saumarez... This Plate representing the Ships under his command returning from the Attack of the French Squadron Warpd aground under the Batteries of Algesiras taken from a Drawing... of the Caesar bearing the rear Admiral's Flag.... Pri
1 Jan 1802
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Woodland road with fence. Medium includes a light-green watercolour wash with some scratching out.; Bound with PAD7649-PAD783, PAD7685-PAD7686.
1 Jan 1802
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Badge: Legion of Honour, 4th class. Obverse:In the centre, the head of the Republic. Inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870". Reverse: In centre, crossed tricolours. Inscription: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE". Awarded to Capt.C.W.Thomas. Suspen

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Legion of Honour, 5th class. Badge: Silver star of five rays with double points with a small silver ball on each point, enamelled white, the arms connected with a green enamelled laurel and oak wreath surmounted by an Imperial Crown. Obverse: In the centr
after 1852
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Legion of Honour, 5th class. Obverse: In centre the head of the Republic. Inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870". Reverse: Crossed tricolours. Inscription: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE". Awarded to Group Captain Charles Russel Jekyl Randall R

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Legion of Honour, 5th Class. Obverse: In the centre, the head of the Republic. Inscription: "REPUBLIQUE FRANCAISE 1870". Reverse: In centre, crossed tricolours. Inscription: "HONNEUR ET PATRIE". Awarded to J C H Lindsay. Suspended from
after 1870
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'Etna' (1803) bomb vessel. Scale: 1:24. A plan showing the midship section, with internal details for 'Etna' (1803), a bomb vessel. It is thought to be this ship because of the pencil annotation 'Success', the name that 
Possibly 1803
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. frame
1803or4
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56ft Flat-bottomed Sailing Barge (1803). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the inboard profile, deck, sections, and framing elevation for a 56ft flat-bottomed swimhead sailing barge to be built at Port Jackson, New South Wales. A copy of this plans was sent to
January 1803
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56ft Flat-bottomed Sailing Barge (1803). Scale: 1:6. Plan showing a pair of eye bolts and the bolt, to serve in lieu of pintles and braces for hanging the rudder on the 56ft flat-bottomed swimhead sailing barge to be built at Port Jackson, New South Wale
January 1803
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Emma, Lady Hamilton, c. 1765 - 1815. Circular miniature in watercolour on ivory, in a circular gilt metal suspension locket, the ivory having a spliced join towards the left edge. The sitter is shown half-length, probably standing, facing out to the viewe
1809
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Queen Charlotte (1810). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the gun deck (lower deck) for Queen Charlotte (1810), a 100-gun First Rate, three-decker. The additional hatchway aft of the main mast and just before the after capstan, can also be seen on the inboard p
Circa April 1803
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Queen Charlotte (1810). Scale: 1:48. Plan showing the orlop deck with platforms for Queen Charlotte (1810), a 100-gun First Rate, three-decker, to be built at Deptford Dockyard.
Circa 1803
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To the Right Honble Lord Viscount Nelson This Plate representing the Battle of the Nile...Fought Augt 1 1798. Print
Jan 1803
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Unnamed 53ft Schooner (1803). Scale: 1:48. A plan showing the framing disposition, and the deck plan for an unnamed 53ft Schooner to be built at Port Jackson, Australia.
January 1803
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Unnamed Bomb Vessel (no date). Scale: 1:24. A plan showing a modified midship section for an unnamed bomb vessel (no date).
Possibly 1803
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Unnamed Bomb Vessel (no date). Scale: 1:24. A plan showing the midship section with internal detail, for an unnamed bomb vessel (no date).
Possibly 1803
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Unnamed Bomb Vessel (no date). Scale: 1:24. A plan showing the midship section with internal details of an unnamed bomb vessel (no date). On the reverse is another plan with the scale 1:24. It shows the midship section with modified internal details of
Possibly 1803
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An Elevated View of The New Dock in Wapping. Hand-coloured view of the dock layout.
1 Jan 1803
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Tientsin Harbour. Vignette.
1 Jan 1803
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View of the Wet Docks from Blackwall. Print entitled 'View of the Wet Docks from Blackwall'. This appears to be a view of the West India Docks completed in 1802. The image is probably from a series but which one remains to be clarified.
12 January 1803
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Admiral Henry John Chetwynd, 1803-68, 18th Earl of Shrewsbury. A head and shoulders, facing to the right in profile, wearing a brown coat against a pastoral background. Watts has achieved a portrait that is both intimate and melancholy, reflecting the sit
about 1865
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This view of La Valletta, taken from the Gargur Battery during the siege in 1800...... Hand-coloured.
25 Jan 1803
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This view of La Valletta, taken from the Marsa Battery during the Siege in 1800..... Hand-coloured.
25 Jan 1803
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The Wreck of the Hindostan; East-Indiaman, on the Wedge Sand, off Margate, Jan 11 1803 showing the Margate Boat saving part of the Crew. Hand-coloured.
31 Jan 1803
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'Amphitrite' (captured 1804), later 'Blanche' (renamed 1805). Scale: 1:72? (graduated bar scale). A plan showing the body plan, sheer lines with inboard detail and figurehead, and longitudinal half-breadth for 'Amphitrite' (1
Circa 1797
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Chart of the Red Sea. Scale: 1:1,500,000. Dedication to Lord Viscount Valentia. Depicts the Northern part of the Red Sea
1804-5
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Chart of the Red Sea. Scale: 1:1,500,000. Dedication to Lord Viscount Valentia. Depicts the Southern part of the Red Sea.
1804-5
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Dutch Embarkation, or, Needs must when the Devil Drives (caricature). Hand-coloured.
Jan 1804
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Patience on a Monument smiling at Grief (caricature). Hand-coloured.
Jan 1804
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The Queen's House and Greenwich Hospital. A view of the Queen's House from the low ground of Greenwich Park to the south-west, with the dome of the Queen Mary Court visible immediately to the left of the House and the dome of the King William Co
before 1807
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'The Hall of Greenwich Hospital, Kent'. A view of the dome and north-east corner of the King William Court of Greenwich Hospital, with the Painted Hall north facade behind, taken from abreast of the matching north-west corner of the Queen Mary C
1 January 1804
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Boats. Pl 7. Technique includes aquatinting.
1 Jan 1804
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Boats. Pl 8. Technique includes aquatinting.
1 Jan 1804
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Tientsin Harbour. Print
1 Jan 1804
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A Scene on board a Margate Hoy as described by Dibdin (caricature). A deck-scene on board a Margate hoy - the regular sailing vessels running between that north Kent coastal resort and London, and points in between. It shows the vessel going about and a v
2 Jan 1804
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Loading a Smuggler. (caricature). Print
2 Jan 1804
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The Perilous situation of the crew of His Majesty's Packet Lady Hobart after she had struck upon an Island of Ice in the Atlantic Ocean. The Falmouth registered Post Office packet ‘Lady Hobart’, commanded by William Dorset Fellowes was bo
2 Jan 1804
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