| Title |
Malta, the Holy Land, etc |
| Reference |
GBR/0115/Y3011A |
| Creator |
Various |
| Covering Dates |
Circa 1850 |
| Extent and Medium |
141 images in 1 box; The prints were originally in an album. However, following flood damage, they have been disbound and boxed. |
| Repository |
Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library |
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| Content and context |
A collection of albumen prints which include views of the Middle East, Malta and Gibraltar by Robertson, Beato and others. The majority are of European works of arts and townscapes (many of the latter unidentified). There are also scenes at Woolwich. Plates 68-80 are uncaptioned and consist of miscellaneous engravings of weaponry, armour and archaeological sites. |
Access and Use
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Please cite as Cambridge University Library: Royal Commonwealth Society Library, Malta, the Holy Land, etc, Y3011A |
| Further information |
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Indexed
This collection level description was entered by KS using information from the original typescript catalogue.
This collection is available on microfiche: General Collections, fiche numbers 1-3.
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| Index Terms |
| Europe |
| Gibraltar |
| Malta |
| Middle East |
| United Kingdom |
| RCS/Y3011A contains: |
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1
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[Interior of the] Redan 1855. 276 x 216 mm. Carbon print showing the ruined interior of the Redan after it had been deserted by the Russians on 8 September. James Robertson, Superintendent and Chief Engraver of the Mint at Constantinople, remained in the Crimea after the departure of his more famous contemporary Roger Fenton and thus secured the only photographs of the remains of the Malakoff and Redan forts after the retreat of the Russian forces.
Creator: Robertson, James, b c 1813, photographer.
Good condition.. |
1855 |
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2
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St. Peter's Bastion, Valetta [i.e. Valletta], right flank looking on to the Grand Harbour [Fortifications, Malta]. 310 x 244 mm. View looking south from St Peter's counterguard, across Grand Harbour to Birgu where part of the St Angelo fortifications can be seen. Moored in the harbour is H.M.S. Hibernia, the 110 gun depot ship which was stationed in Grand Harbour between 1855 and 1919. The print is signed: 'Robertson and Beato'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.. |
1850–1859 |
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3
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Porte Reale, Valetta [i.e. Valletta] looking towards St Michael's Bastion, St John Cavalier on the right [Bridge of the Porta Reale]. 311 x 265 mm. View looking north along the west walls of Valletta from St James Bastion, with the viaduct leading to the Porte Reale in the foreground. To the left, beyond the viaduct is the St John Bastion with the St John Cavalier to the right and the St Michael Bastion in the background. The print is signed: 'Robertson and Beato'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.. |
1850–1859 |
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4
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Strada Vescons [Vescovo] Malta, looking down from Strada Reale [Strada Vescovi]. 312 x 256 mm. View from the Strada Reale (Kingsway) looking north along the Strada Vescovo (wrongly captioned 'Strada Vescons' in pencil beneath the print) towards Marsamuscetto Harbour. The street later became Archbishop's Street. In the left foreground in part of Palace Square and a small part of the Main Guard building. The print is signed: 'Robertson and Beato'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.. |
1850–1859 |
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5
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Auberge [de] Castile, [Valletta] [1850s]. 308 x 216 mm. Print signed: 'Robertson [and Beato]', partly cropped.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.. |
1850–1859 |
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6
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Pool of Siloam 1857. 277 x 247 mm. View of the Pool of Siloam, Jerusalem with two figures posed at its edge. The print is signed: 'Robertson Beato and Co'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Good condition.. |
1857 |
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7
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Valley of Jehosaphat with Mount of Olives in distance [Village of Siloam, Jerusalem 1857]. 309 x 250 mm. View looking across the valley, with the village of Siloam on the farther hillside and the Mount of Olives beyond. The print signed: 'Robertson Beato and Co'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Good condition.. |
1857 |
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8
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Aceldama [1857]. 317 x 263 mm. View of the Aceldama, the area outside Jerusalem purchased with the blood money of Judas. The print is signed: 'Aceldama, Jerus, 1857, Robertson Beato and Co'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.. |
1857 |
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9
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Chateau de David, Damascus Gate [Tower of David, Jerusalem, 1857]. 313 x 248 mm. View of the Damascus Gate and the Tower of David, Jerusalem. The print is signed: 'Robertson Beato and Co'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1857 |
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10
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St Stephen's Gate, Jerusalem, 1857. 258 x 312 mm. General view of St Stephen's Gate. The print is signed: 'Robertson Beato and Co'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Fair condition, some overall yellowing.. |
1857 |
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11
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Arch near the Tower of Antonia [1857]. 268 x 305 mm. View looking along the path towards the tower and arch of Antonia, Jerusalem. The print is signed: 'Robertson Beato and Co'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Fair condition, slight fading and yellowing.. |
1857 |
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12
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Village of Bethanie 1857. 314 x 259 mm. General view of the village of Bethany. The print is signed (Robertson Beato & Co, but cropped off).
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Fair condition, some overall fading.. |
1857 |
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13
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Convent of the Nativity and village of Bethlehem 1857. 316 x 249 mm. General view looking across terraced fields on the hillside towards the convent and village. The print is signed: 'Robertson Beato and Co'.
Creator: Robertson and Beato.
Good condition, apart from slight fading.. |
1857 |
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14
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[Unidentified group, 1860s]. 137 x 104 mm. Family portrait group of nine figures taken in a garden. No identifications.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition, apart from slight staining in top right corner.. |
1860–1869 |
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15
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Lawn at Grovenor [sic] House 1868. 110 x 86 mm. View looking across a lawn, with a church spire in the distance and a group playing croquet in the foreground.
Fair condition, some staining.. |
1868 |
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16
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Colonel Fletcher [1860s]. 102 x 141 mm. Full length studio portrait showing Colonel Fletcher leaning against the base of a column. No further biographical information.
Fair condition, some fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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17
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[Unidentified portrait 1860s]. 102 x 141 mm. Full length studio portrait of an unidentified man leaning against a balustrade.
Fair condition, some yellowing and fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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18
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Lord Spencer [1860s]. 99 x 141 mm. Full length, seated studio portrait. From the estimated date, this would be John, 5th Earl Spencer, (1835-1905), who succeeded to the title in 1858. Groom of the Stole to the Prince Consort and later to the Prince of Wales, 1859-1866, his subsequent posts included Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, Lord President of the Council and First Lord of the Admiralty.
Fair condition, some overall fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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19
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Captain Haig [1860s]. 98 x 141 mm. Full length, seated studio portrait. The presence of photographs of Woolwich in this part of the album suggests that this could be Robert Wolseley Haig (1831-1872) Captain RA 1885, who was Secretary to the Royal Artillery Institute, Woolwich.
Fair condition, slight fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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20
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[Unidentified portrait 1860s]. 101 x 141 mm. Full length studio portrait of a man seated on a balustrade.
Fair condition, some fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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21
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[Unidentified portrait 1860s]. 98 x 141 mm. Full length studio portrait.
Good condition, apart from slight fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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22
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[Carriage and pair, ?Woolwich, 1860s]. 221 x 170 mm. (oval print). Showing two Army cadets seated in a carriage and pair in front of the entrance to an unidentified building (possibly the Military Academy at Woolwich).
Fair condition, slight yellowing and fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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23
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[Crimean War Memorial at the Artillery Barracks, Woolwich, 1860s]. 182 x 233 mm. Showing two soldiers standing at the base of the statue by John Bell; it is a female figure representing Liberty (or possibly Victory), 9 feet high, on a 16 foot grey granite pedestal with four bronze shields. It was erected in 1860 to commemorate Artillerymen killed in the Crimean War 1854-56. The print is stamped: 'Photo. Estab. War Dept.'.
Good condition, apart from slight fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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24
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[Unidentified house, 1860s]. 208 x 155 mm. View looking across a landscaped hillside towards a two storey ivy covered house, with a family group on the sloping lawn in front of the building. Location unidentified.
Good condition, apart from slight dirt marking.. |
1860–1869 |
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25
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Cask raft triangle [? Military Academy, Woolwich, 1860s]. 180 x 140 mm. (vignetted oval print). Showing a group of Army Cadets poling a raft (composed of wooden barrels strapped to timbers) across a stretch of water. A triangular block and tackle on the craft supports the barrel of a cannon. A photograph probably taken during a course at the Woolwich Militay Academy. The print is stamped: 'Photo. Estab. War Dept.'.
Fair condition, slight fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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26
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Cannon of Muhammed II, cast A.H. 868 (A.D. 1464): View of the muzzle [1860s]. 273 x 181 mm. Showing a British soldier standing beside the barrel of this huge cannon, with stone shot in the background. Pasted down with this is the following letterpress: 'This great piece of ordnance formed part of the arsenal of the Castle of Asia at the mouth of the Dardanelles, and was presented to Her Majesty by Sultan Abdul Aziz Khan, 1866. It is now in the Museum of Artillery, Woolwich. Length, 17 feet; diameter of powder chamber, 10 inches; diameter of bore, 25 inches; weight, 18 tons 14 cwt 3 qrs. The stone shot each weigh 670 lbs nearly. An inscription near the vent states that the weight of the shot is 240 okes = 679 lbs, powder due 17½ okes = 49.5 lbs. Degrees, 3.'. In addition, a second piece of letterpress reads: 'View of the muzzle, shewing (sic.) the inscriptions, which have been decyphered by Mr Redhouse, as follows, -. (1) Help, O God, the Sultan Muhammed Khan, son of Murad. (2) The Work of Mine Ali in the month Rejet. (3) In the date of the year 868.'. This photograph is probably by the War Dept. Photo. Estab.
Fair condition, some fading in from edges.. |
1860–1869 |
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27
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Cannon of Muhammed II, cast A.H. 868 (A.D. 1464): General View [1860s]. 257 x 192 mm. General view of the two parts of the gun from the side. An accompanying letterpress reads: 'This great piece of ordnance formed part of the arsenal of the Castle of Asia at the mouth of the Dardanelles, and was presented to Her Majesty by Sultan Abdul Aziz Khan, 1866. It is now in the Museum of Artillery, Woolwich. Length, 17 feet; diameter of powder chamber, 10 inches; diameter of bore, 25 inches; weight, 18 tons 14 cwt 3 qrs. The stone shot each weigh 670 lbs nearly. An inscription near the vent states that the weight of the shot is 240 okes = 679 lbs, powder due 17½ okes = 49.5 lbs. Degrees, 3.' The photograph is probably by War Dept. Photo. Estab.
Fair condition, some fading in from edges.. |
1860–1869 |
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28
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Cannon of Muhammed II, cast A.H. 868 (A.D. 1464): View taken from behind. The man in the background is holding a Copper ladle for introducing the powder [1860s]. 289 x 190 mm. An accompanying letterpress reads: 'This great piece of ordnance formed part of the arsenal of the Castle of Asia at the mouth of the Dardanelles, and was presented to Her Majesty by Sultan Abdul Aziz Khan, 1866. It is now in the Museum of Artillery, Woolwich. Length, 17 feet; diameter of powder chamber, 10 inches; diameter of bore, 25 inches; weight, 18 tons 14 cwt 3 qrs. The stone shot each weigh 670 lbs nearly. An inscription near the vent states that the weight of the shot is 240 okes = 679 lbs, powder due 17½ okes = 49.5 lbs. Degrees, 3.'The photograph is probably taken by War Dept. Photo. Estab.
Fair condition, some fading from edges.. |
1860–1869 |
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29
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Cannon of Muhammed II, cast A.H. 868 (A.D. 1464): Enlarged view. Shewing [sic.] the manner in which the body of the gun and powder chamber are screwed together. They weigh, respectively 8 tons 16 cwt 3 qrs, and 9 tons 18 cwt [1860s]. 273 x 195 mm. An accompanying letterpress reads: 'This great piece of ordnance formed part of the arsenal of the Castle of Asia at the mouth of the Dardanelles, and was presented to Her Majesty by Sultan Abdul Aziz Khan, 1866. It is now in the Museum of Artillery, Woolwich. Length, 17 feet; diameter of powder chamber, 10 inches; diameter of bore, 25 inches; weight, 18 tons 14 cwt 3 qrs. The stone shot each weigh 670 lbs nearly. An inscription near the vent states that the weight of the shot is 240 okes = 679 lbs, powder due 17½ okes = 49.5 lbs. Degrees, 3.'The photograph is probably by War Dept. Photo. Estab.
Fair condition, some fading in from edges.. |
1860–1869 |
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30
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[Unidentified coastal scene, 1860s]. 246 x 191 mm. View from a hillside looking down on a hamlet situated in a small cove. Location unidentified, probably England (the public house near the water's edge is called the Cary Arms).
Good condition.. |
1860–1869 |
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31
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[General view of Gibraltar, 1860s]. 262 x 202 mm. General view of Gibraltar from the Spanish mainland.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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32
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[Group posed outside house, 1860s]. 227 x 137 mm. Showing a group of men posed in front of the steps leading up to the entrance of a single storeyed house. Location unidentified, but not England.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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33
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[River or creek scene, 1860s]. 226 x 138 mm. View looking along a creek or river estuary towards its mouth, with a settlement of houses along the left bank. Location unidentified.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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34
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[Harbour scene, 1860s]. 132 x 91 mm. (vignetted oval print). View looking across an unidentified harbour entrance, with a settlement on the farther spit of land.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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35
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[Port scene, 1860s]. 116 x 92 mm. (oval print). Unidentified waterfront scene with houses, wharves and moored ships.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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36
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[Port scene, 1860s]. 134 x 93 mm. (vignetted print). View from a hillside looking down on an unidentified waterfront and harbour.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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37
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[Unidentified sailing boat, 1860s]. 138 x 101 mm.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
circa 1860–1869 |
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38
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[Unidentified sailing boat, 1860s]. 115 x 92 mm. (oval print). A sailing boat with waterfront houses in background.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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39
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[Town and harbour, 1860s]. 115 x 83 mm. (vignetted oval print). View from a hillside looking towards an unidentified town, with a harbour beyond. The tents of an army encampment can be seen in the left middleground.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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40
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[Town and harbour, 1860s]. 138 x 100 mm. View from a hillside looking down onto an unidentified waterfront and estuary.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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41
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[Landscape, 1860s]. 139 x 101 mm. View from a hillside looking across a landscape of lakes and scattered islands. Location unknown.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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42
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[Sepia ink sketch of ? Bruges, 1859]. 130 x 90 mm. An accomplished sepia ink drawing of a canal linked with houses. The writing in the bottom left corner is not clearly decipherable but appears to read 'Brudges [sic] 59'.
Good condition.. |
1859 |
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43
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[Unidentified headland and cliffs, 1860s]. 134 x 97 mm.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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44
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[River scene, 1860s]. 224 x 136 mm. Showing a landing place on an unidentified river.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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45
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[Harbour scene, 1860s]. 224 x 136 mm. View looking across a garden towards an unidentified harbour.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
circa 1860–1869 |
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46
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[River and ferry, 1860s]. 224 x 136 mm. View on an unidentified river, with a landing place and a ferry (with passengers and two horse buggies on board) in the foreground.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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47
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[Coastal scene, 1860s]. 225 x 137 mm. View looking along an unidentified rocky seashore towards a squat tower on the headland in the background.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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48
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[Dock scene, 1860s]. 225 x 135 mm. View looking over the wharfside buildings at an unidentified location towards an enclosed mooring area.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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49
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[Dock scene, 1860s]. 225 x 137 mm. View taken from the same point as the preceding print but looking more to the right and including a floating dock moored near the breakwater.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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50
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[Port scene, 1860s]. 220 x 137 mm. Showing two sailing vessels moored at an unidentified waterfront, with houses beyond.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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51
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[Port scene, 1860s]. 222 x 137 mm. View from a hillside looking down on an unidentified port and harbour.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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52
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Ruins at Palenque - sculptured tablet with cross... 334 x 215 mm. Palenque is in south Mexico.
Creator: Charnay, Claude-Joseph-Désiré, 1828-1915, photographer, archaeologist and writer.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
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53
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Strasbourg, Sept. 1863. 184 x 216 mm. View of the west door of Strasbourg Cathedral.
Creator: Unknown.
Fair condition, some overall yellowing.. |
Sept. 1863 |
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54
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Strasbourg, Sept. 1863. 181 x 229 mm. View of one of the entrances to the Cathedral.
Fair condition, some overall yellowing.. |
Sept. 1863 |
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55
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Amiens Cathedral [?1863]. 184 x 252 mm. View of the West end of the Cathedral.
Fair condition, some fading and yellowing.. |
1863 |
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56
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Amiens Cathedral [?1863]. 149 x 211 mm. Showing carved detail, probably on a tomb, in the interior of the Cathedral.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
1863 |
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57
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[Unidentified town 1860s]. 249 x 195 mm. View looking towards the houses of an unidentified town with a large, double-towered church or cathedral in the background. Probably in Germany.
Fair condition, some fading and yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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58
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[Church interior, 1860s]. 201 x 254 mm. View looking along the nave of a church.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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59
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[Town scene, ? Germany, 1860s]. 182 x 241 mm. View from the bank of a river looking towards a bridge, town houses and a cathedral. Location unidentified, probably Germany.
Fair condition, some yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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60
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[Town scene, ? Germany, 1860s]. 181 x 241 mm. Showing town houses overlooking the river or canal seen in the preceding print.
Fair condition, some yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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61
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[Town scene, ? Germany, 1860s]. 100 x 145 mm. Showing an unidentified building, probably in a German town.
Good condition, apart from slight overall yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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62
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[Town scene, ? Germany, 1860s]. 100 x 145 mm. View looking across a market square, with a cathedral in the background. Location unidentified.
Good condition, apart from slight overall yellowing.. |
1860–1869 |
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63
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[Fresco at Siena]. 305 x 118 mm. (two prints joined). Photographic copy of a 14th century fresco.
Fair condition, some overall fading.. |
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64
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Rembrandt - La ronde de nuit, Musee d'Amsterdam. 177 x 144 mm. Photographic copy of (? An engraving after) Rembrandt's 'Night Watch'. Photograph by François Buffa et Fils, Amsterdam.
Creator: François Buffa et Fils.
Good condition.. |
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65
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Van der Helst - Banquet des Arquebusiers, Musee d'Amsterdam. 201 x 99 mm. Photographic copy of an engraving of Van der Helst's painting. Photograph by François Buffa et Fils, Amsterdam.
Good condition, apart from some overall yellowing.. |
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66
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Jan Steen - Fete de St Nicolas, Musee d'Amsterdam. 153 x 183 mm. Photographic copy of an engraving after Jan Steen's painting. Photograph by François Buffa et Fils, Amsterdam.
Fair condition, yellowing and some fading.. |
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67
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Dou - L'ecole du soir, Musee d'Amsterdam. 144 x 193 mm. Photographic copy of Gerard Dou's painting. Photograph by François Buffa et Fils, Amsterdam.
Good condition.. |
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68
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[Cannon]. 160 x 120 mm. Engraving of a large cannon. Showing the manner in which the body of the gun and powder chamber are screwed together.
Creator: Unknown.
Good condition.. |
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69
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[Cannon]. 150 x 120 mm. Engraving of a cannon. |
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70
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[Weapons]. 120 x 200 mm. Showing an engraving of four weapons (spontoons?). |
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71
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[Helmet]. 120 x 190 mm. Showing an engraving of an armoured helmet. |
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72
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[War hammer]. 70 x 120 mm. Showing an engraving of two aspects of a war hammer. |
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73
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[Cannon]. 170 x 100 mm. Showing an engraving of a man leaning on a large cannon. |
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74
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[Unidentified walled interior]. 80 x 90 mm. Showing an engraving of a delapidated interior guarded by two cannons. Handwritten in the bottom left corner is the numer '1424'. |
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75
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[Unidentified. 100 x 90 mm. Engraving. |
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76
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[Unidentified archaeological site]. 105 x 110 mm. Engraving. |
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77
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[Unidentified object]. 65 x 115 mm. Engraving. |
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78
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[Unidentified object/s]. 140 x 90 mm. Engraving. |
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79
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[Unidentified object]. 65 x 140 mm. Engraving. |
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80
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[Unidentified archaeological site]. 190 x 75 mm. Engraving. |
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81
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[Circular shield decorated with fleurs de lys and martial scenes]. 158 x 190 mm.
Good condition.. |
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82
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[Collection of pikeheads]. 164 x 146 mm.
Good condition.. |
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83
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[Flintlock pistol with chasing]. 120 x 95 mm. |
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84
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[Collection of pikeheads]. 144 x 211 mm.
Good condition.. |
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85
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[Unidentified mechanisms]. 175 x 130 mm.
Good condition.. |
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86
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[Unidentified mechanisms]. 160 x 125 mm.
Good condition.. |
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87
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[Pair of Hintlock pistols by John Campbell]. 189 x 148 mm.
Good condition, apart from slight yellowing.. |
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88
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[Flintlock muskets]. 115 x 153 mm.
Fair condition, slight fading.. |
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89
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[Circular shield decorated in low relief with battle scenes]. 201 x 155 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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90
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[Shield decorated in low relief]. 207 x 148 mm.
Fair condition, slight fading.. |
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91
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[Circular shield decorated in low relief]. 203 x 154 mm.
Poor condition, overall fading.. |
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92
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[Helmet from suit of armour]. 107 x 157 mm.
Fair condition.. |
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93
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[Helmet from suit of armour]. 110 x 158 mm.
Fair condition.. |
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94
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[Unidentified quadrangle, possibly in Germany, 1860s]. 83 x 102 mm.
Poor condition, fading and yellowing.. |
circa 1860-circa 1869 |
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95
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[Unidentified church interior, possibly in Germany, 1860s]. 83 x 104 mm.
Fair condition.. |
1860–1869 |
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96
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Roman Legionary Tablet, found 14th April 1868, at Bridgeness, on the Forth, Linlithgowshire, and now in the possession of Mr Cadell of that place ... 136 x 99 mm.
Good condition.. |
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97
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Cross at Monesterboice [1860s]. 117 x 167 mm.
Good condition, apart from slight fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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98
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Cross at Monesterboice [1860s]. 117 x 167 mm.
Good condition, apart from slight fading.. |
1860–1869 |
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99
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[Three daggers]. 132 x 197 mm.
Fair condition, slight fading, some abrasions.. |
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100
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[Three daggers]. 121 x 200 mm.
Fair condition, some fading and abrasions.. |
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101
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[Three lances]. 129 x 193 mm. Print stamped 'Photo Estab. War Dept.'.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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102
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[Four pikes]. 95 x 176 mm. These pointed weapons have somewhat broadened heads with projecting mace-like spikes.
Fair condition.. |
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103
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[Three bayonets]. 131 x 180 mm. Print stamped 'Photo. Estab. War Dept.'.
Poor condition, fading.. |
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104
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[Three bayonets]. 134 x 161 mm. Print stamped 'Photo. Estab. War Dept.'.
Poor condition, fading.. |
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105
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[Three bayonets]. 139 x 175 mm. Print stamped 'Photo. Estab. War Dept.'.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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106
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[Four bayonets]. 139 x 189 mm.
Poor condition, fading.. |
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107
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Stone arrow heads, spear heads, and other objects from the mouth of the Great Fish River, South Africa. 269 x 222 mm. The caption continues: Objects are found under the sand hills of that region, and are occasionally exposed by their shifting. Presented by J. Bowker Esq. through Assistant Commissary General G. Bennett, June 1866.
Poor condition, overall fading.. |
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108
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Flintaxes, hatchets and wedges, spear and arrow heads in their varied forms of lance, heart, half-moon, and kite shapes. 190 x 111 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.'.
Fair condition, slight fading.. |
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109
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Prehistoric remains, exquisitely rare and minute forms of flint arrowheads, chiefly discovered in various countries of Ireland: with a few transmitted to Mr Bell, from Orkney, Scotland. 223 x 170 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.' There is a further caption at the bottom of the page which reads: 'It is worthy of note that many of the orginals here photographed owe their preservation to the Superstitious belief that they are supernaturally efficacious in the cure of all diseases, and especially potent in counteracting the evil influences of Spiritual Machinations. Those perforated have been used as charms against witchcraft, hence the high appreciation by the possessors.'.
Poor condition, fading and some tears in emulsion.. |
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110
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Prehistoric remains flint arrowheads, various, chiefly discovered in the counties Armagh, Down, Cavan, and Fermanagh, Ireland; one large of rude formation is of rare occurrence, being formed from a nigro silicious flint. 186 x 143 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.' There is a further caption at the bottom of the page which reads: 'It is worthy of note that many of the orginals here photographed owe their preservation to the Superstitious belief that they are supernaturally efficacious in the cure of all diseases, and especially potent in counteracting the evil influences of Spiritual Machinations. Those perforated have been used as charms against witchcraft, hence the high appreciation by the possessors.'.
Fair condition.. |
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112
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Primative [sic] bronze axes and hatchets, handed and shafted, varieties. 196 x 134 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.'.
Poor condition, overall fading.. |
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113
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Looped and socketted bronze spear-heads, javelins, and shafted projectiles. 197 x 106 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.'.
Fair condition.. |
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114
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Looped and socketted bronze celts, rivetted halberds, and Grecian leaf-shaped bronze swords. Ex Archaeologia. 192 x 106 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.'.
Poor condition, fading and abrasions.. |
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115
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Socketted and rivetted bronze javelins, gouges, chisels ... 187 x 113 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.'.
Fair condition.. |
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116
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Bronze Grecian leaf-shaped swords, rivetted javelins, and fragments. 194 x 100 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.'.
Fair condition.. |
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117
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Large and medium cenerary urns, with calcined bones, one censer ditto, and one of excavated freestone, stone hammers and mallets &c. 188 x 121 mm. The caption continues: 'Ex archaeologia collectione, Adelphi, Allani et olim Joannis Bell, M.R.I.A., F.R.S. &c.'.
Fair condition.. |
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118
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[Axehead]. 130 x 183 mm.
Fair condition.. |
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119
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[Axehead]. 135 x 184 mm.
Fair condition.. |
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120
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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121
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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122
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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123
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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124
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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125
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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126
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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127
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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128
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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129
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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130
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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131
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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132
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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133
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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134
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[Photographs of unidentified pottery, vases, ...]. 65 x 85 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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135
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[Photographic copies of unidentified sketches, three of Scottish scenery with archaeological remains, one of a military scene]. 180 x 125 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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136
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[Photographic copies of unidentified sketches, three of Scottish scenery with archaeological remains, one of a military scene]. 180 x 125 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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137
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[Photographic copies of unidentified sketches, three of Scottish scenery with archaeological remains, one of a military scene]. 180 x 125 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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138
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[Photographic copies of unidentified sketches, three of Scottish scenery with archaeological remains, one of a military scene]. 180 x 125 mm.
Fair condition, some fading.. |
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139
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Woolwich parade 1828. Field Officer of the day and staff, RA. 238 x 178 mm. Photographic copy of an engraving.
Fair condition.. |
1828 |
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140
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Woolwich parade by Lieut Sandham RE 1828 or 1829. 238 x 179 mm. Photographic copy of an engraving. Henry Sandham (d. 1868) served in the Royal Engineers from 1813. He was promoted to Lieutenant General in 1866.
Fair condition.. |
1828–1829 |
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141
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Quarter Masters. 226 x 186 mm.
Fair condition.. |
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