[1783 ENGRAVINGS]

30. [1783 ENGRAVINGS] Very nice collection of eight 9"x15" 1783 wood cut engravings, each 9¼"x15¼", "Engraved for Barnard's New Complete & Authentic History of England." Ornately bordered images include "Canute the Great... ridiculously commanding the sea to retire"; "Edward the Martyr stabbed by order of his Step Mother, Elfrida..."; "Alfred the Great...Generously dividing his Last Loaf with a Poor Pilgrim..."; Henry V... declaring his resolution of discarding his "loose Companions..."; "The Accidental Death of William II..."; "Lady Russell's Grief and Mourning for the Death of Lord Russell... who was Beheaded in Lincoln's Inn Fields during the Reign of Charles II"; "The Departure of the Emperor Adrian from Rome, in order to quell an insurrection which was raised by the inhabitants of Great Britain against the Roman Yoke of Slavery"; and "King Alfred in disguise rebuked by the Neat Herd's Wife, for letting the Cakes burn..." Removed from book. Light toning; especially at edges; else VG/Fine. Est: $350-550
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