[ENGLISH HISTORY.] A collection of vintage engravings/prints of royal figures, including five circa 1730s or later by George Vertue: Edward IV (laid down; trimmed, losses); Edward V, 2 copies (one sheet 13 1/2" x 8 3/4"; the other trimmed/losses and laid down); Richard III (sheet 12 7/8" x 8 1/2"); Henry VII (sheet 13 7/8" x 8 7/8"). Together with Edward V by J. Chapman, London, 1804 (sheet 10" x 7"); and approx. nine 19th century or later, including several depicting the Young Princes in the Tower. AND: a Poor/partial copy of Historical Antiquities In Two Books, The First Treating in General of Great-Brettain and Ireland. The Second Containing Particular Remarks Concerning Cheshire... By Sir Peter Leychester Baronet, Whereunto is annexed A Transcript of Doomsday-Book, so far as it concerneth Cheshire, taken out of the Original Record [present]. London: Printed by W. L. for Robert Clavell, 1773. Condition: Poor, as noted; missing front cover and spine; text block split; edges blackened; extensive dampstaining. THE HAROLD A. LAYER COLLECTION