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Rosoman Mountain, c1804. Artist: Charles TurnerRosoman Mountain, c1804. After John James Masquerier (1778-1855). From The Connoisseur Volume XXIII. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1909]
The Painters Wife, 1760. Artist: Allan RamsayThe Painters Wife, 1760. Margaret Lindsay of Evelick (1726-1782). Painting held at the National Galleries of Scotland, Edinburgh. From The Connoisseur Volume XXV. [The Connoisseur Ltd. London, 1909]
Habit of the Lady Mayoress of London in 1640, 1776. From Harrisons History of London, by Walter Harrison. [London, 1776]
A Merchant - Dress of Eminent Citizens in 1640, 1807. Artist: WarrenA Merchant - Dress of Eminent Citizens in 1640, 1807. [J. Stratford, London, 1807]
A Young Man with a Falcon, c1630. Artist: Jan BoeckhorstA Young Man with a Falcon, c1630. Originally attributed to Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) the painting was purchased by George IV from Sir Thomas Baring. Painting held in The Royal Collection, London
Portrait of H. I. M. The German Emperor, 1908. Artist: Philip A de LaszloPortrait of H.I.M. The German Emperor, 1908. Wilhelm II or William II (1859?1941), was the last German Emperor (Kaiser) and King of Prussia. From The Studio Volume 47
Ludowich Muggleton, Founder of the Sect of Muggletonians, c1652. Artist: Samuel CooperLudowich Muggleton, Founder of the Sect of Muggletonians, c1652. The Muggletonians, named after Lodowicke Muggleton (1609-1698)
Man in a Red Cap, c1510. Artist: TitianMan in a Red Cap, c1510. Painting held in The Frick Collection, New York. From The Studio Volume 119. [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1940]
Portrait of Don Luis de Gongora, 1622 (1931). Artist: Diego VelasquezPortrait of Don Luis de Gongora, 1622 (1931). Painting held in Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]
Mary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman, c1854 (1931). Artist: Alfred George StevensMary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman, c1854 (1931).. Painting held at the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 102, [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1931]
The Paterson Children, c1790. Artist: Henry RaeburnThe Paterson Children, c1790. Painting held at Polesden Lacey, Surrey. The children of George and Anne Paterson, of Castle Huntly, Perthshire. From The Studio Volume 95
The Fair Girl, c1914. Artist: George Washington LambertThe Fair Girl, c1914. From The Studio Volume 61. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1914]
Phiip IV of Spain, c1628. Artist: Peter Paul RubensPhiip IV of Spain, c1628. From The Studio Volume 123 [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1942.]
Portrait of a Lady ( La Dama in Rosso ), c1556-60. Artist: Giovanni Battista MoroniPortrait of a Lady ( La Dama in Rosso ), c1556-60. Painting in The National Gallery, London. From The Studio Volume 103. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1932]
Anne of Denmark, Queen of England, Wife of James 1st, 19th century. Artist: Edmund Thomas ParrisAnne of Denmark, Queen of England, Wife of James 1st, 19th century. After Paul van Somer (c1577-1621). From The Connoisseur Volume VI. [Otto Limited, London, 1903]
Mary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman, c1854. Artist: Alfred George StevensMary Ann, Wife of Leonard Collman, c1854. Painting held by the Tate, London. From The Studio Volume 122. [The Studio Ltd, London, 1941]
Portrait of Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, wearing the Windsor Uniform, 18th century. Artist: Thomas GainsboroughPortrait of Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge, wearing the Windsor Uniform, 18th century. The Prince Adolphus, Duke of Cambridge (1774-1850), tenth child and seventh son of George III and Queen Charlotte
Isabella Brandt, 1621. Artist: Peter Paul RubensIsabella Brandt, 1621. Drawing housed in the Brirtish Museum. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]
Miss Hannah Wright, c1780. Artist: Joseph Wright of DerbyMiss Hannah Wright, c1780. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXVII, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1931]
Lady Mary Cambridge, 1937Lady Mary Cambridge (1924-1999), 1937. Her father was a nephew of the Earl of Athlone and of Queen Mary, the consort to King George V, making her a second cousin to Queen Elizabeth II
George IV, (1762-1830), King of Great Britain and Ireland, c1814. Artist: Thomas LawrenceGeorge IV, (1762-1830), King of Great Britain and Ireland, c1814. Portrait of George IV (George Augustus Frederick, 1762-1830)
Napoleon, c19th century. Artist: Horace VernetNapoleon, c19th century. Napoleon Bonaparte, French general and Emperor. (1769-1821) enjoyed a meteoric rise through the ranks of the French Revolutionary army
Mary Teresa, wife of Sixteenth Earl of Shrewsbury, 1834. Artist: L MansionMary Teresa, wife of Sixteenth Earl of Shrewsbury, 1834. John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury, 16th Earl of Waterford (1791-1852) married Maria Theresa Talbot (d1856) on 27th June 1814
Lady Erne, c18th century. Artist: Jules Simon PayrauLady Erne, 18th century. After John Dowman (1750-1824). From The Connoisseur 1913, edited by J. T. Herbert Baily. [Otto Limited, London, 1913]
Marjorie Bowen, 1937Marjorie Bowen, pseudonym of Mrs Gabrielle Margaret Vere Long nee Campbell (1885-1952), British author who wrote historical romances, supernatural horror stories, popular history and biography, 1937
Phyllis Bentley, 1937Phyllis Bentley (1894-1977), English novelist and critic, native of Halifax, Yorkshire, 1937. Cigarette card 3 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills
Sheila Kaye-Smith, 1937. Artists: Unknown, WD & HO WillsSheila Kaye-Smith (1887-1956), English writer, 1937. Cigarette card 18 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills
Annies Swan, 1937Annies Swan CBE (1859-1943), Scottish journalist, novelist, story writer and public speaker, 1937. Cigarette card 35 of 40 from Famous British Authors published by WD & HO Wills
Lady Duncannon, c1788, (1902). Artist: Francesco BartolozziLady Duncannon, c1788. Henrietta, Viscountess Duncannon (1761-1821), later Countess of Bessborough. After John Downman (1750-1824). From The Connoisseur Vol. III [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]
The Duchess of Devonshire, (1904)The Duchess of Devonshire. Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire. Georgiana Cavendish (1757-1806) was famous for her beauty, her political campaigning, gambling, and unorthodox domestic arrangements
Elizabeth, Queen of England, Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588, (1902). Artist: Edmund Thomas ParrisElizabeth, Queen of England, in the dress in which she went to return thanks for the Defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588. After Issac Oliver (c1565-1617). From The Connoisseur Vol
Miniature Portrait of Eliza Katherine Crawley, by Sir William Charles Ross, 19th century, (1903)Miniature Portrait of Eliza Katherine Crawley by Sir William Charles Ross, 19th century. From The Connoisseur Vol. VII [Otto Limited, London, 1903.]
Lady Dorothy Fanny Nevill (nee Walpole), 1844, (1902). Artist: George Frederick WattsLady Dorothy Fanny Nevill (nee Walpole), 1844. Lady Dorothy Fanny Nevill (1826-1913), was an English writer, hostess, horticulturist and plant collector. From The Connoisseur Vol
Almeria, c18th century, (1902). Artist: John Raphael SmithAlmeria, c18th century. After John Opie (1761-1807). From The Connoisseur Vol. II [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]
Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, 1884. Artist: Rudolf BlindHer Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, 1884. Queen Alexandra when Princess of Wales. Alexandra of Denmark (1844-1925) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Lady Betty Foster, c18th century, 1917. Artist: Caroline WatsonLady Betty Foster, 1917. Elizabeth Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (nee Elizabeth Christiana Hervey, then Lady Elizabeth Foster), (1759-1824), is best known as an early woman novelist
Portrait of a Girl, 17th century, (1916). Artist: Cornelis Janssens van CeulenPortrait of a Girl, 17th century. From The Connoisseur Vol XLIV by [Otto Limited, London, 1916.]
Portrait of Mrs. J. Maltwood, c1892-1906, (1906-7). Artist: Nicols Wilhelm JungmannPortrait of Mrs. J. Maltwood, From The Studio Volume 39 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1906-7.]
Miss O Neil, c1776-1852, (1919). Artist: George ChinneryMiss O Neil, 1919. From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]
Robert Dudley (1532-1588), 1st Earl of Leicester, 1912Robert Dudley (1532-1588), 1st Earl of Leicester, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I of England, c1575. Robert Dudley (1532-1588), 1st Earl of Leicester, favourite of Queen Elizabeth I of England
Catherine Capell-Coningsby (nee Stephens), Countess of Essex, 1912. Artist: John JacksonCatherine Capell-Coningsby (nee Stephens), Countess of Essex (1794-1882), English operatic singer and actress, c1822. After an original painting by John Jackson (1778-1831)
Elizabeth Wriothesley (nee Vernon), Countess of Southampton, 1912Elizabeth Wriothesley (nee Vernon), Countess of Southampton (1572-1655), one of the chief ladies-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) of England, c1620
Izaak Walton (c1594-1683), English writer, 1672. (1912)Izaak Walton (c1594-1683), English writer, 1672. Best known as the author of The Compleat Angler. After a painting by Jacob Huysmans (1633?-1696), 1672
Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset (c1587-1645), British politician, 1912Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset (c1587-1645), British politician and favourite of King James I of England. After a painting by John Hoskins (circa 1590-1665), c1625
Baron de Humboldt, (1769-1859), 1920sBorn in Prusia in 1769, Baron de Humboldt arrived in Havana in January 1801 and went back in April 1804. In 1826 he published a political essay of the Cuban island in Paris
Miguel Tacon, (1775-1855), 1920sGeneral Miguel Tacon, born in Cartagena (Spain) in 1775 was captain of Cuba from 1834 to 1838. He was one of the most despotic rulers; expelled in 1834 the great patriot Jose Antonio Saco
Claudio Martinez de Pinillos, (1782-1853), 1920sEarl of Villanueva, born in Havana in 1782. In 1821 was elected as a mayor and launched a series of good public works, such as the pipelines of Fernando VII
Maria Theresa Talbot, 1916Maria Theresa Talbot (died 1856) was the wife of John Talbot, 16th Earl of Shrewsbury, 16th Earl of Waterford (1791-1852)