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A letter written by John Dryden (1631-12700), English poet, 1699 (1840). From Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents, by Charles John Smith
The Merchant, 1908-1909. Artist: Hely SmithThe Merchant, 1908-1909. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1908-1909, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 14, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1908-1909)
A Loisir, 18th century (1901). At Leisure. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (November 1901)
A map of the West Indies, 1808. Artist: C SmithA map of the West Indies, 1808
H. G Lewis, 1923. Artist: Lizzie Caswall SmithH.G Lewis, 1923. Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923
Mrs Payne Galway, 1902-1903. Artist: JR SmithMrs Payne Galway, 1902-1903. From Penroses Pictorial Annual 1902-1903, An Illustrated Review of the Graphic Arts, volume 8, edited by William Gamble and published by AW Penrose (London, 1902-1903)
Thomas Hood, British humorist and poet, (1912). Artist: WH SmithThomas Hood, British humorist and poet, (1912). Portrait of Hood (1799-1855) from Famous Houses and Literary Shrines of London, by John Adcock, (J M Dent and Sons, London, New York, 1912)
Charlotte Turner Smith (1749-1806), English poet and novelist, 19th century. Artist: RidleyCharlotte Turner Smith (1749-1806), English poet and novelist, 19th century. Smiths works have been credited with influencing both Jane Austen and Charles Dickens
Sir Sydney Smith (1764-1840) defending the breach at Acre, 1816. Artist: I BrownSir Sydney Smith (1764-1840) defending the breach at Acre, 1816. Smith was the English admiral of whom Napoleon Bonaparte said, That man made me miss my destiny
Let Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners. 1862, (1923). Artist: Charles Edmund BrockLet Me Think of the Comfortable Family Dinners. 1862, (1923). Dreamthorp: a Book of Essays Written in the Country, had a running theme in an understanding that human finiteness contributes to our
From Christmas. Alexander Smiths Essays Dreamthorp, 1862, (1923). Artist: Charles Edmund BrockFrom Christmas. Alexander Smiths Essays Dreamthorp, 1862, (1923). Charles Edmund Brock (1870-1938) was a widely published English painter, line artist and book illustrator
Lt. Smith & Beaters - Budhapur Tigerhunt, 1922. A 1922 Budhapur tiger hunt
Wild boar hunting, c1600-1650 (1843). Artist: J SmithWild boar hunting, c1600-1650 (1843). An engraving from The Art-Union Scrap Book, Henry G Bohn, London, 1843
The Virtuous Parent. Laetitia Endeavours In Vain By Parents To Reconcile Her Parents, 1789. Artist: John Raphael SmithThe Virtuous Parent. Laetitia Endeavours In Vain By Presents To Reconcile Her Parents, 1789. After George Morland (1762-1804). From The Connoisseur Vol. LXXV. [The Connoisseur, London, 1926]
Gertude Elliott and Johnston Forbes-Robertson in The Merchant of Venice, early 20th century. Elliott (1874-1950) and Robertson (1853-1937) are playing the parts of Portia and Shylock respectively
Gertude Constance Cockburn, English actress, early 20th century. Artist: J Caswall SmithGertude Constance Cockburn, English actress, early 20th century. Cockburn in the role of Catherine from Shakespeares The Taming of the Shrew
Gertrude Elliott (1874-1950), American actress, 1908. Artist: Lizzie Caswall SmithGertrude Elliott (1874-1950), American actress, 1908
Margaret Fraser, actress, 1906. Artist: Lizzie Caswall SmithMargaret Fraser, actress, 1906
The Credulous Lady and Astrologer, 1786. Artists: John Raphael Smith, Peter SimonThe Credulous Lady and Astrologer, 1786. After John Raphael Smith (1751-1812). From The Connoisseur Vol. XX. [Otto Limited, London, 1908]
Residence of John Hoole, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. Artist: C J SmithResidence of John Hoole, the translator of Ariosto, Great Queen Street, Lincolns Inn Fields, London, 1840. The home of John Hoole (1727-1803)
Exterior view of the Italian Opera House, Haymarket, 18th century, (1840). Artist: Charles John SmithExterior view of the Italian Opera House and Ridauts Fencing Academy, Haymarket, London, 18th century, (1840). It was burnt down in 1789
Memento-Mori watch presented by Mary Queen of Scots to Mary Seaton, 16th century, (1840). Artist: C J SmithMemento-Mori watch presented by Mary Queen of Scots to her attendant Mary Seaton, 16th century, (1840). Illustration from Historical
Grave of Bessy Bell and Mary Gray, near Perth, 1840. Artist: C J SmithGrave of Bessy Bell and Mary Gray, near Perth, 1840. According to a ballad, in 1666 Betsy and Mary built themselves a bower to avoid catching the plague
Wallaces Nook, Aberdeen, 1840. Artist: C J SmithWallaces Nook, Aberdeen, 1840. Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents, by Charles John Smith, (Henry G Bohn, London, 1840)
Trotton, Syssex, the birth place of Otway, 1840. Artist: C J SmithTrotton, Sussex, the birthplace of Thomas Otway, 1840. English dramatist Otway (1652-1685) was born here. Illustration from Historical
Tomb of Edmund Waller, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 1840. Artist: C J SmithTomb of Edmund Waller, Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, 1840. Monument to Edmund Waller (1606-1687), English politician and poet
Mill at Bannockburn, in which James III of Scotland was killed in 1488, (1840). Artist: C J SmithMill at Bannockburn, in which James III of Scotland was killed in 1488, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents
Stoke Poges Church, Buckinghamshire, c1750, (1840). Artist: C J SmithStoke Poges Church, Buckinghamshire, c1750, (1840). Thomas Grays Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard is believed to have been written in the churchyard of the St Giles Church in Stoke Poges
Sacred furniture and vessels of the Tabernacle of Israel, 15th century, (1840). Artist: C J SmithIlluminated paintings of the sacred furniture and vessels of the Tabernacle of Israel, 15th century, (1840). Design with menora executed by a Spanish jew in the 15th century
The pulpit of John Knox, and signatures of several eminent personages, 16th century, (1840). Artist: C J SmithThe pulpit of John Knox, Parish Church of St Andrews, Fife, and signatures of several eminent personages connected with the reformation of religion in Scotland, 16th century, (1840)
Bible used by King Charles I on the scaffold, 30th January 1649, (1840). Artist: C J SmithBible used by King Charles I on the scaffold, 30 January 1649, (1840). Charles personal bible with his initials and the insignia of the Prince of Wales, presented by him to William Juxon
Enamelled jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, 16th century, (1840). Artist: C J SmithEnamelled jewel presented by Mary Queen of Scots, to George Gordon, 4th Earl of Huntly, 16th century, (1840). A lock of Marys hair is attached to the ivory skull
The residence of Sir Isaac Newton, St Martins Street, Leicester Square, 1840. Artist: C J SmithThe residence of Sir Isaac Newton, St Martins Street, Leicester Square, 1840. House inhabited by Newton (1642-1727) from 1710 to 1727
House occupied by the Royal Society, Crane Court, Fleet Street, 1678-1760, (1840). Artist: C J SmithHouse occupied by the Royal Society, Crane Court, Fleet Street, 1678-1760, (1840). Illustration from Historical and Literary Curiosities consisting of Fac-similies of Original Documents
Pocahontas. Portrait of the Native American chiefs daughter who saved John Smith, leader of the Virginia colonists, from being executed by her father, Powhatan, in 1607
Sir Harry Smith, (1787-1860), English soldier and military commander. Illustration from The Life & Times of Queen Victoria, by Robert Wilson, Vol III
Ferdinand and Miranda, c1900. Artist: J Caswall SmithFerdinand and Miranda, c1900. Basil Gill as Ferdinand and Nora Kerin as Miranda in Shakespeares The Tempest
King Stephen (1096-1154). Artist: SmithKing Stephen (1096-1154). Stephen was king of England from 1135 until his death in 1154
Frank Benson (1858-1939), English actor and theatre manager, early 20th century. Artist: J Caswall SmithFrank Benson (1858-1939), English actor and theatre manager, early 20th century
James Welch, entertainer, 1906. Artist: Lizzie Caswall SmithJames Welch, entertainer, 1906
Richard II, King of England. Artist: J SmithRichard II, King of England. The reign of Richard II (1367-1400) was characterised by intermittent periods of tension between the king and the barons
Henry IV, King of England. Artist: J SmithHenry IV, King of England. Henry Bolingbroke (1367-1413) became king in 1399 when he led a baronial revolt that overthrew the rule of Richard II
Henry I, King of England. Artist: J SmithHenry I, King of England. The youngest son of William I, the Conqueror, Henry I (1068-1135) became king in 1100. After defeating his brother Robert in a war for control of England and Normandy
Wesleyan Chapel, Stanhope Street, London, 1830. Artist: J SmithWesleyan Chapel, Stanhope Street, London, 1830
Liverpool Town Hall, Merseyside, 1808. Artist: William WoolnothLiverpool Town Hall, Merseyside, 1808
William I, King of England. Artist: SmithWilliam I, King of England. William, 11th Duke of Normandy (1027-1087) came to the throne of England as King William I after defeating the English under Harold at the Battle of Hastings in 1066
Edward II, King of England. Artist: SmithEdward II, King of England. Edward II (1284-1327) succeeded his father, Edward I, in 1307. His reign was characterised by friction with the barons
Edward I, King of England. Artist: SmithEdward I, King of England. Edward (1239-1307) was popularly known as Longshanks because of his 6 foot 2 inch (1.88 m) frame, and the Hammer of the Scots