David Hess

Hollandia Regenerata - Rare Original Illustrated Pamphlet - 1795

1795

Real Life in London is an original couple of books written by William Combe (25 March 1742 – 19 June 1823) and illustrated by Thomas Rowlandson (13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) in 1821...

Le Diable Boiteux is an original modern rare book written by René Le Sage (Sarzeau, 1668 – Boulogne-sur-Mer, 1747) and illustrated by Tony Johannot (9 November 1803 – 4 August 1852) in 1840. Original First Edition. Published by Bourdin éditeur, Paris. Format: large 8°. The book includes 380 pages with several in text and full page illustrations. Mint conditions. Tony Johannot (9 November 1803 – 4 August 1852). Johannot was a French engraver, illustrator and painter. His historical paintings were exhibited at the Paris Salon for the first time in 1831. He became an illustrator much prized for his elegance, his diversity, and the lively character of his drawings, which were converted to engravings either by himself or by such artists as Jacques Adrien Lavieille, Émile Montigneul, and Alfred Revel. He was praised by Théophile Gautier.

Naturam Omnem is a print realized by French Pajou Augustin (1730-1809) in the late 18th century. Lithograph on paper. Signed on the plate, Ti...

Etching hand colored realized by Christoph Suhr in 1808. Belogs to the Series "Der Ausruf in Hamburg vorgestellt in ein hundert und zwanzig colorirten Blättern". Beautiful engravin...

Antique frontispiece of the 6th volume of 'Hedendaagsche historie of tegenwoordige staat van allen volkeren (..)' by Thomas Salmon. This volume describes par...

Antique frontispiece of the 2nd volume of 'Hedendaagsche Historie of Tegenwoordige staat van Groot Brittannie behelsende de beschrijving van Engeland ,Schotl...

The antique print titled 'Zweyte Vorstellung' is a historical military print published by the 'Militarischen Gesellschaft in Zurich.' This society was known for producing a series of prints focused on infantry warfare and infantry training. The etchers who contributed to these prints over the years include: - J. G. Sauter, active during 1748-51 and 1754-87. - J. R. Holzhalb, also active during 1748-51 and 1754-87. - J. H. Meyer, who worked on the prints from 1788 to 1795. - J. B. Bullinger, H. Brupbacher, and several others. These prints likely served as educational and instructional materials for military training...

Inhabitants of Quito, South America, from Middleton's Geography, 1777 This antique engraving, titled 'Inhabitants of Quito', was produced for Charles Theodore Middleton's 'A Complet...