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Exquisite 1840s Steel Engraving - Engraved by: RYALL FROM THE ORIGINAL OF VAN SOMER, IN THE COLLECTION OF HIS GRACE THE DUKE OF HAMILTON Published by JOHN TALLIS & COMPANY LONDON & NEW YORK According to Edward Raymond Turner in "The Privy Council Of England in the Seventeenth and Eighteenth Centuries," Much business concerning the plantations over seas came before the Privy Council." Two of the most powerful members of the Privy Council, Ludovic Stuart, the 2nd Duke of Lenox and Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel played a dominant role in overseeing and supporting the "the plantacon in the North partes of Virginia in America," otherwise known as New England. A third prominant Privy Council member, appointed to the council for the plantation of New England, was James, Marquis of Hamilton. Enlarged view of the top vignette. A beautiful elaborate fleur de lis scrollwork decorative border surrounds the image, with a tiny vignette at the top of the portrait image. The vignette may represent the family coat of arms or crest. The heraldic celtic like ornamental perimeter scrollwork surrounding the portrait is a beautiful work of art, typical of a John Tallis type production. A great historical portrait print for a genealogy buff looking for family heritage or royalty type prints. Approximate Portrait Image Area Size: 3 ? X 4 3/4 inches Approximate Size With Decorated Border and vignettes: 5 3/4 X 7 inches Approximate Overall Size with margins: 7 X 10 1/2 inches CONDITION: Very Good Condition. Portrait Image area is clean, clear and sharp with beautiful detail and in Very Good Condition. Blank on Reverse side and printed heavier paper. This beautiful print would look great matted and framed. An art supply store can provide you with a selection of frames for old art treasures. Checks accepted only from CANADA or USA Buyers (need time to clear - 15-20 days for Canada Bank before item(s) sent). INTERNATIONAL Buyers - I accept PayPal or International USD Money Orders. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE PRINT. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique publication. This print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The term "print" is referred to an image on a piece of paper. The print I have for sale, like many antique prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. N° de ref. del artículo 11517
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