(1802-76) Author, pioneering feminist, social theorist, and abolitionist. Born in Norwich, England, she became an enormously popular author despite the handicap of being deaf since childhood. She began her literary career by writing articles on religious subjects, and her fame spread with Illustrations of Political Economy (9 vol., 1832–34) and Illustrations of Taxation (1834), two series of stories interpreting classical economics. After a two year visit to the United States, 1834-36, where she made lasting friendships with the anti-slavery factions in...  

(1732–1818) First governor-general of British India. Employed (1750) as a clerk by the East India Company, he soon became manager of a trading post in Bengal. When Calcutta was captured (1756) by Siraj-ud-Daula, Hastings was taken prisoner but soon released. After the British recapture (1757) of the city, he was made British resident at Murshidabad. Good service there brought appointment to the Calcutta council (1761), but he returned to England (1764) disgusted with administrative corruption in Bengal. Hastings went back (1769) to India as a member of...  

(1759-1806) Known as William Pitt, The Younger. Son of William Pitt, The Elder, Earl of Chatham. Educated at Pembroke Hall, Cambridge. Became a Member of Parliament in 1781. He proved himself a talented speaker, and used this talent to join with Whig politician Charles Fox in calling for peace with the American Colonies. He became Prime Minister at the age of 24, the youngest ever to hold that position, serving in that capacity for almost 19 years, one of the longest terms in British history. In 1804, when Napoleon was threatening invasion, Pitt formed an...  

(1834-1913) English banker, statesman and naturalist, he was educated at Eton College. Served as a member of Parliament where he introduced numerous reform bills including the Bank Holidays Act of 1871 and the Ancient Monuments Act of 1882. His work "Prehistoric Times," published in 1865, was printed in several languages and long used as a text book on the subject. It was probably the most influential archaeological book of the 19th century. He was elected the 1st President of the Institute of Bankers in 1879; was president of the London...  

(1451-1506) The famous European mariner and explorer who was born in Genoa, Italy. Print executed from the original drawing by Jules Turicas. Copyright 1895. 6 1/2 x 10 1/4. Very fine.

(1771-1845) English clergyman and writer who was ordained in the Church of England in 1794. One of the founders of the Edinburg Review in 1802. He became a very well known figure in literary society.

1800's portrait engraving. Engraved by A.B. Walter. 6 x 9 1/4. Very fine.

(1807-82) Italian patriot and soldier. Perhaps the most popular of all Italian heroes of the Risargimento and a great Revolutionary hero.

1800's period portrait engraving. 4 7/8 x 6 3/4. Engraved by D.J. Pound from a photograph. Very tiny edge tear and small soiling spot in left background area.

(1803-73) German chemist. He made many important contributions to the early systematization of organic chemistry and to biochemistry, chemical education, and agricultural chemistry. He was the first to demonstrate the existence of free radicals and did much to clarify the properties of acids. He developed simple analytical methods that greatly aided his work, analyzed many tissues and body fluids, and showed that plants use carbon dioxide, water, and ammonia. In later years his reputation became so great that he was regarded as the final authority in...  

Print, executed from the original drawing by J. Steeple Davis. 10 1/4 x 6 1/4. Copyright 1895. Very fine.

British politician, leader of the Whig Party, and prime minister (1830-34).

1800's portrait engraving. 6 x 9 1/4. Executed by Sir T. Lawrence, W. Roffe. Published by William Mackenzie, London, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Very fine.