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[An orrey or planetarium designed by George Adams showing relative pos...
Illus. in: Astronomical and geographical essay. 6th ed., cor. and enl. London : W. & S. Jones, 1812. This plate: London : Printed for & published by W. & S. Jones, Holborn, as the Act directs, 1799 Jany. 1st.,... More
Britannia crown'd by virtue, tramples on Tyranny & Oppression. In the ...
Print shows the symbolic figure "Britannia" trampling two male figures identified as "Tyranny" and "Oppression" as the winged figure of the Greek goddess Arete, representing "Virtue", places a crown on her head... More
The Descent of the Air-Balloon J. Lodge sc
Fanciful depiction of the landing of Etienne Montgolfier's balloon near a cottage at Vaucresson after an eight mile flight from Paris, Septembr 19, 1783, carrying three animals in a basket. The cock, the sheep,... More