ranelagh viscount (10 risultati)

Drawn by Ape. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 35.5 x 23cm. Image size approx. 31.5 x 19cm. With the original leaf of biographical text from the magazine.

Drawn by Ape. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 35.5 x 23cm. Image size approx. 31.5 x 19cm. With original leaf of biographical text.

Paper. Condizione: Very Good. First Edition. An Original Handwritten and Signed Compliments Slip by Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Heron Jones, 7th Viscount Ranelagh. Undated. Lieutenant-Colonel Thomas Heron Jones, 7th Viscount Ranelagh 1812 -1885 was known for his involvement in the volunteer movement to recruit amateur soldiers for the defence of Britain, and for his links to glamorous women, notably the Pre-Raphaelite model Annie Miller and the actress Lillie Langtry. Heron Jones succeeded to an Irish peerage, becoming Viscount Ranelagh and Baron Jones of Navan in 1820 on the death of his father. Size is 110mm x 65mm. In good condition. Light folding creases. Ref18815. Signed by Author(s).

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. drawn By Ape (illustratore). First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Lord Ranelagh, with the caption ''He has succeeded in volunteering". Accompanied by a one page biographical sheet. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of the Duke of Richmond, with the caption "Highly respectable". Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond KG PC (27 February 1818 - 27 September 1903), styled Lord Settrington until 1819 and Earl of March between 1819 and 1860, was a British Conservative politician.

No Binding. Condizione: Very Good. Drawn By Ape (illustratore). First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of Lord Ranelagh, with the caption ''He has succeeded in volunteering". Accompanied by a one page biographical sheet. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of the Duke of Richmond, with the caption "Highly respectable". Charles Henry Gordon-Lennox, 6th Duke of Richmond KG PC (27 February 1818 - 27 September 1903), styled Lord Settrington until 1819 and Earl of March between 1819 and 1860, was a British Conservative politician.

Size of the engraved image 8 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches, size overall 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches. On good quality paper (not newspaper stock). Printed caption, identifying the subject below the image. Very good and with good margins; ideal for framing. From "The National Portrait Gallery of Eminent Personages" issued as a supplement to "The Illustrated News of the World" which was published 1858-1864. With the original printed leaf of text giving biographical details of the subject.

2pp., 12mo. In fair condition, lightly aged and worn. He is 'very much disgusted and indignant against Mr. Clarke for his Impertinence' in calling on the recipient, and has 'expressed as much to him'. He discussed with Clarke the question of the number of gentlemen contacting him about the matter, and hoped to put Clarke in touch with the recipient. The letter concludes: 'It seems Mr. Clarke, when I was out of the Room, took up your Letter addressed to me, and copied your name and direction, a most unwarrantable and unjustifiable act.'.

5pp., folio. In very good condition on lightly-aged paper. Copies of this document were sent by the War Office to the officers commanding the various corps, the Secretary of State considering that it would 'assist [them] in preparing Regulations for the government of the Corps under [their] Command'. For a full account of the subject see Hugh Cunningham's 'The Volunteer Force: A Social and Political History, 1859-1908' (1975). The cover page has in its top left-hand corner: 'V | General No. | 469', and carries a table of contents. Preceding the rules is a page headed 'WAR OFFICE, | 10th August, 1859', giving a list of the twelve committee members, preceded by the statement: 'PROCEEDINGS of a COMMITTEE assembled, by Order of the Secretary of State for War, for the purpose of drafting model Rules and Regulations for the government of Volunteer Corps when not on actual Service and subject to Military discipline.' In the list that follows, the President of the Committee is named as 'VISCOUNT RANELAGH, South Middlesex Rifles', and the first three members are: 'EARL SPENCER, Althorp Rifles. | MAJOR CLIFFORD, Victoria Rifles. | MR. J. H. ORDE, Yarmouth Rifles.' The 24 rules follow over three pages (the last page paginated 6), and include: '1. THE Corps having been raised under the Act 44 Geo. III., cap. 54, the members are consequently subject to the provisions of that Act, and to all regulations which have been or shall be issued, under the authority of the Secretary of State for War.' and '14. The following fines shall be imposed, [the amounts to be settled as above, provided that they shall not be less than the following sums respectively, viz., | For loading contrary to orders, or shooting out of turn . 2s. 6d. | For discharging the rifle accidentally . 5s. | For pointing the same, loaded or unloaded, at any person without orders . 5s.]'.

The four documents in very good condition, on lightly-aged paper. For a full account of the subject see Hugh Cunningham's 'The Volunteer Force: A Social and Political History, 1859-1908' (1975). Item One: 'RULES OF THE ---- VOLUNTEER CORPS.' 5pp., folio (paginated to 6). The cover page has in its top left-hand corner: 'V | General No. | 469', and carries a table of contents. Preceding the rules is a page headed 'WAR OFFICE, | 10th August, 1859', giving a list of the twelve committee members, preceded by the statement: 'PROCEEDINGS of a COMMITTEE assembled, by Order of the Secretary of State for War, for the purpose of drafting model Rules and Regulations for the government of Volunteer Corps when not on actual Service and subject to Military discipline.' In the list that follows, the President of the Committee is named as 'VISCOUNT RANELAGH, South Middlesex Rifles', and the first three members are: 'EARL SPENCER, Althorp Rifles. | MAJOR CLIFFORD, Victoria Rifles. | MR. J. H. ORDE, Yarmouth Rifles.' The 24 rules follow over three pages, and include: '1. THE Corps having been raised under the Act 44 Geo. III., cap. 54, the members are consequently subject to the provisions of that Act, and to all regulations which have been or shall be issued, under the authority of the Secretary of State for War.' and '14. The following fines shall be imposed, [the amounts to be settled as above, provided that they shall not be less than the following sums respectively, viz., | For loading contrary to orders, or shooting out of turn . 2s. 6d. | For discharging the rifle accidentally . 5s. | For pointing the same, loaded or unloaded, at any person without orders . 5s.]' Item Two: Circular from 'RIPON' (on behalf of 'Mr. Secretary Herbert') to 'The Officer Commanding | [blank] Volunteers.' Dated 'War Office, | 8th September 1859.' 1p., folio. In top left-hand corner: 'V | General No. | 486'. Forwarding Item One, which 'Mr. Herbert considers likely to assist you in preparing Regulations for the government of the Corps under your Command.' Item Three: Circular from 'SIDNEY HERBERT' to 'Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant | for [blank]'. Dated ' War Office, | 14th October, 1859.' 2pp., folio. In top left-hand corner of first page: 'V. | Gen. No. | 509'. Announcing that 'Her Majesty's Government have determined to issue immediately to Rifle Volunteer Corps an additional supply of Long Enfield Rifles (pattern 1853), to the extent of 25 per cent. on the effective strength of the Corps. This supply will raise the aggregate issue to 50 per cent. on the effective strength of the force; [.] At a later period I shall be prepared to issue a third instalment of arms of the same pattern as the 50 per cent. now granted. And I hope to be in a position, in the course of next summer, to supply the short Rifle, with Sword Bayonet, to a limited extent, in exchange for the long one at present issued.' He ends with a list of 'the amount of ammunition for effective members, to be issued at cost price, on the requisition of the Commanding Officers'. Item Four: Circular from 'SIDNEY HERBERT' to 'Her Majesty's Lord Lieutenant | for [blank]'. Dated ' War Office, | 20th December, 1859'. 1p., folio. Announcing another 'additional supply' of Long Enfield Rifles, and hoping soon to be in a position 'to exchange these Rifles gradually for the Short Enfield, in the case of any Corps which may desire it, on the understanding that the Long Rifles must be returned in good condition, fair wear and tear excepted, or that the Corps must pay for any damage they may have received.'.

Broadsheet, 15 x 11 inches. [1]p., plus printed docket title on verso. Ornamental initial. Disbound. Small folio. Early folds and early stab holes in left margin. Small portion of inner margin excised, with no loss to text. Mild foxing. Richard Jones, 3rd Viscount and 1st Earl of Ranelagh (1641-1712), was an Anglo-Irish aristocrat, Irish politician, and Member of Parliament in the English House of Commons (his peerage was Irish, which did not disqualify him) from 1685 to 1703. In 1702, discrepancies were discovered in his accounts as paymaster-general of the army; his resignation from that position was interpreted as an admission of guilt, and he was expelled from Parliament in 1703 and convicted of having misappropriated more than £900,000. The scandalous nature of Ranelagh's life in both political and personal realms led the DNB to note, "Perhaps the only redeeming feature in Ranelagh's character was the unaffected pleasure he took in building and gardening." He helped design and build the structures and gardens of an architecturally celebrated pair of estates in Chelsea and Cranborne Chase, near Windsor. In the present leaflet, advocates of Ranelagh's two granddaughters, Margaret and Frances Coningsby, petition Parliament to ensure that, if any property remains from Ranelagh's estates after being sold to pay off his substantial debts, it be given to them, as per his wish. A scarce and early example of lobbying literature, which first began proliferating during the major changes in British government in the mid-1710s. ESTC records copies at four locations in the U.K. and one in the U.S., the University of Kansas. DNB X, pp.1042-4.