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The proclamation of proclamations, or, The most glorious and memorable peace that ever was proclaimed in this or any other metropolis throughout the world
Title
The proclamation of proclamations, or, The most glorious and memorable peace that ever was proclaimed in this or any other metropolis throughout the world [graphic] / A. Patchpeace delin. et sculp.
Publication
[London] : Sold by E. Sumpter at the Bible and Crown, near Shoe-Lane, Fleet Street, [1763]
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; plate mark 24.6x 32 cm, on sheet 31 x 40 cm
Medium
wove paper
Local Notes
Temporary local subject terms: Heraldry: King-at-Arms -- Personifications: Fame -- Slang: 'bruisers' -- Laws & statutes: Cyder Act -- Trades: apple-women -- Excise -- Sailors -- Naval uniforms -- Pugilists -- Emblems: boot for Lord Bute -- Emblems: olive branch -- Wooden legs.
Notes
Title from item.
Three columns of verse below image: So here, fellow-subjects (so fine and so pretty!) A show that not long since was seen in the City ...
Following imprint: Price 6 pence.
Printseller's advertisement following imprint: Where may be had The British antidote, in 2 volumes, price 5 shillings.
Restrike of No. 4007 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4.
Provenance
Bowditch's note on mounting sheet: Truman Sale 1906.
Summary
"The Proclamation of Proclamations or the most glorious and memorable Peace that ever was proclaimed in this or any other Metropolis thoughout the World."--British Museum online catalogue.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 09, 2008
Subjects
Genre/Form
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1763.
Etchings - England - London - 1763.
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