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  Robert Wilhelm Bunsen

  • Part of The Life & Experiences of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe... Written by Himself

  • 1891 (Creation)
  • 1906 (Publication)

  Robert Wilhelm Bunsen was born March 30, 1811 in Göttingen and died August 16, 1899 in Heidelberg. He was a German inventor, chemist, and professor whose light studies created the field of spectrum analysis.

  Sir Henry…

  • Author Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
  • Publisher Macmillan Company
  • Subject Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915, Bunsen, R. (Robert), 1811-1899
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  Prints, Photographs, Portraits

  Henry Enfield Roscoe

  • Part of The Life & Experiences of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe... Written by Himself

  • 1906 (Publication)

  A photographic portrait of Henry Enfield Roscoe writing at a desk at his home, Woodcote Lodge in 1906. The photograph was taken by a photographer from Elliot & Fry studio and printed by Emery Walker.
  A photomechanical…

  • Author Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
  • Printer Of Plates Walker, Emery, 1851-1933
  • Publisher Macmillan Company
  • Subject Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
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  Publications, Lithographs, Illustrations

  A Dream of Toasted Cheese

  • Part of The Life & Experiences of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe... Written by Himself

  • 1899 (Creation)
  • 1906 (Publication)

  Whimsical illustration of mice in a laboratory with glassware, apparatus, and a Bunsen burner. Beatrix Potter was a niece of the author, Henry Roscoe, and created this illustration as a gift. The illustration is based…

  • Artist Potter, Beatrix, 1866-1943
  • Author Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
  • Publisher Macmillan Company
  • Subject Ammonia, Mice, Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
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  5 items
  Publications, Illustrated works

  The Life & Experiences of Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe... Written by Himself

  • 1906

  Sir Henry Enfield Roscoe lived from 1833 to 1915. He spent time studying under Robert Bunsen in Heidelberg, receiving his PhD in 1854. In 1857 Roscoe was appointed head of chemistry at Owens College, Manchester and held…

  • Author Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
  • Publisher Macmillan Company
  • Subject Roscoe, Henry E. (Henry Enfield), 1833-1915
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  8 items
  Rare books

  Der Hermetische Triumph, oder, Der siegende philosophische Stein

  • 1707

  • Publisher Laurentio, Johann Gottlob
  • Subject Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Plate XVII: Pastoral landscape illustration

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraving of a pastoral landscape including the ruins of a church or castle seen in the foreground. A man fishes with other figures standing around the lake.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Plate XXI: Seascape illustration

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved plate depicts a seascape with a wall structure in the foreground and buildings along the coast in the background. Birds dot the sky.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Plate XX: Landscape with bridge and ruins

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved plate depicts a bridge over a body of water leading to a castle ruins. Figures cross the bridge and birds dot the sky.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Plate XVIII: Seascape illustration

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved plate depicts a seascape bustling with activity. Workers stand on and around a masted ship. A cannon is fired from the top of a fort. A town sits upon a fortification in the background.

  The most popular of…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Plate IX: Artist study of anatomical male standing

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of anatomical male standing with hand on hip and other hand holding a pole. Muscle anatomy is visible throughout body.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Plate XI: Artist study of standing nude females

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of two standing females. One woman is in motion raising her hands above her head.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Plate XV: Portrait study of male bust

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved plate featuring a portrait study of a male bust in three sections. A grid is overlaid on top of portrait to aid artist.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, Cross, Thomas, Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Rare books

  Plate I: Artist study of male and female head

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of male and female heads at different angles.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10,…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, portrait painting--early works
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  Plate V: Artist study of hands and feet

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of hands and feet including the lower torso and legs of a baby. One hand holds a quill.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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  Rare books

  Engraved title page from William Salmon's Polygraphice

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved title page is illustrated with two male figures standing on a pedestal with their names Zeuxis, a 5th century BC Greek painter, and Apelles, a 4th century BC Greek painter, found on the pedestal. They stand…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Botany, Medical--Early works to 1800, Drawing--Technique, Palmistry, Materia medica--Early works to 1800, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Herbs--Therapeutic use, Workshop recipes, Perfumes, Dyes and dyeing, Apelles, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Cosmetics, Pharmacy--Early works to 1800, Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Popular, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Herbals, Portrait painting--Technique, Formulas, recipes, etc.--Early works to 1800, Zeuxis, active 5th century B.C., Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, Herbs
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  Plate VI: Artist study of legs, arms, hands and feet

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of legs, arms, hands and feet.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10, as is the case…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Plate VII: Artist study of babies and cherub

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of baby boys and a putto/cherub. Babies are draped in cloth with one holding a crown above his head. The putto/cherub holds a wreath.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10, as is the case with this particular copy. Select digitized content…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, Cross, Thomas, Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Botany, Medical--Early works to 1800, Drawing--Technique, Palmistry, Materia medica--Early works to 1800, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Herbs--Therapeutic use, Workshop recipes, Perfumes, Dyes and dyeing, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Cosmetics, Pharmacy--Early works to 1800, Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Popular, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Herbs, Formulas, recipes, etc.--Early works to 1800, Art--Early works to 1800, Herbals
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Plate XXIII: Palmistry chart of left hand

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved plate depicting a palmistry/chiromancy chart of the left hand. Includes planetary symbols and names of creases found on the palm for use in the practice of palmistry. The plate references chapter 35, which is…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Cross, Thomas
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Palmistry, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Cross, Thomas
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Plate XIX: Landscape with waterfall and ruins

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved plate depicts a landscape scene with a waterfall and ruins. People walk amongst the ruins and birds dot the sky.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
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  Rare books

  Portrait of William Salmon

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1671 (date of portrait plate)
  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved portrait frontispiece of author William Salmon depicts the bust of Salmon inside a vignetted frame that reads in Latin "Ætatis SuÆ 26 Anno 1670 Guilielmus Salmon Medicinae Professor," which roughly translates…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Botany, Medical--Early works to 1800, Drawing--Technique, Palmistry, Materia medica--Early works to 1800, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Herbs--Therapeutic use, Workshop recipes, Perfumes, Dyes and dyeing, Portrait painting--Technique, Formulas, recipes, etc.--Early works to 1800, Painting--Technique, Cosmetics, Pharmacy--Early works to 1800, Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Popular, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Herbs, Beauty, Personal, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, Herbals
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  Plate IV: Artist study of facial features

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of facial features including a side profile of the face along with details of eyes, nose, mouth, chin and ears.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Plate II: Artist study of male heads and female head/torso

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of male heads as well as a female head and torso.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Plate XIII: Artist study of partially nude woman

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Engraved artist study of a partially nude female draped in cloth. She gestures with her left hand.

  The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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  Rare books, Engravings

  Plate XVI: Illustrations of various animals

  • Part of Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming

  • 1685 (date of publication)

  Plate engraving featuring illustrations of animals including a lion, horse, elephant, bear, dog, cat and various birds including a raptor, peacock, shore bird, parrot, goose and owl.

  The most popular of William…

  • Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
  • Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, Cross, Thomas, Sherwin, William
  • Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
  • Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Birds, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Animals, Art--Early works to 1800