8 HAND COLORED ENGRAVINGS OF NOBILITY: 8 pieces total all after the original artist with 6 from Jacob Houbraken (Dutch 1698-1780) to include 1) ''James Graham, Marquis of Montrose'', impression 14 3/4'' x 91/4'', overall 17'' x 10 5/8''. 2) ''Sir Francis Bacon, Viscount St. Albans, Lord Chancellor'', impression 14 1/4'' x 9 1/4'', overall 17'' x 10 5/8''. 3) ''Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey'', impression 14 1/2'' x 9 1/4'', overall 17 1/4'' x 12 1/8''. 4) ''George Hamilton, Earl of Orkney'', impression 14 3/4'' x 9 1/4'', overall 17 3/8'' x 11 3/4''. 5) ''William Waynfleet, Bishop of Winchester'', impression 14 3/4'' x 9 1/4'', overall 17 3/8'' x 12 1/4''. 6) ''Thomas Lord Fairfax'', impression 14 1/2'' x 9'', overall 17'' x 10 5/8''. Jacob learned the art of engraving from his father, Arnold Houbraken (1660-1719). In 1707 he moved to Amsterdam, where for years he helped his father with his magnum opus, his art historical work De Groote Schouburgh der Nederlantsche konstschilders en schilderessen (1718-1721). 2 others by George Vertue to include 7) ''George Morley, Bishop of Winchester'', impression 14'' x 9 1/4'', overall 17'' x 10 1/2''. 8) ''Francis, Earl of Bedford'', impression 14 1/4'' x 9 1/4'', overall 17'' x 10 5/8''. All are loose.
CONDITION: Toning, foxing, corner bends and edge tears. Sold as-is.