Description: Genuine Original Antique from heatons-of-tisbury.co.uk Available for sale is a quality antique original print by .Thomas. ROWLANDSON, from " The Loyal Volunteers of London & Environs, Infantry & Cavalry, in their respective Uniforms. Representing the whole of the Manual, Platoon & Funeral Exercise in 89 plates. Designed and etched by T. Rowlandson" and originally published in London during 1798-99 by Ackermann. The volunteer corps were established as a direct response to the perceived imminent danger of invasion by Napoleon's forces. The phenomenon of the volunteer corps arose as a response to the perceived imminent danger of invasion by the French Napoleonic forces. Rudolph Ackermann notes in his introduction that “At this moment, the enemy had advanced their best regulated legions to the shores of the British Channel; and for the determined purpose of spreading through our land such miseries as have already rendered wretched their own”. The British response was immediate and defiant, and Ackermann goes on to note that when the Loyal Volunteers of London were inspected by the King on 21st June 1799 the roll-call of volunteers, manning 11 different positions, totalled just over 12,200 men. The present work serves as a record of that overwhelming show of loyalty, as well as of the uniforms of all the main volunteer forces. In addition, and importantly, Rowlandson pictures each individual in a particular drill position, the name and details of which are given in the engraved text beneath each figure. The corresponding adjacent text sheet(not present) gave a brief history and description of the composition of the corps and lists the commanding officers. One of the greatest of all military costume books, where the King convinced men to buy their own uniform etc to drill and protect London - a time of great national as Britain was under threat of invasion from France. Paper Size Minimum : 250 x 330mm Print Size: 205 x 255 **THIS set have all been professionally restored as they had been left for many years and had a mixture of foxing, mould and dirt. The images are all of the ones sent so when framed will be stunning and as the book is so rare worth the time and effort** These have been hand painted when sold ie original tint NOT later plus picked out in gold Copperplate engraving made into an aquatint for publication then hand coloured but on very soft paper. These are more than others on ebay as Georgian originals NOT reprints This one is :-No. XLIX. LOYAL HACKNEY VOLUNTEERS. CAPTAIN COMMANDANT JAMES WILLIAMS. THE Loyal Hackney Volunteers were formed in May, 1794, under -—— Beaufoy, Esq. now Colonel of the First Regiment of Tower Hamlet Militia, to which he was appointed in March, 1797. Their engagements are, to aid and assist the Civil Power in case of Riot or Invasion, anywhere within ten miles of Hackney. They at present consist of two Companies of about 60 each; and received their Colours from the Ladies of Hackney. This Corps has upon several occasions done Duty in London, at the request of the Magistrates, and on other occasions. NAMES OF OFFICERS. Captain Commandant, James Williams; also Captain of the First Company. First Company. —Captain, James Williams; Lieutenant, William Le Gros; Ensign, G. M. Hanson. Second Company. —Captain, Samuel Dobree; Lieutenant, S. Lee; Ensign, vacant. DRESS. Round Hats; Bearskin and Feather. Breastplate, oval, with letters, L. H. V. Cartouch Box; square Plate with L. H. V. Buttons; the words,LOYAL HACKNEY VOLUNTEERS. Long Gaiters. Condition:- Mini defects should mount out This military print is from an aquatint drawn and etched by Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827) on cream background rag paper with a few mild age related blemishes hence cheaper also listed on https://heatons-of-tisbury.co.uk/militaryuniform.html . If ebay charges for multiples I will refund the excess postage it should charge for the first one (and that may be too much as a guestimate) ONLY for non uk purchases. POSTAGE+PACKING:- Postage packing portion depends on size with non uk included in the ebay Global Shipping Thank you for looking and good luck. Ros Terms & Conditions. . the boring bits INFORMATION:-They are all as per image in both age and condition I do not sell copies and include flat UK postage for all larger and earlier items google heatons-of-tisbury/ hence rosatheatons. Items will also be available at the shop and may be removed without notice if sold there. eBay also now sees less that 5 stars as a failure on businesses and financially penalises us. Extra Photographs on request please send a direct email as the new ebay system does not always forward them but does compress them to add their logo ! . . . email address below in business information. PAYMENT /CONTACT.......Payment from outside the UK - I accept PAYPAL Payments in Pounds Sterling / Euro's also cheques in sterling, euro's etc I can accept credit cards by phone direct from the shop (Mon/Fri & Sat) Shipping Information I will fit in with specific requests . Some special sized items occasionally take a few days to pack and find best option as often cheaper if consignment is split especially if over 2kg as the cost triples. . . If an item is wrong it can be returned for a refund BEFORE feedback is left. ** Phone number is requested for paypal as if sending via courier you are then informed by UPS rather than a horrid note saying in barn etc for larger items** All our items are vintage / antiques correct to the dates indicated. I do not sell reprints or reproductions or hide behind pseudo names . Anything not sent Royal Mail will come normally via UPS and never Yodel or the cheap couriers etc
Price: 85 GBP
Location: Salisbury
End Time: 2025-02-06T10:14:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.1 GBP
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Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Return policy details: Returns if not as described within 7 days in the condition they left. Item cost will then be refunded. Proof of posting for items lost always kept etc.Have a new filing system so will not lose in future!
Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Image Orientation: Portrait
Size: Small
Signed: No
Material: Paper
Framing: Unframed
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Region of Origin: UK
Subject: Military
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1789
Item Height: 33
Theme: Militaria
Features: 1st Edition
Production Technique: Aquatint
Item Width: 25
Time Period Produced: 1750-1799
