Themed collection - 31 antique engravings

19th century, a lot of 31 engravings depicting history and architecture: France, Spain, and the Ottoman Empire. Likely lithographs or steel engravings from around 1850, sourced from a historical publication. 1) 13 prints concerning the history of Spain—battles, monarchs, and historical figures. Subjects include: the election of Wamba; a naval battle in Roman Hispania; the arrival of the Romans in Mallorca; a medieval tournament under John II; El Cid receiving the oath of Alfonso VI at Santa Gadea; the defeat of the Normans on the Galician coast; Henry III "the Sufferer"; Christopher Columbus being received by the Catholic Monarchs in Barcelona; Joanna the Mad and Philip the Handsome; the call to arms of Ferdinand III "the Saint"; the death of Peter "the Cruel"; the Battle of Villaviciosa; and the assassination of Pizarro. Dimensions: approximately 24.5 x 15.7 cm. Engravers and publishers include Janet, Guitte, Lechart, Geoffroy, J. Vázquez, A. Roca, etc. Condition: generally good, with some minor spotting and worn edges; please refer to the photographs. 2) 6 prints of French classical architecture—likely lithographs from around 1850—depicting monuments, temples, and churches. Subjects include: the cloister of Notre-Dame in Le Puy; a monument in Aachen; the dome of the Church of Saint-Front in Périgueux; the main portal of Saint-Trophime in Arles; and the interior of Notre-Dame-du-Port in Clermont. Dimensions: approximately 21 x 12.5 cm. Sourced from a historical work on the Carolingian period. Engravers and publishers include Lemaitre, Gaucherel, and Guillaumot. Condition: fair, with some spotting and minor tears; there are also some pencil sketches or scribbles on the reverse side; please refer to the photographs. 3) 4 prints concerning the Ottoman Empire (Turkey). Engravers and publishers: H. Lalaisse, Branche, Montaut; directed by Lemaitre. Ceremony in the *Arz Odası* (Throne Room) on the eve of the Bayram festival; Public Office, Daud Pasha Camp, Court of the Grand Vizier. Condition: acceptable, with some small stains—please see photos. 4) 8 engravings of Kings of France. Engraver and publisher: Del Vernier; directed by Lemaitre. Subjects include: The Emperor’s visit to the Queen at the Palace of Saint-Paul; the entry of Emperor Charles IV into Paris; Louis de Sancerre; Thibaut VI, Count of Blois; Charles V (from the *Chronicles of Saint-Denis*); Philip IV the Fair; Jean de Meun; and the *Chronicles of Du Guesclin*. Condition: acceptable, with some small stains and a few tears—please see photos. (drawing, art, artist, painting, engraver, King, monarch, noble, history, lithograph, painter, draftsman, classical culture, monarchy, Turkish, Turkey, Asia, Middle East, Middle Ages, discovery, conquest, America, Spanish, war, Roman Empire, Rome, Castile, kingdom, nobility, noble, army, military, hero, armor, costume, picture, architect, archaeology, France, classical culture, view, landscape).

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