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The Duke of Wellington, Bookplate
Arthur Wellesley (1769-1852), also known as the Duke of Wellington, was one of England's greatest military leaders. He was Prime Minister from 1828-1830, as well as 1834. He was the man responsible for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. He…
Portrait Engraving by John W. Evans
John W.Evans was a master wood engraver and bookplate designer.
This engraving was based off of a painting by Alpheaus P. Cole. It was approved by the artist.
Alpheaus was a well-known portraitist. His father was Timothy Cole, an American wood…
'Ye Olde Chop House', 118 Cedar St., New York. 'Established in 1800'
John W.Evans was a master wood engraver and bookplate designer.
This engraving was based on a pen drawing by R. Carter.
A Letter to Mrs. F.D. Anthony, 'Grove Place', West Chicago, from John W. Evans
John W.Evans was a master wood engraver and bookplate designer.
This was a letter to Mrs. F. D. Evans. It talked about the winter that year, and Christmas.
Letter to Mrs. F.D. Anthony, Grove Place, West Chicago, IL, from John W. Evans, 1940
A letter to Mrs. F.D. Anthony, Grove Place, West Chicago, IL, from John W. Evans, 1940. Evans was a master wood carver and bookplate engraver.