Sir Michael Hicks Beach (16 results)

Condition: Very Good. A sharp and clear oval Woodburytype portrait of 1876 Woodburytype of Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, Chief Secretary for Ireland; approx. 3 1/2" x 4 1/2" size, on the original heavy paper 8 1/2" x 10 1/2" sheet; Sir Michael Hicks-Beach, first Earl St Aldwyn (1837-1916) British politician, this photograph at relatively early in his career, when appointed as Chief Secretary for Ireland; ".he had in 1885 handled ineptly the question of the Maamstrasna murders. The Irish leader, Parnell, had demanded a review of the decision to execute three Irishmen convicted of the murders. The cabinet decided to reject his call, but Hicks Beach changed his mind and offered a judicial review, thereby provoking wide dismay in the Conservative Party." Hicks Beach went on to become Chancellor of the Exchequer and an administrator of some talent - his political alliances were weak however and lessened his chances for an expanded career. (DNB); this image from the series of biographical portraits in "Men of Mark." by Thompson Cooper, Lock & Whitfield photographers; a few light spots to the margins, image not affected; a handsome and striking portrait of the noted British judge in very good condition.…

Drawn by Ape. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 31 x 18.5cm. With the original leaf of biographical text from the magazine.

Condition: Very Good. 1874. Disbound. [Dublin (Number of Electors). Return to an order of the Honourable The House of Commons, dated 13 May 1874; - for, Copies of Letter of 5th May 1874, addressed by the Under Secretary of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to the Clerk of the Peace for the City of Dublin, relative to the Number of Electors for the borough of Dublin:' And , of Reply from the Clerk of the Peace'] Keywords: Local History - Dublin, Elections. 2pp. Disbound, housed in a protective file. First edition copy. . . .…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine original oval portrait (taken from a photograph) inset in a decorative border, printed in 1876, mounted (matted) and ready to frame. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent personage. Sir Michael Hicks-Beach was Chief Secretary for Ireland.…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine original photgraphic portrait. From an original photograph by W & D Downey. Mounted and ready to frame. A splended opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent personage.

Condition: Very Good. 1874. Disbound. [Dublin (Number of Electors). Return to an order of the Honourable The House of Commons, dated 13 May 1874; - for, Copies ?of Letter of 5th May 1874, addressed by the Under Secretary of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland to the Clerk of the Peace for the City of Dublin, relative to the Number of Electors for the borough of Dublin:? ?And , of Reply from the Clerk of the Peace?] Keywords: Local History ? Dublin, Elections. 2pp. Disbound, housed in a protective file. First edition copy. . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.…

Drawn by Ape. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 31 x 18.5cm. Light spotting to lower margin. With original leaf of biographical text.

Drawn by Ape. Original chromolithograph. Page size approx. 38 x 26.5cm. Image size approx. 31 x 18.5cm. With original leaf of biographical text.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A photographic image printed by a lithographic process in 1881, with biographical notes. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. Attractive, decorative and unusual.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. First. A fine original colour lithograph from Vanity Fair, a magazine which was published from 1869-1914, featuring a large caricature portrait each week. These were drawn by various artists, the most famous of whom was Leslie Ward who used the 'nom de crayon' of "Spy". This portrait will come mounted/matted and ready to frame using archivist quality materials, mount size 18 x 12 inches, 47 x 31 cms. It will be presented in a cellophane wrapper with our label guaranteeing authenticity. We pack very well, between sheets of hardboard. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of the Rt Hon Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Secretary for Ireland, with the caption "A scagliola apollo". With accompanying biographical details. Michael Edward Hicks Beach, 1st Earl St Aldwyn PC PC (I) (23 October 1837 - 30 April 1916), known as Sir Michael Hicks Beach, Bt from 1854 to 1906 and as the Viscount St Aldwyn from 1906 to 1915, was a British Conservative politician. drawn By Ape (illustrator).…

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine photographic portrait with facsimile signature. Printed circa 1900, taken by an eminent London photographer. Mounted/matted and ready to frame. A fine opportunity to purchase an unusual and attractive photographic portrait.

No Binding. Condition: Very Good. A fine original photogravure type portrait in an oval frame mounted and ready to frame. This is an excellent opportunity to purchase a portrait of this eminent personage. Chief secretary of ireland.

A Mounted Oval Woodbury Type photograph taken from life of The Right Hon.Sir Michael Hicks -Beach,Bart MP for East Gloucestershire. There is an accompanying page of text and the full DNB entry is available if required.

No Binding. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket issued. Woodbury Process photograph, mounted, from "Men of Mark".

5 lines, on 8vo notepaper with insignia of the Carlton Club. Says he has no objection to their putting his name on the back of the two bills they sent him. The letter has been pasted on to thicker paper. with. a fine undated head and shoulders photograph of Hicks-Beach, size 9" x 7", pasted to thick card. Hicks Beach was Chief Secretary for Ireland. --- Please e-mail for one of my FREE CATALOGUES which include GLOUCESTERSHIRE [ Manuscripts, Maps, Ephemera, Views, etc., etc. ] ---.…

Printed on the rectos only of 27 16mo (17 x 10.5 cm) leaves, attached to one another by a metal stud in the top left-hand corner. On aged and creased high-acidity paper, with the first three leaves detached. Each leaf carries a transcript of a letter of endorsement from a different individual or group, each with a facsimile signature. The writers are 'The Editor and Proprietors of the "Sheffield Telegraph"'; Sir Michael Hicks Beach, MP; W. E. H. Lecky, MP; Lord Goschen; Viscount Wolseley; Dean Farrar; Sir James Crichton Browne; Sir J. Blundell Maple; the Dean of Gloucester; Professor Edward B. Tylor; Sir Richard Jebb; Augustine Birrell; Leslie Stephen; Clement Shorter; Sir Walter Besant; Rev. A. H. Sayce; Sir Alexander Mackenzie; Sidney Lee; Edward Dowden; Sir Robert Ball; Cardinal Vaughan; Lord Avebury (Sir John Lubbock); the Bishop of Ripon; General Sir Evelyn Wood.…