Lot Essay
Queen Victoria presents a Bible to an African convert. Prince Albert can be seen behind her, whilst Lord John Russell and Lord Palmerston look on encouragingly from the right.
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The Bible "This is the secret of England's Greatness, England's Glory!", by W.H. Simmons
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After Thomas Jones Barker
The Bible "This is the secret of England's Greatness, England's Glory!", by W.H. Simmons
mixed method engraving, published by Robert Turner, London, 1864
S. 29 x 33½in. (73.7 x 85cm.)
The Bible "This is the secret of England's Greatness, England's Glory!", by W.H. Simmons
mixed method engraving, published by Robert Turner, London, 1864
S. 29 x 33½in. (73.7 x 85cm.)
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