Item is a half-tone magazine print (The Canadian Magazine) from a painting by Lane of Sir Philip Bowes Vere Broke, Captain and admiral of the British Frigate Shannon, which captured the American U.S.S Chesapeake and took her into Halifx Harbour. Broke born 1776 - died 1841.
Item is an engraving of a sketch of George Buchanan, born 1506 - died 1582, Scottish latin poet and reformer. Engraved by E. Scriven. Published by Charles Knight, Ludgate Stree (London).
Item is electro-steel engraved image of William Cecil, First Baron Burghley, born 1520 - died 1598. Advisor of Queen Elizabeth I for most of her reign.
Item is an electro-steel engraved image of James Butler, born 1665 - died 1745, Second Duke of Ormond and Irish statesman and soldier. Engraved by Kneller Pinx.
Item is an electro-engraved image of J. Fowell Buxton, First Baronet, born 1786 - died 1845, English MP, brewer, abolitionist, and social reformer. Engraved by W. Holl from a painting by H.P. Briggs, Esq. R.A. Published by Fisher, Son & Co.(London & Paris).
Item is an engraved image of Lady Agnes Byng, born 1804 - died 1845, wife of Captain George Stevens Byng. Engraved by J. Thomson from a painting by A. Chaton R.A. Published by Longman & Co. Paternoster Row (London).