The Percy Anecdotes: Original and Select, Volume 4G. Berger, 1868 - Anecdotes |
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Page 41
... head ; the exergue , PATRIÆ OVANTI . The QUEEN'S --- on one side , her Majesty's bust ; the exergue , CHARLOTTA D. G. M. BR . FR . ET HIB . REGINA . On the reverse , her Majesty at full length ; an altar beside her , with a flame rising ...
... head ; the exergue , PATRIÆ OVANTI . The QUEEN'S --- on one side , her Majesty's bust ; the exergue , CHARLOTTA D. G. M. BR . FR . ET HIB . REGINA . On the reverse , her Majesty at full length ; an altar beside her , with a flame rising ...
Page 149
... head of the flank corps , he took possession of the gates of Fort Bourbon on the 23d of March , when that almost impregnable fortress surrendered to his majesty's arms . The conduct of this division was on all occasions so brilliant ...
... head of the flank corps , he took possession of the gates of Fort Bourbon on the 23d of March , when that almost impregnable fortress surrendered to his majesty's arms . The conduct of this division was on all occasions so brilliant ...
Page 86
... head in the picture ; which was quickly finished in a common- place attitude , done without much study , and sent home . On inspection , it was soon discovered , that although the gentleman , in his portrait , had one hat upon his head ...
... head in the picture ; which was quickly finished in a common- place attitude , done without much study , and sent home . On inspection , it was soon discovered , that although the gentleman , in his portrait , had one hat upon his head ...
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