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This contemporary engraving shows James Douglas, Duke of Queensberry and Dover (1662-1711) presenting the Act of Union to Queen Anne.

Timeline for the introduction page to 'Acts of Union'

Vars. 1 & 2 reported from ESTC/NA There is a colon after "1706" in the title, and no price at the foot of the titlepage. Variant 1: there is a full stop after "1706", and no price; variant 2: there is a colon after "1706", and a price at the foot of…

Large oil painting which is part of a series of five canvases which would seem to have been made as some sort of celebration of kingship, possibly in relation to the visit of Charles II

Large oil painting which is part of a series of five canvases which would seem to have been made as some sort of celebration of kingship, possibly in relation to the visit of Charles II

Goliath in fantastic armour, facing, head right. Right hand is outstretched, while holding an elaborate halberd in left hand. Eagle-butted sword at waist, blue armour, and has a red kirtle. David dressed in pseudo Roman armour and red cloak, while…

Large oil painting which is part of a series of five canvases which would seem to have been made as some sort of celebration of kingship, possibly in relation to the visit of Charles II

Large oil painting which is part of a series of five canvases which would seem to have been made as some sort of celebration of kingship, possibly in relation to the visit of Charles II