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Alexander the Great demonstrates his trust in his physician Philip by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him even after receiving a letter alleging that Philip is trying to poison him. Line engraving by B. Audran, the elder, after E. Le Sueur.

The death mask of Charles Talleyrand, the French statesman. Lithograph, c. 1860, after M. Krantz.

Princes and statesmen: twenty portraits. Engraving by J.W. Cook, 1825.

John Russell mixing a large concoction surrounded by a semi-circle of politicians on latrines; representing the Reform Bill which disenfranchised sixty 'rotten' boroughs. Coloured etching by C.J. Grant, 1831.

Five men: Robert Burns, Richard Baxter, Francis Bacon, Judge Blackstone, and James Beattie. Engraving, 1811.

Alexander the Great, demonstrating his trust in his physician Philip by drinking a medicinal draught prepared by him after receiving a letter from General Parmenio indicating that Philip is poisoning him, they are surrounded by concerned statesmen and soldiers. Aquatint by P. Allais.

Six portraits of eminent sixteenth century men. Engraving.

A pharmacist (Louis Phillippe) making up a prescription for a seated lady, surrounded by figures in apothecary jars; representing members of the French government and various political matters. Lithograph by J.I. Grandville, 1832.

The winding stair : Francis Bacon, his rise and fall / by Daphne Du Maurier.

Die Werke des Regenten Saṅs rgyas rgya mcʻo, 1653-1705 : eine philologisch-historische Studie zum tibetischsprachigen Schrifttum / Kristina Lange.

Mijn memoires : van Keiberg tot Blandijnberg / Leon Elaut.

Wilhelm von Humboldt : a biography / by Paul R. Sweet.

Vita di Franklin ad uso di tutti  / operetta di M. Mignet ; prima traduzione dal francese per cura di P. Thouar.

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The winding stair : Francis Bacon, his rise and fall / by Daphne Du Maurier.

Die Werke des Regenten Saṅs rgyas rgya mcʻo, 1653-1705 : eine philologisch-historische Studie zum tibetischsprachigen Schrifttum / Kristina Lange.

Mijn memoires : van Keiberg tot Blandijnberg / Leon Elaut.

Wilhelm von Humboldt : a biography / by Paul R. Sweet.

Vita di Franklin ad uso di tutti / operetta di M. Mignet ; prima traduzione dal francese per cura di P. Thouar.