PORTRAIT LINE ENGRAVING: THE HONOURABLE SR. THOMAS SMITH KNIGHT, LATE EMBASSADOR FROM HIS MA'STIE TO YE GREAT EMPEROUR OF RUSSIA GOVERNOUR OF HE HON'BLE AND FAMOUS SOCIETYES OF MARCHA'NTS TRADINGE TO YE EAST INDIES MUSSCOVY THE FRENCH AND SOMER ILANDS COMPANY TRESURER FOR VIRGINIA ETC.[Caption encircling portrait: THOMAE SMITH EQUITIS AURATI ETC. VERA EFFIGIES PRAECLARISS. MI. VIRI DOMNI.].
[London]: W. Richardson, York House, 31 Strand, March 1797. Small broadside, 4 5/8" x 7 3/8", line engraving. This half length portrait depicts Sir Thomas Smith in a tall hat and ruff and furred cloak, holding a map; in an oval border surrounded by nautical motifs such as anchors, cargo..... More