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A radiant Samuel brings word from God to Eli. Line engraving by A.W. Warren, 1816, after E. Bird.

Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by C. Warren, 1817, after E. Bird.

A village ale-house, in which the landlord is offering a watch as the prize in a raffle. Engraving by G. Greatbach after E. Bird.

Martyrdom of Saint Stephen. Engraving by C. Warren, 1816, after E. Bird.

Thomas Beddoes. Pencil drawing after E. Bird.

Women and children suffering from famine in Jerusalem. Engraving by A.W. Warren after E. Bird, 1816.

A barber shaving a man with a blunt razor. Engraving by H. Meyer, 1829, after E. Bird.

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Bird, Edward, 1772-1819

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Martyrdom of Saint Stephen. Engraving by C. Warren, 1816, after E. Bird.

Saint John the Baptist. Engraving by C. Warren, 1817, after E. Bird.

Women and children suffering from famine in Jerusalem. Engraving by A.W. Warren after E. Bird, 1816.

A barber shaving a man with a blunt razor. Engraving by H. Meyer, 1829, after E. Bird.

Thomas Beddoes. Pencil drawing after E. Bird.