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A man suffering from dropsy dictating his will while a physician takes his pulse, he is surrounded by his wife and friends. Engraving.
Reference: 21623i
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Truth brought to light, or, The last words of a dying-man : being the speech of William Dillon Esquire, executed the twenty fifth of February, 1662, for the death of J. Web, lately killed in a frey in Long-Acre.
Dillon, WilliamDate: [1662]
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World War II: a soldier refusing to use anti-mosquito cream: they are his last words, as he dies of malaria. Colour lithograph by Stacey Hopper, ca. 1944.
Hopper, Stacey, 1909-1996Date: [1944]Reference: 584187i
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A tender invitation to all , to embrace the Secret Visitation of the Lord to their Souls. Writ by that antient servant of Christ, Nicholas Gates of Atton in Hampshire: who departed this life the 21st day of the 10th month, 1707. With several testimonies Relating to his Gospel-Labours. Also, an account of some of his Dying Sayings.
Gates, Nicholas, ca. 1633-1707.Date: 1708
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The last speech and confession of Nicol Muschet of Boghal , who was execute [sic] in the Grass Market of Edinburgh, the sixth day of January 1721. Containing a brief narrative of his life, ... Together with, reflections upon the preceeding passages of his life, ... All written and signed by his own hand.
Muschet, Nicol, d. 1721.Date: 1721?]
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A young man lies dying, a woman weeps as she holds his hand, an hourglass stands on the table. Coloured lithograph by J. Bouvier.
Bouvier, Jules, active 1842-1865.Reference: 17329i
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An account of the behaviour of Sir John Fenwick, at his execution on Tower-Hill : with the copy of the paper delivered by him to the sheriffs of London, &c.
Date: 1697
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The last speech of Sir Godfrey McCullough of Myretoun, knight and baronet : who was beheaded at the cross of Edinburgh, the twenty sixth day of March, 1697.
McCullough, Godfrey, Sir.Date: 1697
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World War II: a soldier about to be bitten by the malaria mosquito. Colour lithograph by Stacey Hopper, ca. 1944.
Hopper, Stacey, 1909-1996Date: [1944]Reference: 584188i
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People crowd around a dying person's bed in grief while final rites are being read. Stipple engraving by N. Schiavonetti, 1812, after R. Westall.
Richard WestallDate: 25 March 1812Reference: 17296i
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World War II: two female malaria mosquitoes chatting over tea: one recommends the other to try a bite of the Allied troops. Colour lithograph by Stacey Hopper, ca. 1944.
Hopper, Stacey, 1909-1996Date: [1944]Reference: 584189i
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The last speech and dying words of Daniel O Neal, Edmond Mc.Guire, and Henery Graham, who was executed near St. Stevens Green, on Wednesday June the 4th 1718.
ONeal, Daniel, d. 1718.Date: 1718]
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The last speech of Thomas Thwing priest : executed at York for high-trenson [sic], on Saturday the 23. of October 1680.
Thomas ThwingDate: [1680]
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A collection of dying speeches of all those people call'd traytors , Executed in this reign, from Colonel Henry Oxburgh, to the late Mr. James Shepheard. To which is Added, Some of the speeches left by the like Sort of People Executed in Former Times. By comparing which, it will appear that it has been the Practice of most Times, for Men to Justify their own Conduct on all Occasions, even to the Last.
Date: 1718
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Visiting the sick: a grieving woman bends over a praying patient. Tinted aquatint by F.C. Lewis, 1831, after J. Flaxman.
John Flaxman Jr.Date: Jan.y 1st 1831Reference: 17873i
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An elegy for Amelia Johnson / [written by Andrew Rostan ; illustrated by Dave Valeza & Kate Kasenow ; lettered by Dave Lanphear].
Andrew RostanDate: [2010]
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The last speech and dying words of John Magee who was executed near St. Stephens Green this 18th, day of February 1718-19 for stealing a bay gelding from Mr. Robinet the attorney.
Magee, John, d. 1719.Date: 1719]
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A death-bed scene of man being read his last rites surrounded by his family, the priest and courtiers. Etching.
Reference: 17585i
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An edifieing wonder, of two children dyeing 100 yeares old or A short account of the last houres of Susanna Bickes : (in the 14 yeare of her age) before her death. Septemb. 1. 1664. Also of Jacob Bickes her brother of 7. yeares old. Aug. 6. 1664.
Date: Printed in the year 1666
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Isaac fooled into blessing Jacob with Rebekah present, while Esau hunts venison. Woodcut attributed to C. van Sichem the elder.
Christoffel van Sichem (I)Reference: 17193i
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A mother cries in grief while comforting her dying daughter, who holds a rosebud with falling petals. Coloured lithograph by J. Bouvier.
Bouvier, Jules, active 1842-1865.Reference: 17334i
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Soldiers standing over a robber's death-bed. Line engraving by F.W. Topham after himself.
Francis William TophamReference: 17198i
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Réflexions sur les grands hommes qui sont morts en plaisantant / [Anon].
André-François DeslandesDate: 1758
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A true copy of the papers delivered by Mr. Robert Chernock, Mr. Edward King, Mr. Thomas Key, to the sheriffs of London and Middlesex : at Tyburn, the place of execution, March 18th. 1696. Published by authority.
Date: 1696
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The last speech and dying words of Garret Landergan who was executed at St. Stephen's-Green on Saturday the 19th of this inst. January 1716-17.
Landergan, Garret, d. 1717.Date: 1716/17

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A man suffering from dropsy dictating his will while a physician takes his pulse, he is surrounded by his wife and friends. Engraving.

Truth brought to light, or, The last words of a dying-man : being the speech of William Dillon Esquire, executed the twenty fifth of February, 1662, for the death of J. Web, lately killed in a frey in Long-Acre.

World War II: a soldier refusing to use anti-mosquito cream: they are his last words, as he dies of malaria. Colour lithograph by Stacey Hopper, ca. 1944.

A young man lies dying, a woman weeps as she holds his hand, an hourglass stands on the table. Coloured lithograph by J. Bouvier.

An account of the behaviour of Sir John Fenwick, at his execution on Tower-Hill : with the copy of the paper delivered by him to the sheriffs of London, &c.

The last speech of Sir Godfrey McCullough of Myretoun, knight and baronet : who was beheaded at the cross of Edinburgh, the twenty sixth day of March, 1697.

World War II: a soldier about to be bitten by the malaria mosquito. Colour lithograph by Stacey Hopper, ca. 1944.

People crowd around a dying person's bed in grief while final rites are being read. Stipple engraving by N. Schiavonetti, 1812, after R. Westall.

World War II: two female malaria mosquitoes chatting over tea: one recommends the other to try a bite of the Allied troops. Colour lithograph by Stacey Hopper, ca. 1944.

The last speech and dying words of Daniel O Neal, Edmond Mc.Guire, and Henery Graham, who was executed near St. Stevens Green, on Wednesday June the 4th 1718.

The last speech of Thomas Thwing priest : executed at York for high-trenson [sic], on Saturday the 23. of October 1680.

Visiting the sick: a grieving woman bends over a praying patient. Tinted aquatint by F.C. Lewis, 1831, after J. Flaxman.

An elegy for Amelia Johnson / [written by Andrew Rostan ; illustrated by Dave Valeza & Kate Kasenow ; lettered by Dave Lanphear].

The last speech and dying words of John Magee who was executed near St. Stephens Green this 18th, day of February 1718-19 for stealing a bay gelding from Mr. Robinet the attorney.

A death-bed scene of man being read his last rites surrounded by his family, the priest and courtiers. Etching.

An edifieing wonder, of two children dyeing 100 yeares old or A short account of the last houres of Susanna Bickes : (in the 14 yeare of her age) before her death. Septemb. 1. 1664. Also of Jacob Bickes her brother of 7. yeares old. Aug. 6. 1664.

Isaac fooled into blessing Jacob with Rebekah present, while Esau hunts venison. Woodcut attributed to C. van Sichem the elder.

A mother cries in grief while comforting her dying daughter, who holds a rosebud with falling petals. Coloured lithograph by J. Bouvier.

Soldiers standing over a robber's death-bed. Line engraving by F.W. Topham after himself.

Réflexions sur les grands hommes qui sont morts en plaisantant / [Anon].

A true copy of the papers delivered by Mr. Robert Chernock, Mr. Edward King, Mr. Thomas Key, to the sheriffs of London and Middlesex : at Tyburn, the place of execution, March 18th. 1696. Published by authority.

The last speech and dying words of Garret Landergan who was executed at St. Stephen's-Green on Saturday the 19th of this inst. January 1716-17.