Antique portrait titled 'Anth. Ashley Cooper, Earl of Shaftesbury'. Anthony Ashley Cooper, 3rd Earl of Shaftesbury (1671-1713) was an English politician, philosopher and writer. This print originates from 'The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, engraven by Mr. Houbracken, and Mr. Vertuewith their Lives and Characters by Thomas Birch, A.M., F.R.S'. Artists and Engravers: Published in London by John and Paul Knapton 1742-1756. Condition: Very good, original text page included. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1750 Overall size: 35.5 x 53 cm. Image size: 22 x 36 cm.