The Society of Arts Awards Its Isis Medal 1820 Invitation - Addressed to Miss M. Copland inviting her to attend the award committee to demonstrate her skill (she was awarded the medal, in class 2 for a landscape in oil). Allegorical vignette Isis and Britannia with kneeling supplicant submitting his work of art. Hand signed by Dr Arthur Aikin (1773-1854) who studied with Priestly & specialized in mineralogy & botany. One of the founders of the Geological Society, he was secretary of Society of Arts for 23 years from 1817. One of the founders of the Geological Society, he was secretary of Society of Arts for 23 years from 1817. Size 7 1/4" x 10", t/w a Reform Bill; Notice Regarding Unrest About Agricultural Wages 1830 - Printed notice with printed signature of Lord Melbourne the Prime Minister requesting Justices of the Peace not to intervein in settlements of agricultural wages as it will cause further unrest etc. Letter press printing, size 7 1/2" x 12 3/4" (2)