Book Collection (page 6)

Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of a late 19th century edition of Clement Clarke Moores The Night Before Christmas

Title page of the first printed copy of the Articles of Confederation, 1777
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION. Title page of the first printed copy of the Articles of Confederation, 1777

WATER LILY, 1613. Left and right: European white water lily (Nymphaea alba), center: yellow pond lily (Nuphar lutea): engraving for Basilius Beslers " Florilegium, " Nuremberg, 1613

CHRISTINA BOOKBINDING. A bookbinding of Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689), with the Vasa coat of arms

LOVEs LABOUR LOST. Title page of a 19th century edition of Shakespeares Loves Labour Lost
LOVEs LABOUR LOST. Title page of a 19th century edition of Shakespeares " Loves Labour Lost" : wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert

SHAKESPEARE: TEMPEST. Title page of a 19th century edition of William Shakespeares The Tempest, wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert

PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her Poems, London, 1773
PHILLIS WHEATLEY (1753?-1784). African-American poet. Engraved frontispiece to her " Poems, " London, 1773

Bedtime reading
MODEL RELEASED. Bedtime reading. Mother reading a book to her four-year-old daughter at bedtime

Facial nerves. Historical anatomical artwork of a side view of a dissected human head showing the nerves (white) and muscles (red) of the face and neck

Learning to read
MODEL RELEASED. Learning to read. 6 year old boy learning to read

Aurochs, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut of an aurochs (Bos primigenius) from La description du royaume de Pologne (the description of the kingdom of Poland) by Blaise de Vigenere (1573)

Luigi Groto, Italian poet
Luigi Groto (1541-1585), Italian poet. The circular Italian inscription gives his name, calls him the blind man of Hadria (referring to Adria, northern Italy)

BEARDSLEY: MUSICIAN. Title page ornament with a musical theme

PLIT2A-00110
First edition title page of Whitmans " Leaves of Grass, " 1855. Hand-colored woodcut

Monk holding Buddhist prayer book, Rumtek Gompa, Gangtok, Sikkim, India, Asia

Altar candles, Chatenay, Saone et Loire, France, Europe

Book of the procession in honour of circumcision of Prince Mehmed, Topkapi Palace Library, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Reading Room, British Museum, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Red book of Mao sold at souvenir stand, Daxu historical town, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

View Pont Neuf Left Bank 1739 Plan de Paris commence l annee
View of the Pont Neuf and Left Bank, 1739, Plan de Paris: commence l annee 1734, dessine et grave sous les ordres de messire Michel Etienne Turgot, Marquis de Sousmons

Statue of Anonymous, Vajdahunyad Castle, Budapest, Hungary

An old bookshop in Porto called Livraria Lello. Oporto city, Porto district, Portugal, Europe

Library CC46_00597
Guys Hospital, The Borough, London. People reading books in the Free Lending Library. 1920s

log1956 co pbk 001 edited-1
LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 co pbk 001 edited-1

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LONG ARM, THE (1956), log1956 co pbk 020 edited-1

Mark Dickens Studio, Space Studios, 91-92 Dean Street, London, Tuesday 3 December 2013
Mark Dickens (GBR) F1 artist, at his studio in London. Mark Dickens Studio, Space Studios, 91-92 Dean Street, London, Tuesday 3 December 2013.

Book Cover
15th March 1852: A book cover designed by French of Bolton-Le-Moors in Lancashire. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Delicate taste (Part 1)
Dina Belenko

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The reader.
Christian Sylvestre

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"From the Bronte Sisters to Dylan Thomas: A Journey Through Literary Treasures" Step into the enchanting world of literature as we explore the captivating history of books. Delve into the lives and works of literary icons such as Patrick Branwell Bronte, whose brush strokes immortalized his talented sisters in a mesmerizing portrait. Travel back in time to witness the intricate illustrations adorning ancient manuscripts like the Book of Kells, where St. Matthew comes alive through vibrant colors and meticulous details. Discover nature's wonders intertwined with literature, like the Monkey Puzzle tree, standing tall and proud just like Araucaria Imbricata's words on a page that captivate readers for generations. Immerse yourself in an era when smoking and drinking were synonymous with creativity, as we glimpse at Dylan Thomas indulging in his vices while crafting masterpieces that continue to resonate today. Uncover George Orwell's profound insights broadcasted over BBC airwaves during World War II; this English novelist and essayist used words as weapons against injustice. Marvel at Mendeleyev's groundbreaking periodic table from 1869, which revolutionized our understanding of elements and paved the way for scientific advancements yet to come. Turn each page carefully on Lindisfarne Gospels' illuminated manuscript - a testament to artistic brilliance merging with religious devotion throughout centuries past. Witness Johannes Kepler's revolutionary model of the universe depicted in his Mysterium Cosmographicum engraving from 1596 – a visionary leap forward that challenged conventional wisdom about celestial bodies. Transport yourself to early 20th-century America through J. C. Leyendecker's iconic Arrow shirt collar advertisement; it captures both elegance and masculinity within its timeless design. Trace back to Gutenberg’s printing press invention in the 1450s – an innovation that democratized knowledge by making books accessible to all, igniting an intellectual revolution across continents.