Carries Collection (#3)

First Belgian Postcard
This postcard is entitled Carte Correpondance. It was posted on 4 September 1872 to Amvers and carries a 5 Centimes printed stamp. Date: circa 1870

Argentinian Republic Tarjeta Postal
This is the first postcard issued by Argentina. It has an undivided back and carries a 4 Centavos printed stamp. Date: 1878

Commemoration Postcard Penny Postage Jubilee
The Jubilee celebrations were held at the Guildhall. This card was probably bought there as it carries a special cancellation. It is printed in carmine on buff board. Only 10, 000 were printed

Stevens silk postcard of King Edward V11
Stevens silk postcards are much sought for by collectors. This one, addressed to My Darling, carries an apology for an earlier card sent through the mail at a halfpenny

Official anti British First Boer War protest card
A conflict known also as the Transvaal Rebellion took place between the British and the Boers from 1880 to 1881 The south of Africa was overlaid with European powers competing for colonial territory

Crowded London Bridge, boats, Nelson's Column behind
This bridge spanning the River Thames, carries the A3 road into the centre of London The current version, which is one of many dating back to medieval times, opened in 1973

All the flags of the Allies fanned out
The card carries a verse entitled For a little Scrap of Paper'. This is a play on the German Chancellor's reported exclamation when he learned that Britain would honour her treaty obligations

Maltese Grass Seller - Malta. Date: 1906

Resting - Kago Travelling Chair - Japan. Date: circa 1910s

Hawker Hurricane with Supermarine Spitfire
Battle of Britain Memorial Flight - Hawker Hurricane IIC LF363 LE-D with Supermarine Spitfire Mk.IIa P7350 UO-T'. LF363 carries the markings carried by Douglas Bader's Hurricane in No.242

ANTS RETURNING TO NEST
The return of ants after a battle; one carries the body of a dead ant. Date: circa 1870

POLICEMAN IN GAS MASK
A traffic policeman on point duty carries on regardless, wearing his gas mask, during a tear-gas exercise outside the Rendezvous Cafe in Kingston- upon-Thames, Surrey, England. Date: early 1940s

A game vendor in China carries a variety of meat for sale on a long pole Date: circa 1890

FINE RABBITS FOR SALE
Fine rabbits! cries a girl, looking to sell the five dead rabbits she carries on a pole over her shoulder Date: 1812

VICTORY AT TRAFALGAR
The forty-year old warship carries Nelson to victory and death at the battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805 Date: 1805

C17 CARRIAGE
A French carriage carries a group of ladies, while their male companions ride or walk. Date: close of 17th century

ANGEL WITH CORPSE
An Angel of Death raises a female corpse from its grave and carries it heavenward Date: late 19th century

1928 WOMAN LIPMANN
Spring fashions on the cover of Die Dame - a woman carries her handbag under her arm Date: March 1928

ANGEL OF DEATH
The Reaper and the Flowers - the Angel of Death carries a little baby, which it proposes to take up to Heaven Date: 1851

A Curates Holiday in the Highlands (engraving)
1044516 A Curates Holiday in the Highlands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Curates Holiday in the Highlands)

Rudolf of Hapsburg carries the priest over the Reuss (engraving)
970746 Rudolf of Hapsburg carries the priest over the Reuss (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rudolf of Hapsburg carries the priest over the Reuss)

Pug the Page carries an invitation to Mr Fox-Hound of Kennel Court (colour litho)
960945 Pug the Page carries an invitation to Mr Fox-Hound of Kennel Court (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A New Mountain Gun (engraving)
1062246 A New Mountain Gun (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A New Mountain Gun)

Christmas greetings card - Little girl brings in the pudding
Christmas greetings card - Little girl brings in the Christmas pudding, topped with a sprig of holly. Date: circa 1937

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Whos making the Brave New World
The Caption verse is Whos making the Brave New World - lets see - Whos making the Brave New World? You-and-Me! This is a reference to Aldous Huxleys dystopian novel Brave New World - a world that you

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Washing up
The caption on the postcard is Washing up - probably a play on sorting things out now that the war is over. The reverse carries a message from Winston Churchill We must now devote all our strength

Anthropomorphic Cat
A young cook carries in the Christmas pudding on a tray. Date: circa 1890

Window depicting a Scene from the Life of Saint Artheme
1278277 Window depicting a Scene from the Life of Saint Artheme: A fire in the city of Clermont necessitates the movement of the Saints Relics

A winged genius carries Emperor Antoninus Pius to heaven
A winged genius carries Emperor Antoninus Pius and his wife Faustina to heaven. Campus Martius holds an obelisk at left, and Roma in armour sits at right with shield depicting Romulus and Remus

Poet and Doctor Colonel John McCrae Memorial
McCrae, who served in the Boer War, is popularly remembered as the author of what is probably the best-known poem of the First World War -In Flanders Fields

Memorial to poet and musician Ivor Gurney, Belgium
Similar in design to those for Ledwidge and Chavasse, the memorial was unveiled on 12 September 2007, the initiative of Piet Chielens and the Friends of the In Flanders Fields Museum

Christmas Truce Memorial, Peace Village, Messines
The memorial carries the words A Lull in the Hate and refers to the football match played between the Germans and the British at Christmas 1914

Memorial to Irish poet Francis Ledwidge, Artillery Wood
The memorial, mounted on a brick plinth, carries a photo of the poet. Beside it the Irish flag flies, there is an information board and behind is an apple tree planted in his memory on 27 March 2010

Allied Forces Memorial, Golfe de Caen, Normandy
This truncated stone pillar has a simple bas-relief representation of the southern coastline of England and the stretch of beaches where the landings took place

Regina Rifle Regiment Memorial, Courseulles, Normandy
This plaque, which is on a small pillar at the entrance to Juno Beach at Courseulles, carries the Regimental badge with battle honours of WW1 - e.g. Passchendaele, Mount Sorrell, Cambrai and Vimy

Rebels carrying powder from Fort William and Mary
Rebels carrying powder away from the captured Fort William and Mary - December, 1774. Date: 1774

The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving)
1592094 The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tramp Abroad Again, by Mark Twain)

Countrywoman carrying a pot over a bridge, 1890s
A young countrywoman carries a pot of water on her head over a rustic and rudimentary bridge, 1890s Date: 1890s

Laos - Luang Prabang Province - Leaving for the Market Date: circa 1910s

Sir John Voce Moore leading Joseph Chamberlain
A Couple of Js. Serjeant-at-Arms Sir John Voce Moore (18261904), English businessman and Lord Mayor of London (1898) leading Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914) into the House of Commons. Date: 1900

Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour
The Indefinite Article - Arthur James Balfour, 1st Earl Balfour (1848-1930) - Prime Minister (1902-05). Date: 1900

The Fairy of the Desert carries off the King of the Gold Mines (colour litho)
2812739 The Fairy of the Desert carries off the King of the Gold Mines (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Illustration for The Pickwick Papers by Cecil Aldin (colour litho)
6026681 Illustration for The Pickwick Papers by Cecil Aldin (colour litho) by Aldin, Cecil Charles Windsor (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

A monster American goods train (litho)
6025921 A monster American goods train (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A monster American goods train)

Channel Match of the New Thames Yacht Club, Southend to Harwich, starting from Southend Pier (engraving)
1623387 Channel Match of the New Thames Yacht Club, Southend to Harwich, starting from Southend Pier (engraving) by English School

An aerial ferry (b / w photo)
6004144 An aerial ferry (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An aerial ferry)

Ascaparte carries Sir Bevis and Josian on board ship (engraving)
2777459 Ascaparte carries Sir Bevis and Josian on board ship (engraving) by English School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Visit of the China Squadron to Corea (engraving)
1055108 The Visit of the China Squadron to Corea (engraving) by Symons, William Christian (1845-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Visit of the China Squadron to Corea)

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"Carries: A Journey Through Time and Places" Selassie Crowned / 1930: Witness the historic moment when Emperor Haile Selassie was crowned, symbolizing a significant milestone in Ethiopian history. Bob Cratchit & Tiny Tim: Join the heartwarming tale of compassion and redemption as Bob Cratchit carries his beloved son, Tiny Tim, through the streets of Victorian London. Pier Train / Southend: Experience the nostalgic charm of a bygone era as you step aboard the iconic pier train that carries visitors along Southend's picturesque coastline. St Lucy's Day: Immerse yourself in Swedish traditions on St Lucy's Day, where young girls don white robes and carry candles to celebrate this festival of light. "A Man Loaded with Mischief, or Matrimony" (c. 1766): Delve into an intriguing world captured in a colorful etching depicting a man carrying mischief or perhaps matrimony – inviting endless interpretations. Barton Swing Bridge: Marvel at engineering brilliance as Barton Swing Bridge effortlessly carries boats across Manchester Ship Canal while allowing road traffic to pass uninterrupted. A Lakeland Dalesman, Cumbria: Explore the rugged beauty of Cumbria alongside a proud Lakeland dalesman who carries generations of knowledge about these enchanting landscapes. Shepherd with sheep, horse and dog: Follow an idyllic countryside scene where a shepherd gracefully carries out his duties while being accompanied by loyal animals under his care. Desert Bus Service: Embark on an extraordinary adventure across vast desert landscapes as you rely on the reliable desert bus service that safely carries passengers through challenging terrains. Children / Paddling 1922: Step back in time to witness pure joy as children gleefully paddle along riverbanks during hot summer days – capturing carefree moments carried throughout generations. Nativity / With Lamb.