Covers Collection (#10)

Elves delivering Christmas gifts, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731218 Elves delivering Christmas gifts, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elves delivering Christmas gifts)

Front cover of The Playgoer magazine, featuring an illustration of two female theatre goers by John Hassall. Date: 1902

Front cover of The Bright Side of Xmas by Walter Emanuel designed by John Hassall. A Pickwickian style gentleman weighed down with a generous pile of Christmas gifts. Date: c.1930

Van Hoytema
Morning by Theodorus van Hoytema (1863-1917), a Dutch lithographer, illustrator and graphic designer, best-known for his book covers and calendars

Front cover of Illustrated magazine, special souvenir issue, featuring a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. Date: 1952

Front cover of Illustrated magazine with Prince Philip giving his best blue steel gaze for the camera, and the announcement that there is a new profile of him by Godfrey Winn inside

Christening of Princess Elizabeth, 1926
The Royal Christening: Inside the Chapel at the Palace. The christening of Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) in May 1926 in the private chapel at Buckingham Palace by the Archbishop of

Front cover of Printers Pie magazine, 1907, designed by John Hassall, with a shopkeeper standing in the doorway of Ye Pie Shop, surrounded by encouraging advertising boards

George V putting wreath on Unknown Warriors coffin 1920
King George V putting a wreath on the Unknown Warriors coffin, just before unveiling of Cenotaph, War Memorial in Whitehall, London. 1920

Home Rule Bill of 1912
John Redmond (1856 - 1918), leader of the Irish party, claiming home bill for Ireland. Declaring that " The bill will establish in Ireland a Parliament with power to deal with purely Irish

English huntsman and lady watching a fox swim across a river, 19th century. Facey Romford raising his hat and shouting while Mrs Lucy Somerville sits sidesaddle on her mount. The view

Ypres battlefields Entry Point North, Klein Zwaanhof
The Ypres battlefield has been divided into three areas, each with walking and cycling routes, and each featuring a particular aspect of the land

Cheery cover of London Opinion magazine, May 1932, featuring a group of gaily dressed and very pretty young women sitting on a sea wall. Date: 1932

A bookmakers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers
STC243958 A bookmakers workshop, from the Encyclopedie des Sciences et Metiers by Denis Diderot (1713-84) published c.1770 (engraving) by French School

Bystander Christmas Number 1932
Inner front cover of The Bystander Christmas Number 1932 featuring a stylised illustration by Tom Gentleman of a coach and four galloping through the snow. Date: 1932

Tatler Cover - Jose Collins & Lord Robert Innes-Ker
Lord and Lady Robert Innes-Kerr. Lady Innes-Kerr was formerly the stage actress Jose Collins and daughter of the famous Lottie Collins

Tatler Christmas Number front cover, 1940
Front cover of The Tatler magazine, Christmas number 1940, featuring Father Christmas posing for his photograph surrounded by his reindeer. Date: 1940

Horse blankets and covers, Camille & Fils, Paris. 19th century

Tatler cover - Eileen Bennett, tennis player, Madame Yevonde
Front cover of The Tatler featuring a photograph of British player Eileen Bennett (Mrs Fearnley Whittingstall), who won six Grand Slam titles between 1927 and 1931. 1930

Sketch cover, Marquise de Casa Maury (Paula Gellibrand)
Front cover of The Sketch featuring Paula Gellibrand, wife of the 1st Marquis de Casa Maury (1898-1986), socialite, pictured wearing a simple

Claude Grahame-White, English pioneer of aviation, in April 1910 Grahame-White attempted to win the Daily Mail newspaper prize of 10, 000, to fly across England from London to Manchester in 24 hours

Dolly Sisters on front cover of the Sketch 1921
The Dolly Sisters photographed in their costumes for the new pantomime " The Babes in the Wood" by C B Cochran. The Dolly Sisters enjoyed immense success in London

Front cover of the Sketch, 19 October 1921, featuring an illustration by E H Shepard. The Sketch clarifies that it has " no connection whatsoever with the " Daily Sketch.". Date: 1921

Princess Xenia of Russia, October 1921
Princess Xenia of Russias favourite picture of herself on the front cover of the Sketch 12 October 1921. The Princess married Mr William Leeds earlier that month and they had one daughter

Bystander cover - Marchioness of Headfort
The Marchioness of Headfort, formerly known to playgoers as Miss Rose (Rosie) Boote of the Gaiety Theatre, London. She married the Marquess in April 1901, and her son became the Earl of Bective

Motor spirit ration book front cover, September 1939
Front cover of a ration book for motor spirit, issued by Surrey County Council on 5 September 1939, shortly after the outbreak of war

Manuscript of The Five Protections, back cover, 1138 (opaque w / c & ink on wood)
874102 Manuscript of The Five Protections, back cover, 1138 (opaque w/c & ink on wood) by Nepalese School, (12th century); 5.56 x60.01 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Manuscript of The Five Protections, back cover, 1138 (opaque w / c & ink on wood)
874100 Manuscript of The Five Protections, back cover, 1138 (opaque w/c & ink on wood) by Nepalese School, (12th century); 5.56 x60.01 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Detail from a Buddhist manuscript cover (opaque w / c on wood)
874137 Detail from a Buddhist manuscript cover (opaque w/c on wood) by Nepalese School, (18th century); 10.16 x38.42 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Angels watching over children in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731374 Angels watching over children in bed, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angels watching over children in bed)

Cloth-embossing Machine (engraving)
3654614 Cloth-embossing Machine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cloth-embossing Machine)

Front cover of a guidebook to the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago
2957726 Front cover of a guidebook to the Worlds Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; American

Outbreak of WWII - theatres close down
Covers being drawn over seats in the auditorium of the Palace Theatre in Manchester. All theatres in London and the provinces were initially closed due to a war order concerning places where crowds

Back cover, Letter in Naskhi, Arabic, 1771 (leather-bound volume)
2919692 Back cover, Letter in Naskhi, Arabic, 1771 (leather-bound volume) by Al-Khazen, Sadwa (fl.1771); 22x16.5 cm; The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; eUniversity of St

Moralia, sive Expositio in Job, 1495 (leather-bound volume)
2919629 Moralia, sive Expositio in Job, 1495 (leather-bound volume) by European School, (15th century); The University of St

The Adventures of Baron Munchausen
3756494 The Adventures of Baron Munchausen by Bichard, Alphonse Adolphe (1841-p.1914); (add.info.: The Adventures of Baron Munchausen illlustrated by Alphonse Adolphe Bichard (b. 1841)

The Wrapper for the series Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei), c
2968091 The Wrapper for the series Eight Views of the Parlor (Zashiki hakkei), c.1766 (woodblock print with ink wash) by Harunobu, Suzuki (1725-70); 35.4 x22.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Death and the Ploughmans Wife, 1892 (etching)
3120565 Death and the Ploughmans Wife, 1892 (etching) by Strang, William (1859-1921); 23.5x15.2 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Advert, Mackenzie Brothers, Ironfounders, Edinburgh, Scotlan
Advert for Mackenzie Brothers, General Ironfounders, Slateford Road, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Roanoid bakelite bell push and switch covers
Roanoid bakelite bell push in marbled green and switch covers in blue and silver. Date: 1930s

Lectures pour tous - Winter Sports
Front cover of Lectures pour Tous magazine featuring illustration of a woman skiing in the French Alps. Date: 1932

At the Races, Vanity Fair Cover, August 1916, pub. c. 1916 (colour litho)
2646234 At the Races, Vanity Fair Cover, August 1916, pub. c.1916 (colour litho) by Plummer, Ethel McClellan (1888-1936); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Girl with a Kite, Vanity Fair Cover, May 1917, pub. 1917 (colour litho)
2646233 Girl with a Kite, Vanity Fair Cover, May 1917, pub. 1917 (colour litho) by Plummer, Ethel McClellan (1888-1936); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; American, out of copyright

Front cover portrait, Lady Moira Combe -- In a Bowl of Chrysanthemums. Date: 1930

Front cover photo, Of Old Egypt and Modern Beauty
Front cover photo, Profile Parity -- Of Old Egypt and Modern Beauty -- Lady Kay Muir, Queen Nefertiti, and Madame Guepin. Date: 1930

Bystander Winter Sports Number 1930
Front cover of The Bystander magazines Winter Sports number featuring two stylish skiiers on the piste. Date: 1930

Lady Tweedsmuir and daughter Joanna by Madame Yevonde
Priscilla Jean Fortescue Buchan, Baroness Tweedsmuir of Belhelvie, PC (nÚÑáThomson; 25 January 1915 11 March 1978), Unionist and Conservative politician and wife of Johnnie Buchan

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"Covers: A Glimpse into Iconic Moments and Imaginary Worlds" Step back in time to the 1930s, as Tatler's cover featuring Walt Disney takes us on a magical journey through the mind of a creative genius. The allure of mystery unfolds with Christie Poirot's captivating cover, inviting readers to solve thrilling mysteries alongside the renowned detective. Transport yourself to 1940s UK with Toby Twirl Adventures, where enchanting children's stories whisk young minds away on unforgettable adventures. La vie Parisienne captures the essence of 1920s France through Vald es' mesmerizing illustrations that depict women gracefully swimming amidst an era of glamour and liberation. The Adventures of Bertie Bassett brings nostalgia from the 1950s, immersing readers in heartwarming tales that resonate across generations. Tallulah Bankhead graces Tatler's front cover in 1925, exuding elegance and charisma that captivates all who lay eyes upon it. Play the Game Football book cover ignites passion for sportsmanship as it celebrates the timeless beauty of football. Leo Fontan's illustrations in La vie Parisienne transport us once again to 1920s France, capturing women embracing their freedom while indulging in water-bound delights. Astounding Stories Sci-fi magazine delves into otherworldly realms with its Shadow out of Time cover, enticing readers into imaginative dimensions beyond our own. Witness history unfold on Tatler's front cover featuring Princess Elizabeth & Margaret o; a glimpse into royal lives before they ascended to greatness. TV Mirror transports us back to 1958 UK with Phil Silvers gracing its pages – a comedic genius whose wit continues to charm audiences today. Lastly, Amazing Stories Sci-fi Magazine reveals hidden lunar cities within its captivating covers – an invitation for curious minds to explore uncharted territories among stars.