Edmund Collection (#36)

WORLD WAR I: BLACK SEA. General Edmund Allenby with his back to the camera and General Franchet d Esperey standing on the shore of the Black Sea pointing towards Sebastopol (now Sevastopol), Crimea

JERUSALEM: SURRENDER, 1917. Leaders of religious communities in Jerusalem presented to General Edmund Allenby in the Barrack Square of the Holy City on 11 December 1917

PERSHING: LETTER, 1919. Letter from John J. Pershing to Major General Edmund Wittenmyer praising the 7th Division of the American Expeditionary Forces in France, 14 May 1919

ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 1877. Session of the Electoral Commission created to resolve twenty disputed electoral votes, including four from Florida

ELECTORAL COMMISSION, 1877. Members of the Electoral Commission convened in 1877 in order to resolve the presidential election of 1876, in which twenty electoral votes were disputed

EDMUND RANDOLPH (1753-1813). American statesman. Oil on canvas, 1787, by Robert Edge Pine

EDMUND GIBSON ROSS (1826-1907). American legislator

EDMUND RANDOPLH (1753-1813). American politician: etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal

EDMUND RUFFIN (1794-1865). American agriculturist. Ruffin fired the first shot against Fort Sumter to begin the American Civil War

EDMOND ROSTAND (1868-1918). French poet and playwright

EDMUND JENNINGS RANDOLPH (1753-1813). American statesman. Etching, 1888, by Albert Rosenthal

OMAR KHAYAM: RUBAIYAT. Illustration by Edmund J. Sullivan (1869-1933) to an edition of the Rubaiyat by Omar Khayyam

SIR WILLIAM EDMOND LOGAN (1798-1875). Canadian geologist. Photographed in 1869

SAMUEL JOHNSON (1709-1784). English man of letters. A Literary Party at Sir Joshua Reynolds s. Mezzotint, 1858, by John Sartain, after a painting by James William Edmund Doyle

EDMUND KEAN (1787-1833). English actor. Kean as Hamlet. Oil on canvas by Daniel Maclise

EDMUND GOSSE (1849-1928). English poet, author, and critic. Drawing by William Rothenstein, 1916

CLARENCE E. HEMINGWAY (1871-1928). American physician and father of Ernest Hemingway. Photographed c1905

EDMUND HALLEY (1656-1742). English astronomer. Oil on canvas, 1721 or before, by Richard Phillips

EDMUND CAMPION (1540-1581). English Jesuit martyr

BURKE & FOX. British statesman and orator, Edmnd Burke (right) in conversation with his friend, Charles James Fox. Oil on canvas by Thomas Hickney

EDMUND ANDROS (1637-1714). British colonial governor in America. Etching, 19th century

EDMUND BURKE (1729-1797). British statesman and orator. Oil on canvas, 1771, by the studio of Sir Joshua Reynolds

EDMUND ANDROS (1637-1714). The ill-disguised unpopularity of Governor Sir Edmund Andros with the people of Boston. Illustration by Howard Pyle, 1883

CROWE: BOSWELL, 1859. Boswells Introduction to the Literary Club. Engraving after a painting by Eyre Crowe, 1859. Left to right: Edmund Burke, Bennet Langton (standing), Oliver Goldsmith (seated)

SPENSER: FAERIE QUEENE. Page from Edmund Spensers the Faerie Queene, published c1590

SPENSER: FAERIE QUEENE. Title page to the first edition of Edmund Spensers The Faerie Queene, London, England, 1590

SPENSER: RED CROSS KNIGHT. Woodcut from the third edition of Edmund Spensers The Faerie Queene, 1598

BURKE: REFLECTIONS, 1790. Title page of Edmund Burkes Reflections on the Revolution in France, 1790

SPENSER: FAERIE QUEENE. The Red Cross Knight by John Singleton Copley. Oil, c1789

FEDERAL RESERVE BOARD. Members of the Federal Reserve Board shortly after its creation under the Federal Reserve Act of 1913. Center is Charles Hamlin, the first Chairman

GEORGE IV: WEDDING. Satirical cartoon of King George IV, then Prince of Wales, and Maria Anna Fitzherbert, whom he married in secret on 15 December, 1785

BRITISH CARTOON, 1789. --Affairs. The sweet prospect behind us, or The outs in office. Etching and aquatint cartoon by William Dent, 1789

TAKING THE CENSUS, 1854. Oil on canvas by Francis William Edmonds, 1854

Cartwright Hall, Bradford - Princess Gate - Bradfords Civic Art Gallery, opened in 1904 with a collection of Victorian and Edwardian works donated by Samuel Lister

Cartwright Hall, Bradford, West Yorkshire
Cartwright Hall (Bradfords civic art gallery), Bradford, West Yorkshire. The gallery was opened in 1904 with a collection of Victorian and Edwardian works donated by Samuel Lister

Allenby enters Jerusalem via the Jaffa Gate
Israel - Jaffa Gate, Jerusalem. British general Edmund Allenby enters the Old City through the Jaffa Gate in 1917 on foot with other Allies, in a show of respect for the city

English astronomer. Line engraving, 19th century
EDMUND HALLEY (1656-1742). English astronomer. Line engraving, 19th century

The first de Havilland DH106 Comet 4B, probably G-APMA Sir Edmund Halley, of BEA, possibly at Athens

The first de Havilland DH106 Comet 4B G-APMA
The first de Havilland DH106 Comet 4B, G-APMA Sir Edmund Halley, of BEA

St George (dc303), the Red Cross Knight, killing the Dragon. Perhaps Roman centurion beheaded near modern Tel Aviv. Patron saint of England, Catalonia, Genoa, Greece, Portugal, Russia, Venice

Method of measuring angles with a cross-staff. From Edmund Gunter The Description and Use of the Sector, London, 1636 (1st edition 1626). Engraving

Edmund Lyons, lst Baron Lyons (1790-1858) British naval commander, c1860. Rear-Admiral of British fleet in Black Sea during Crimean (Russo-Turkish) War 1853-1856

Title page of Edmund Gunter (1581-1626) The Description and Use of the Sector, London, 1636 (1st edition 1626). This shows mariners holding various navigational instruments

George Edmund Butler, Burial party at Belle-Vue near Solesmes, c. 1918
George Edmund Butler, Burial party at Belle-Vue near Solesmes, c.1918

Saint Edmund Campion, S. J. (January 24, 1540 - December 1, 1581) was an English Jesuit priest
Saint Edmund Campion, S.J. (January 24, 1540 - December 1, 1581) was an English Jesuit priest and martyr

Richard II (1367-1400) King of England 1377-99, with his patron saints St Edmund (841-70) king of East Angles and of Suffolk martyred for refusing to give up Christian faith when captured by Danes

Edmund William Gosse (1845-1928) English poet and critic. After a photograph c1905

Edmund Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby (1861-1936) a British soldier. Served in Second Boer War (1899-1902) and in World War I commanded the Egyptian Expeditionary Force in Palestine and Syria

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"Sir Edmund Hillary: Conquering New Heights and Inspiring Generations" Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, left an indelible mark on history with his remarkable achievements. Alongside Tenzing Norgay, he etched his name in the annals of mountaineering by reaching the summit of Mount Everest on May 28th, 1953. Their triumphant moment near the pinnacle of Mount Everest captured their unwavering determination and unbreakable spirit. The image of Hillary and Tensing Bhutia conquering Everest stands as a testament to human resilience and the pursuit of dreams against all odds. Beyond his mountaineering prowess, Sir Edmund Hillary's legacy extended far beyond icy peaks. In Westminster Cathedral, London, he found solace in spirituality while leaving an enduring impact on those who crossed paths with him. Just like the characters from "Faerie Queene, " beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane around 1900, Sir Edmund Hillary embarked on fantastical adventures that captivated imaginations worldwide. His courage mirrored that of heroes who faced mythical challenges head-on. Hillary's journey was not limited to mountains alone; it encompassed historical narratives too. As depicted in colored engravings showcasing "The Houses of York and Lancaster, " he delved into genealogy from Edward III to Henry VII—unearthing stories woven through time. Nature also held a special place in Sir Edmund's heart as evidenced by his appreciation for The Botanic Gardens in Dublin City—a sanctuary where beauty flourishes amidst bustling urban life. Upton House further exemplified his love for heritage architecture—an ode to mid-19th-century craftsmanship. Intriguingly enough, even political satire found its way into Sir Edmund's story. A lithograph poster titled "A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND" humorously portrayed him alongside President Truman during the Progressive Party era—a reminder that even great explorers can have a sense of humor.