Ephemera Collection (#7)

Masons Instructions for Fingering, or the Fretted Violin (engraving)
3638977 Masons Instructions for Fingering, or the Fretted Violin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masons Instructions for Fingering)

Tragedy (chromolitho)
3638941 Tragedy (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tragedy. Cat-themed Christmas card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

"Show Your Tongue!"(chromolitho)
3638938 " Show Your Tongue!" (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Show Your Tongue!")

The Scotch Polka, by Charles d Albert (colour litho)
5238612 The Scotch Polka, by Charles d Albert (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Scotch Polka, by Charles d Albert)

Tsar Alexander II of Russia, cover of La Vie pour le Czar, a quadrille by Charles Coote (colour litho)
5238586 Tsar Alexander II of Russia, cover of La Vie pour le Czar, a quadrille by Charles Coote (colour litho) by English School

Alexandra, a waltz by Leonard Gautier (colour litho)
5238572 Alexandra, a waltz by Leonard Gautier (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alexandra, a waltz by Leonard Gautier)

A Days Ride (colour litho)
5234371 A Days Ride (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Days Ride. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Doll crying: advertisement for Lux soap (chromolitho)
5235441 Doll crying: advertisement for Lux soap (chromolitho) by Owen, Will (fl.1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doll crying)

American trade card advertising Zoo-Zoo tobacco (chromolitho)
5236068 American trade card advertising Zoo-Zoo tobacco (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Trade card advertising the French spa resort of Vittel (chromolitho)
5236038 Trade card advertising the French spa resort of Vittel (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American trade card advertising the wine vaults at Croton Point, New York (colour litho)
5236033 American trade card advertising the wine vaults at Croton Point, New York (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

American trade card advertising the Columbus Buggy Company, Columbus, Ohio (chromolitho)
5236030 American trade card advertising the Columbus Buggy Company, Columbus, Ohio (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

You re a brute!! Caudle (coloured engraving)
5234302 You re a brute!! Caudle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: You re a brute!! Caudle)

"A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you"(coloured engraving)
5234291 " A very pretty picture you cut, Mr Caudle. Oh I wish you could see yourself as I see you" (coloured engraving) by English School

Girl walking home in the snow: advertisement for Sunlight soap (chromolitho)
5235420 Girl walking home in the snow: advertisement for Sunlight soap (chromolitho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl walking home in the snow)

The Fortune Teller, by Leo Torrance (colour litho)
5995822 The Fortune Teller, by Leo Torrance (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fortune Teller, by Leo Torrance)

Il Barbiere di Seviglia, by Felix Gantier (colour litho)
5995830 Il Barbiere di Seviglia, by Felix Gantier (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Il Barbiere di Seviglia, by Felix Gantier)

The Ballad Singer, composed by George Linley and sung by Miss Dolby (colour litho)
5995818 The Ballad Singer, composed by George Linley and sung by Miss Dolby (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballad Singer)

Say when can I meet you, greetings card (chromolitho)
5996830 Say when can I meet you, greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Say when can I meet you, greetings card)

Invoice from Charles Stewart, tailor, St Pauls Church Yard, London, 1840 (engraving)
6032741 Invoice from Charles Stewart, tailor, St Pauls Church Yard, London, 1840 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invoice from Charles Stewart, tailor)

Advertisement for H W Johns asbestos liquid paints (colour litho)
6032719 Advertisement for H W Johns asbestos liquid paints (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a girl with a star above her head (chromolitho)
6032443 Portrait of a girl with a star above her head (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Little Red Monkey, by Jack Jordan, sheet music cover (colour litho)
6032235 Little Red Monkey, by Jack Jordan, sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Red Monkey, by Jack Jordan)

Advertisement for Roberts, cloth merchants, Salisbury Court, Fleet Street, London
6033046 Advertisement for Roberts, cloth merchants, Salisbury Court, Fleet Street, London, where Dr Anthony Daffy prepared his Elixir Salutis (engraving) by English School

Russian national anthem, sheet music cover (colour litho)
6032114 Russian national anthem, sheet music cover (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian national anthem)

Lady Ediths Bridal, written for the Duchess of Northumberland by Henri F Hemy, sheet music cover (colour litho)
6032109 Lady Ediths Bridal, written for the Duchess of Northumberland by Henri F Hemy, sheet music cover (colour litho) by English School

Soldiers of the 3rd London Rifle Volunteer Corps firing their rifles on a battlefield
6032063 Soldiers of the 3rd London Rifle Volunteer Corps firing their rifles on a battlefield, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School

Receipt from Thomas & John Carey, manufacturers of porcelain, 1831 (engraving)
6032978 Receipt from Thomas & John Carey, manufacturers of porcelain, 1831 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt from Thomas & John Carey)

Poster advertising concerts by Picco, a blind Sardinian Minstrel at St Jamess Theatre, London (litho)
6032971 Poster advertising concerts by Picco, a blind Sardinian Minstrel at St Jamess Theatre, London (litho) by English School

Advertisement for the ticket booking services of Keith Prowse & Co, Ltd (litho)
6032967 Advertisement for the ticket booking services of Keith Prowse & Co, Ltd (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement for the Louvre Railway Terminus Hotel, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (litho)
6032932 Advertisement for the Louvre Railway Terminus Hotel, Boulogne-sur-Mer, France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Butterfly on a blue flower, greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031554 Butterfly on a blue flower, greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterfly on a blue flower, greetings card)

Summer meadow flowers, birthday greetings card (chromolitho)
6031550 Summer meadow flowers, birthday greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer meadow flowers, birthday greetings card)

Spring flowers and birds, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031547 Spring flowers and birds, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring flowers and birds, Christmas greetings card)

Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031540 Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woodpecker dressed as a waiter or butler)

Cat and pug dog under the mistletoe, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031522 Cat and pug dog under the mistletoe, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cat and pug dog under the mistletoe)

Chameleon with verse and a bird, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031520 Chameleon with verse and a bird, New Years greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chameleon with verse and a bird)

Woman taking tea with her cat, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031503 Woman taking tea with her cat, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman taking tea with her cat)

Donkey and Christmas message, greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031500 Donkey and Christmas message, greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donkey and Christmas message, greetings card)

Two blue tits in a cage, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
6031481 Two blue tits in a cage, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two blue tits in a cage, Christmas greetings card)

Christmas card in the shape of a feather, greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031445 Christmas card in the shape of a feather, greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas card in the shape of a feather)

Butterfly with a pink rose, New Years greetings card (chromolitho)
6031430 Butterfly with a pink rose, New Years greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Butterfly with a pink rose, New Years greetings card)

White passion flower, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho)
6031402 White passion flower, Christmas greetings card. (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: White passion flower, Christmas greetings card)

A couple objecting to carol singers outside their window, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho)
6031394 A couple objecting to carol singers outside their window, Christmas greetings card (chromolitho) by English School

Advertisement for Harrods motor soap (litho)
6029834 Advertisement for Harrods motor soap (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Harrods motor soap.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

French menu for a dinner, 1897 (chromolitho)
6030963 French menu for a dinner, 1897 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French menu for a dinner)

Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris, France (litho)
6030928 Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris, France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Souvenir of the Exposition Universelle 1889, Paris)

Clown knocking on the door of a police station (chromolitho)
6030920 Clown knocking on the door of a police station (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown knocking on the door of a police station)

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"Ephemera: A Glimpse into the Past Through Forgotten Artifacts" Step back in time and explore the enchanting world of ephemera, where history comes alive through a collection of captivating artifacts. Delve into an era long gone as we unravel the stories behind these intriguing pieces. A World War II greetings card reveals heartfelt sentiments exchanged between loved ones amidst turbulent times. Corporal Joan Pearson's words echo with resilience and hope, reminding us of the strength that binds humanity even in adversity. Transport yourself to 1913 with Tony Sarg's mesmerizing London Underground poster for Flying Hendon. The vibrant colors and dynamic design capture the excitement surrounding aviation during its early days, leaving us yearning for a glimpse into this bygone spectacle. Uncover mysteries beyond our earthly realm with an advertisement for a book about flying saucers. This peculiar piece hints at mankind's fascination with extraterrestrial life, inviting us to ponder what lies beyond our own planet. Immerse yourself in cultural richness as you stumble upon a handbill advertising a performance of Hamlet at the Theatre Leeds. Shakespearean drama takes center stage, transporting us to an era when live performances were cherished events that brought communities together. London Carries On through wartime tribulations is depicted on another WW2 greetings card. Its poignant imagery reminds us of resilience amid chaos, showcasing how art can provide solace during challenging times. A whimsical WW2 greetings card featuring a dog donning a helmet evokes both laughter and tenderness. Amidst war's darkness, such lighthearted moments remind us to find joy even in dire circumstances. Travel across continents with vintage maps; from exploring every corner of the world on one map to discovering hidden gems within West India Islands circa 1860s – each stroke captures tales waiting to be unraveled by curious minds seeking adventure through cartographic wonders.