Greatest Collection (#4)

Flowers on a saw-shaped Victorian scrap, with the words: Greatest Bargain I Ever... Date: circa 1890s

Augustus ( 63 BC A?i? 14 AD). First Emperor. Statue Via Lab
Augustus ( 63 BC A?i? 14 AD). Was the founder of the Roman Empire and its first Emperor, ruling from 27 BC-14 AD. Statue Via Labicana Augustus. Augustus as Pontifex Maximus. 12 BC

Persepolis. Relief of the stairs of the Apadana. Detail. Del
Persian Art. Achaemenid Empire (550-330 BC). Persepolis. Relief of the stairs of the Apadana. Detail. Delegation: Bactria offering

Isaac Gosset (Younger)
ISaC GOSSET (YOUNGER) English bibliographer and book collector - the greatest Collector of curious Books of his time. Date: 1735 - 1812

Cham, Artist
CHAM (nom de plume of Comte Amedee de Noe) French artist, one of the greatest of all caricaturists. Date: 1819 - 1879

Josef Spaun
JOSEF SPAUN One of Schuberts greatest friends, dating from time spent together at the Imperial Konvikt school in Vienna. Date: 1790 - 1856

Sir Henry Roscoe
SIR HENRY ROSCOE chemist, whose greatest contribution to science was the preparation of pure vanadium Date: 1833 - 1915

Graf Zeppelin on Ground
LZ 127 GRAF ZEPPELIN Manoeuvring the greatest of the Zeppelins out of its hangar is a delicate operation Date: 1931

Sacramento, California, USA - Sacramento River, the greatest inland waterway in the west. Date: circa mid 1930s

The Greatest Scoundrel Living by A McLeod Loader
Promotional postcard of The Greatest Scoundrel Living by A. McLeod Loader (real name Alfred M. Daylor). First produced St. Helens, 2nd March and the Lyric Theatre, Hammersmith, 2nd November 1903

Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Aerial view of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana, USA -- claimed to be the greatest race course in the world. Date: circa 1930

Munitions Worker and Tommy WW1. The British Tommy the greatest Blue and the Blue Belle The New Britannia, Together, soldier and munition worker will make the Hun Squeal. Date: circa 1916

The Greatest War Pictures ever Published, WW1
The Greatest War Pictures ever Published, 1915 (c). Relief half-tone advertising poster for The Globe Fine Art Company. With 21 small reproductions of fine art prints from World War One. Date: 1915

Our Greatest Jockey
A portrait of Steve Donoghue (1884-1945), who was a leading flat race jockey in the 1920 s, shown here in blue and red silks

Versailles Fountains
Les Grandes Eaux : the fountains of Versailles are one of its greatest attractions for visitors. Date: circa 1835

Paulus Photo
PAULUS born Jean-Paul Habans French music-hall singer, considered the greatest in his line, photographed in 1905. Date: 1845 - 1908

Lithuanian Jews
150, 000 Jews are expelled from Lithuania (at this time part of Russia), by the orders of tsar Nikolai I, with the greatest brutality. Date: 1844

Admiral Togo
HEICHAHIRO, MARQUIS TOGO Japanese naval commander whose defeat of the Russian fleet at Tsushima has been described as the greatest naval victory since Trafalgar. Date: 1846 - 1934

George Edward Pickett
GEORGE EDWARD PICKETT American confederate soldier, best known for his brave but hopeless charge at Gettysburg - his greatest feat was at the 1865 battle of Five Forks. Date: 1825 - 1875

Alessandro Manzoni
ALESSANDRO MANZONI Italian writer, author of I promessi sposi, generally (and rightly) considered the greatest Italian novel. Date: 1785 - 1873

Tomb of Hafez
The tomb of MOHAMMAD SHAMS OD-DIN HAFEZ, considered the greatest of Persian lyric poets. Date: 1390

Hugo De Groot - 5
HUGO DE GROOT (known as GROTIUS) Dutch scholar, one of the greatest men in Europe as a writer on philosophy, divinity, civil law, and polite literature. Date: 1583 - 1645

Hugo De Groot - 3
HUGO DE GROOT (known as GROTIUS) Dutch scholar, one of the greatest men in Europe as a writer on philosophy, divinity, civil law, and polite literature. Date: 1583 - 1645

Hugo De Groot - 6
HUGO DE GROOT (known as GROTIUS) Dutch scholar, one of the greatest men in Europe as a writer on philosophy, divinity, civil law, and polite literature. Date: 1583 - 1645

Hugo De Groot - 4
HUGO DE GROOT (known as GROTIUS) Dutch scholar, one of the greatest men in Europe as a writer on philosophy, divinity, civil law, and polite literature. Date: 1583 - 1645

Springtime 1873 Oil canvas 84 x 50 213. 4 127 cm
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The Dawn of Christianity The Flight into Egypt
The Dawn of Christianity (The Flight into Egypt) (1841). Turner, Joseph Mallord William 1775-1851. The greatest English painter of his generation

Arthur, 1st Marquess of Donegall 1739-99 (c.1780). Gainsborough, Thomas 1727-1788. During the eighteenth century full-length portraits were the most admired

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THE AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, The extra attraction of the Cattle Show at WIndsor has brought an immense number of agriculturalists from all parts of England, and, as may be expected

Hungry Democracy the Greatest Faster Record. Engraving 1880, Us, USA

THE HUNGRY DEMOCRACYa'THE GREATEST FASTER ON RECORD, USA, America, 19th century engraving

Schoolboy suggest a game of ping pong to W G Grace
" I should like to play you at ping pong" !! A young schoolboy suggests a sensible choice of sporting contest when faced with the colossus of the cricketing world, Dr W G Grace

Memorial to the late Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain
A memorial card to the late Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain (1836-1914). This card was sent by Dame (Cicely) Veronica Wedgwood (19101997) - an English historian who generally published under the name C

Rebellion below stairs - the servants too snug to answer the house bells at the first ring. Illustration by George Cruikshank (1792-1878) for the Brothers Mayhew The Greatest Plague of Life

Ptolemy I, Soter (d283 BC). One of greatest generals of Alexander the Great, on whose death he became king of Egypt, founding the Ptolemaic dynasty which ended with Cleopatra VII

cartoon in the period following the visit of Francois, Duke of Anjou to Queen Elizabeth s
cartoon in the period following the visit of Francois, Duke of Anjou to Queen Elizabeths court in 1581-82. caption: Not longe time since I sawe a cowe Did Flaunders represente Upon whose backe King

Napoleon at the Battle of Austerlitz (Bitva u Slavkova) also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, l December 1805. Decisive French victory over the Russian and Austrian empires

Napoleon on the evening before Austerlitz. The Battle of Austerlitz (Bitva u Slavkova) also known as the Battle of the Three Emperors, l December 1805

Michael Faraday (1731-1867) English chemist and physicist. He was known for his pioneering experiments in electricity and magnetism. Many consider him the greatest experimentalist who ever lived

Pierre Simon Laplace (1749-1827), French mathematician and astronomer. (1833). His five volume Mecanique celeste 1799-1825 was the greatest work on celestial mechanics since Newtons Principia

Andre Massena (1758-1817) French soldier: one of Napoleons greatest marshals. Lithograph c1820

A Farewell Ride on Jumbo at the Zoo. This large African elephant was sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891)

Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the Greatest Show on Earth

Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the Greatest Show on Earth

St Basil the Great (c. 329-379) one of greatest Greek fathers of the Christian church
St Basil the Great (c.329-379) one of greatest Greek fathers of the Christian church. Bishop of Caesarea from 370. Armenian manuscript of 1286

Abraham Lincoln making his famous address on 19 November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the site of the American Civil War battle with the greatest number

Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) French actress, widely held to be the greatest actress of her day in any language. From The Cabinet Portrait Gallery (London, 1890-1894)

Charles James Fox (1749-1806) English Whig (Liberal) politician. According to Edmund Burke he was The greatest debater the world ever saw

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"The Greatest Journeys Unveiled: From the Mongol Empire to Sherlock Holmes' Reverie" Embark on a captivating voyage through time and space as we unravel the mysteries of greatness. Our map leads us to Asia, where the mighty Mongol Empire once reigned supreme, leaving an indelible mark on history. Intriguingly, it is in this vast continent that Sherlock Holmes finds solace in his reverie, solving enigmatic puzzles with unparalleled brilliance. As we explore further, we stumble upon the Fra Mauro Map (1460), its unique orientation with South at the top challenging conventional cartography. Delving deeper into greatness, our journey takes us to Sir Donald Bradman's realm - cricket. His unmatched talent immortalized him as one of Australia's greatest sportsmen. Similarly iconic is David Bryant with Pipe; his mastery of lawn bowls captivated audiences worldwide. But let us not forget literary legends like "The Scarlet Pimpernel, " whose daring escapades continue to inspire generations even today. The 1859 First Edition Origin of Species reminds us of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work that revolutionized scientific thought forever. As we traverse across continents, our next stop brings us face-to-face with Alexandria Library - a beacon of knowledge throughout history. Its loss remains a tragic reminder of humanity's irreplaceable treasures gone astray. Amongst these tales lies De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster showcasing aviation marvels that pushed boundaries skyward while Hermes Trismegistus beckons from ancient wisdom and esoteric teachings. And finally, behold Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance (1923) - an ethereal portrayal capturing grace and beauty beyond compare. Just like those colored shoulder patches adorning Australian Corps uniforms symbolizing camaraderie amidst adversity. These glimpses into greatness remind us that achievements are not confined by time or place but rather reside within individuals who dare to dream big, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of history.