Highest Collection (#3)

Highest Ridden By J.Murtagh York Races York Racecourse, York 20 August 2002 Date: 20 August 2002

View of the Himalayan foothills at dawn, from Kathmandu to Everest flight over Himalayas, Nepal
View of the Himalayan foothills from window on Dawn Kathmandu to Everest Flight over the Himalayas; Himalayas, Nepal

Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth (colour litho)
3620997 Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mount Everest, the highest mountain on Earth)

Supreme Court Room, Washington, DC (b / w photo)
6018270 Supreme Court Room, Washington, DC (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Supreme Court Room, Washington, DC)

Le Gaurisankar (Himalaya), la plus haute montagne du globe connue, 8840 metres (engraving)
2814146 Le Gaurisankar (Himalaya), la plus haute montagne du globe connue, 8840 metres (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Gaurisankar (Himalaya)

Westland Whirlwind HAR. 10 XP356 B
Royal Air Force - Westland Whirlwind HAR.10 XP356 B, of the Central Flying School, at RAF Little Rissington. (RAF Little Rissington is the highest active airfield in the British Isles)

Vickers Varsity T. 1 WJ886 23
Royal Air Force - Vickers Varsity T.1 WJ886 23, of the Central flying School, at RAF Little Rissington, on 1 August 1970. (RAF Little Rissington is the highest active airfield in the British Isles)

For the Heroes of the Fatherland (colour litho)
2777738 For the Heroes of the Fatherland (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: For the Heroes of the Fatherland)

Kuwait: the single oilfield whose yield now exceeds Persias highest production. Page from the Illustrated London News, 22nd December 1951. Date: 1951

19th century vintage photograph: boat on the Rewa River, Fiji. The Rewa River is the widest river in Fiji. Located on the island of Viti Levu, the Rewa originates in Tomanivi

Rigi Kulm, the highest peak on Mount Rigi, Switzerland
Vintage 19th century photograph: Rigi Kulm, the highest peak on Mount Rigi, Switzerland

Penobscot Building, Detroit (colour litho)
3095185 Penobscot Building, Detroit (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Penobscot Building, Detroit)

A steep street in Briancon, the highest city in France. Date: circa 1920s

The Woolworth Building, Manhattan, New York City, NY, USA. Date: circa 1913

A Kite Flying at Home at Malta (litho)
1615748 A Kite Flying at Home at Malta (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Kite Flying at Home at Malta)

Views in Sweden (engraving)
1596657 Views in Sweden (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Views in Sweden. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 September 1890)

Cruize of HMS Ruby to Staten Island and the Beagle Channel (engraving)
1595739 Cruize of HMS Ruby to Staten Island and the Beagle Channel (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Aconcagua range on the border of Argentina and Chile in the Andes (colour litho)
5226612 The Aconcagua range on the border of Argentina and Chile in the Andes (colour litho) by Goering, Christian Anton (1836-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The expedition led by the Duke of Abruzzi conquers the extreme peak of Mount Ruwenzori... (colour litho)
2814915 The expedition led by the Duke of Abruzzi conquers the extreme peak of Mount Ruwenzori... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Dockleaf, highest price paid for a bulldog. 1892

Christmas card, Glory to God in the Highest
Three-dimensional Christmas card with kneeling angel, the Virgin Mary, Baby Jesus and a cherub above -- Glory to God in the Highest. Date: circa 1890s

Angel with coat and hand muff on a German Christmas card -- Ehre sei Gott in der Hohe (Glory to God in the Highest). Date: circa 1890s

Angels, Mary and Baby Jesus on a cutout Christmas card
Angels, the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus on a cutout three-dimensional Christmas card -- Glory to God in the Highest. Date: circa 1890s

Ulm Cathedral (engraving)
1038197 Ulm Cathedral (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulm Cathedral. Illustration for The Graphic)

Postcard booklet, highest point in Texas, USA
Postcard booklet, end of the Guadalupe Range, the highest point in Texas, USA. Date: 1942

Poster, The Grossglockner, Germanys Highest Mountain at 12, 550 feet. Designed by Edo von Handel-Mazzetti. circa 1935

The lead-mining village of Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, on right is the house claimed to be highest in Scotland
6022731 The lead-mining village of Wanlockhead, Dumfriesshire, on right is the house claimed to be highest in Scotland (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Extreme of Ethnic Divergence--highest type. --(1) Eros of Praxiteles (engraving)
655132 Extreme of Ethnic Divergence--highest type.--(1) Eros of Praxiteles (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Nearing Everest (b / w photo)
6009125 Nearing Everest (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nearing Everest)

Ben Nevis (b / w photo)
2794764 Ben Nevis (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ben Nevis. Illustration for Pictorial Scotland and Ireland (Cassell)

The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs (engraving)
1062225 The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Thrilling Adventures of Tomkins and Brigs)

The Valiant Little Tailor (colour litho)
6013999 The Valiant Little Tailor (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Valiant Little Tailor)

Television receiving equipment (litho)
6009432 Television receiving equipment (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Television receiving equipment)

Everest conquered, by air! (b / w photo)
6009104 Everest conquered, by air! (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Everest conquered, by air)

Glory to God in the Highest (colour litho)
3648685 Glory to God in the Highest (colour litho) by Lawson, John (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glory to God in the Highest)

"Glory to God in the Highest!"(colour litho)
3652607 " Glory to God in the Highest!" (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Glory to God in the Highest)

Marriage of the Hermit of the Sonnblick (b / w photo)
1064351 Marriage of the Hermit of the Sonnblick (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of the Hermit of the Sonnblick)

Sketches at the National Rifle Association Meeting and Camp on Wimbledon-Common (engraving)
1106789 Sketches at the National Rifle Association Meeting and Camp on Wimbledon-Common (engraving) by Furniss, Harry (1854-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Schleicher ASW17 26, on the grid at a gliding competition in the UK. This aircraft, owned by the Royal Air Force Gliding and Soaring Association (RAFGSA)

Ben Nevis viewed from Banavie, a village on the shores of Loch Eil. Date: circa 1910s

Empyrean Heaven and fall of Lucifer
System of the empyrean, or interior heaven, showing the fall of Lucifer. Date: 1794

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England, London, Southwark, The Shard, London Bridge Street

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England, London, Southwark, The Shard, London Bridge Street

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Switzerland, Zermatt, Mattertal, View towards west side of snow topped peak of Dom the highest mountain within the Swiss boundary and Taschhorn from Schaferhuttli chalet

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Venezuela, Bolivar State, Canaima National Park, Angel Falls or Kerepakupai Mer˙ in the indigenous Pemon language the tallest waterfall in the world cascading down from the table-top mountain

Ben Nevis, mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: William Turner
Ben Nevis, mid 19th century, (1946). View of Ben Nevis in the Highlands of Scotland, the highest mountain in the British Isles. From " British Mountaineers", by F. S. Smythe

The Worlds Highest Bridge Spanning the Royal Gorge, near Canon City, Colo. c1930s. Royal Gorge suspension bridge built November 1929 over a canyon of the Arkansas River was the highest bridge in

Ben Nevis and Inverlochy Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Ben Nevis and Inverlochy Castle, 1898. Inverlochy Castle, a ruined 13th-century castle on the south bank of the River Lochy

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"Reaching New Heights: From Tenerife to Mount Everest, Exploring the World's Highest Wonders" Embark on a captivating journey through history and nature as we delve into some of the highest achievements and landmarks that have left their mark on our world. Starting with Tenerife, this satellite image showcases the breathtaking beauty of Spain's highest peak, Mount Teide. Its majestic presence stands tall amidst an oceanic backdrop, reminding us of nature's awe-inspiring power. Stepping back in time to 1932, cricket enthusiasts witnessed a record-breaking moment when Don Bradman scored his iconic 334 runs against England at Headingley Cricket Ground. This extraordinary feat still holds its place as one of the highest individual scores in Test cricket history. Crossing continents to Colorado, USA, we encounter the Royal Gorge Bridge - an engineering marvel suspended high above Arkansas River. With its dizzying height and stunning views below, it offers visitors an adrenaline-pumping experience like no other. Intriguing tales from mountaineering expeditions take us back to 1924 when George Mallory and Andrew Irvine embarked on their ill-fated quest to conquer Mount Everest. Their daring pursuit for glory remains etched in history as they aimed for new heights that had never been reached before. Remembered as "The Red Baron, " Manfred Albrecht Freiherr von Richthofen soared through skies during World War I as Germany's top ace pilot. His unmatched aerial victories elevated him to legendary status while showcasing human courage at its highest level. Venturing into Wales brings us face-to-face with The Pontcysyllte Aqueduct - a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for being the tallest navigable aqueduct ever built. Spanning over 300 meters across the Dee Valley, it is a testament to human ingenuity reaching incredible heights. Scotland proudly boasts Ben Nevis - standing tall at 1, 345 meters, it is the highest peak in the British Isles.