Number Collection (page 2)

The Eddystone Lighthouse of 1698
Engraving of the Eddystone lighthouse, built by Henry Winstanley in 1698, which was destroyed in a storm in 1703. Winstanley, a London merchant

Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Engraving of Captain Sir John Franklin in his Royal Navy uniform, pictured shortly before departing on his ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

The Sketch Midsummer Number
Front cover illustration showing a lady relaxing in a hammock reading a book

The Sketch Front Cover, Winter 1955
A colour illustration of the Winter Sports number of The Sketch, from 1955, showing a woman in her skiing clothes, with a majestic mountain range behind her

1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle
1938 Scott Flying Squirrel 500cc twin two stroke motorcycle roadside circa 1938

Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1906
Front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Number 1906 with an illustration of a young girl trying to force feed her terrier dog Christmas pudding. Date: 1906

Bystander front cover - Summer Number 1933
Striking front cover of The Bystander magazine for 7 June 1933, with a design by Leon Benigni featuring fashionable spectators at the racing, probably Ascot. Date: 1933

Tatler Royal Wedding Souvenir Number, 1960
Front cover of The Tatler celebrating the royal wedding between Princess Margaret and Tatler photographer, Anthony Armstrong-Jones (later Earl Snowdon) at Westminster Abbey on 6 May 1960

Pleasure Flights Poster, Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Ltd, Bembridge Farm Aerodrome at any time by arrangement at the farm

Benz Motor Car of 1888
The Benz Patent-Motorwagen Number 3 of 1888 - probably the first petrol car brought into England. A three-wheeled vehicle with a horizontal single cylinder motor

Timetable for the Colombo to Badulla train at Pattipola, highest railway station in Sri Lanka, 1892m, Pattipola, Sri Lanka, Asia

FOOTBALL GAME, 1966. Quarterback Bart Starr of the Green Bay Packers attempting to run for a first down against the Baltimore Colts after failing to find an open receiver

The Shipbuilder, Special Aquitania Number
Front cover of The Shipbuilder industry journal, June 1914 issue, focusing on the Cunard cruise liner Aquitania, launched the same year

The Flower Market Of The Madeleine by Blampied
An illustration by Edmund Blampied of a bustling flower market at the Place de la Madeleine in Paris. Blampied (1886-1966) drew countless illustrations for the ILN magazines

Highgate, London, 1888
Engraving showing a number of sketches of Highgate, in North London, 1888

The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro
Engraving showing the Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by pack ice in Barrows Straits, September 1849. These two ships were used by Sir James Clark Rosss Expedition of 1848-1849 to search

Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard, Sheerness, July 1852
Engraving of a trial of various anchor designs, held at the Royal Dockyard Sheerness, from the Illustrated London News, 17th July 1852

The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845
Engraving showing the end of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845, entitled They Forged the last link with their lives. This engraving was taken from a painting by W

American Troops landing on D-Day; Second World War, 1944
Photograph showing American troops storming one of the Normandy beaches on D-Day, 6 June 1944. This image shows the first tanks charging through the water to the shore

The Sphere Orient Number 1936
Colour front cover image showing a cruise ship docking in an Asian country

Brunels Thames Tunnel
Brunels Thames tunnel - the method of work, whereby a number of labourers could work side by side

Brochure illustration, W Barratt & Co Ltd, Northampton, showing the Footshape Works where the boots and shoes are made, with addresses of branches below, in London, Bradford, Brighton and Leicester

Italian victory in Berlin Winter Olympics
An Italian victory in the ski team event in the Winter Olympics at Garmisch, Germany

Messerschmitt Me 262A -only ever available in small number towards wars end, the type was far superior to any Allied fighter

Fibonacci spiral and Phi, artwork
Fibonacci spiral and Phi, computer artwork. The constant Phi, written to 866 decimal places, is calculated as (1 + square root of five, divided by 2)

Enos Cockerel
Enos Fruit Salts, a popular cure for digestive ailments throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries

Holidaymakers watching the Brixham Regatta, 1936
Photograph showing a group of holidaymakers watching the Brixham Regatta, from a vantage point on a West Country cliff, 1936

Britannia and Eve Christmas cover 1933
Front cover illustration featuring a glamorous 1930s woman holding a westie dog with green tartan ribbon around its neck

The Launch of R. M. S. Queen Mary, Clydebank, September 1934
Photograph of the launch of R.M.S. Queen Mary from John Browns shipyard, Clydebank, 26th September 1934. The ship is seen under the control of a number of tugs

Traffic Police Officer
Traffic police officer giving stop signal number 2. Metropolitan police

The Titanic Slip, c1910s, (1928)
The Titanic Slip, 1928. From A History of Lloyd s, by Charles Wright and C. Ernest Fayle. [Macmillan and Company Limited, London, 1928]

Three Studies of Horses, c1480 (1945). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Three Studies of Horses, c1480 (1945). From The Drawings of Leonardo da Vinci. [Reynal & Hitchcock, New York, 1945]

Man on a 1927 Model A Ariel motorcycle
Young man on a Ariel 1927 Model A (557cc side valve with Burman gearbox) outside wooden shed circa 1930

Illustrated London News Silver Jubilee Number 1935
Front cover of The Illustrated London News conjuring up the pomp and pageantry of the Silver Jubilee celebrations of King George V with a parade of liveried riders

Beagle A. 61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC
Beagle A.61 Terrier 2 G-ASAC (msn B.606, ex WE587), of the Airways Aero Club. Auster converted a number of ex- Army aircraft which became the Auster 6B

North American P-51D Mustang N335 BARDAHL II
North American P-51D Mustang N335, BARDAHL II, race number 14 at Santa Monica, with sister-ship N335J just visible parked alongside

Royal Navy de Havilland Canada DHC. 1 Chipmunk WK608
Royal Navy de Havilland Canada DHC.1 Chipmunk WK608, callsign 906 and race number 71. Date: 1950s-1960s

Douglas C-124 Globemaster O-265406 in the museum at Kelly Air Force Base. This aircraft was scrapped when the airbase closed

Glasgow Tram number 26 to Scotstoun via Bridgeton Cross
Glasgow Tram number 26 from Burnside to Scotstoun/Dalmuir via Bridgeton Cross - the stop at Springfield Road. The service was introduced on 15 August 1943. Date: circa 1944

Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Old Master
Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Master of the Female Half-Lengths (First half of 16th cen.). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Man on his 1956 / 7 Royal Enfield motorcycle
Travelling biker on his 1956/7 Royal Enfield Meteor motorcycle outside the Post Office at John O Groats in the late 1950s

People on a 1939 Norton motorcycle & sidecar
Two men and a woman in sidecar on a 1939 Norton model 16H motorcycle combination in the early 1940s

Man on a 1946 AJS 350cc Model 16 motorcycle, circa late 1940s / early 1950s. Date: circa late 1940s

Man & 1948 Triumph motorcycle
Man on his 1948 Triumph Trophy 500cc motorcycle road side circa 1950

The Quest, 1921
Sectional diagram of the Quest, the ship of the Shackleton-Rowett Oceanographical and Antarctic Expedition of 1921-22. Surrounding the image of the main ship are a number of interior views

Pool balls inside triangle

An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon
OREGON: LUMBERJACK, 1939. An unemployed lumberjack with his wife in a migrant workers camp for the bean harvest, Marion County, Oregon. The man has his social security number tattooed on his arm

USA, New York, New York City, lamp post on West 42nd Street, low angle view

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"Number: A Journey Through Time and Iconic Moments" Step back in time to 1953, as Queen Elizabeth II's coronation captivated the world with its grandeur - a momentous number etched in history. Delve into the pages of Mushrooms Larousse from 1913, where intricate illustrations reveal nature's fascinating array of shapes and colors - a true feast for mushroom enthusiasts. Embark on an Arctic expedition aboard HMS Erebus and HMS Terror in 1845, braving treacherous waters and icy landscapes - numbers that symbolize courage and exploration. Witness Winston Churchill's indomitable spirit as he confidently flashes the V for Victory sign during World War II - a gesture that rallied nations against adversity. Feel the adrenaline rush as James Bond races through stunning landscapes behind the wheel of his iconic Aston Martin DB5 - a number synonymous with sophistication and espionage. Experience heartfelt emotions through Briton Riviere's masterpiece "Sympathy, " capturing the bond between humans and animals with profound depth - numbers evoking empathy. Reflect upon sacrifice amidst war with James Clark's poignant artwork "The Great Sacrifice, " honoring those who laid down their lives during WWI - numbers representing bravery beyond measure. Soar high above ground on Vauxhall Royal Balloon's inaugural ascent, embracing both excitement and fear at new heights reached by human ingenuity – numbers pushing boundaries skyward. Uncover Captain Francis Crozier’s unwavering leadership aboard HMS Terror in 1845, navigating uncharted territories amidst perilous conditions – numbers embodying resilience against all odds. Marvel at the sleek design of a 1938 Scott Flying Squirrel motorcycle, an emblematic number that merges elegance with speed on two wheels – capturing hearts across generations. Get lost within the mesmerizing patterns of Fibonacci spiral artwork, where mathematics intertwines harmoniously with artistry – revealing beauty hidden within numerical sequences.