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Publication Collection (#5)

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Background imagePublication Collection: Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c

Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c. 1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum)
986282 Battle scene between archers and cavalry, with castle and ships, c.1495-1500 (gouache and gold paint on vellum) by French School

Background imagePublication Collection: The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand)

The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand)
985913 The White Lily, 1799 (colour aquatint and mezzotint, finished in hand) by Thornton, Robert John (1768?-1837) (after); 59x46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The White Lily)

Background imagePublication Collection: Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in

Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels
985801 Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels, 1543 (colour woodcut) by Venetian School

Background imagePublication Collection: The Night Blowing Cereus, 1800 (coloured engraving)

The Night Blowing Cereus, 1800 (coloured engraving)
985827 The Night Blowing Cereus, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Reinagle, Philip (1749-1833) (attr. to); 57.5x46 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Night Blowing Cereus)

Background imagePublication Collection: St. Petersburg Police Discovering a Nihilist Printing Press, from The Illustrated London News

St. Petersburg Police Discovering a Nihilist Printing Press, from The Illustrated London News
BAL127900 St. Petersburg Police Discovering a Nihilist Printing Press, from The Illustrated London News, 16th April 1887 (engraving) by English School

Background imagePublication Collection: Russian police discovering a nihilist printing house at Charkoff, from Le Monde Illustre

Russian police discovering a nihilist printing house at Charkoff, from Le Monde Illustre
CHT286994 Russian police discovering a nihilist printing house at Charkoff, from Le Monde Illustre, February 1881 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Lepere

Background imagePublication Collection: Selling Books

Selling Books
1929: The Farringdon Road book market. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imagePublication Collection: Illustration of Josephine Baker from 'La Vie Parisienne', 1920 (colour Litho)

Illustration of Josephine Baker from "La Vie Parisienne", 1920 (colour Litho)
1065608 Illustration of Josephine Baker from " La Vie Parisienne", 1920 (colour Litho). by Vald Es (D Espagnat, Georges (1870-1950) & Valverane

Background imagePublication Collection: Afternoon by the Sea, Biarritz, 1906 (oil on canvas)

Afternoon by the Sea, Biarritz, 1906 (oil on canvas)
827023 Afternoon by the Sea, Biarritz, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921); 61.6x89.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Afternoon by the Sea, Biarritz)

Background imagePublication Collection: Red Amaryllis, 1839 (watercolour drawing)

Red Amaryllis, 1839 (watercolour drawing)
986035 Red Amaryllis, 1839 (watercolour drawing) by Rosenberg, Mary Elizabeth (1820-1914); 44.5x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate 6, (Red Amaryllis)

Background imagePublication Collection: (Amaryllis) Vittata Formosa, 1839 (watercolour drawing)

(Amaryllis) Vittata Formosa, 1839 (watercolour drawing)
986034 (Amaryllis) Vittata Formosa, 1839 (watercolour drawing) by Rosenberg, Mary Elizabeth (1820-1914); 44.5x34.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plate 2, A)

Background imagePublication Collection: Front Cover of The Poster Magazine, March 1900 (colour litho)

Front Cover of The Poster Magazine, March 1900 (colour litho)
661095 Front Cover of The Poster Magazine, March 1900 (colour litho) by Browne, Stewart (fl.1900); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imagePublication Collection: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)

The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493 / 4 (woodcut)
986344 The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess, 1493/4 (woodcut) by Italian School, (15th century); 19.7x12.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The King and his Courtiers Playing Chess)

Background imagePublication Collection: Swimmer on diving board, Illustration from 'La Vie Parisienne', 1920 (colour Litho)

Swimmer on diving board, Illustration from "La Vie Parisienne", 1920 (colour Litho)
1065665 Swimmer on diving board, Illustration from " La Vie Parisienne", 1920 (colour Litho). by Leonnec, Georges (1881-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublication Collection: 'Minotaur'English ship in Malta

"Minotaur"English ship in Malta
HMS Minotaur was an armoured frigate built for the Royual Navy during the 1860s, taking nearly 4 years to build. The ship spent most of her active career as the flagship for the Channel Squadron

Background imagePublication Collection: English ship 'Devastation'in Ismidt Gulf

English ship "Devastation"in Ismidt Gulf
English ship " Devastation" in Ismidt Gulf

Background imagePublication Collection: Wordsmiths

Wordsmiths
circa 1930: Caption writers at the General Photographic Agency busy at their desks, supported by reference books and a pack of cigarettes. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Background imagePublication Collection: Out Of This World

Out Of This World
25th June 1870: A monk with a tonsure plays a clavichord while another monk follows him from a musical score. Original Artist - R Lehmann Illuatrated London News - pub

Background imagePublication Collection: Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Beale and Palmer

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Beale and Palmer
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imagePublication Collection: Coat of arms 17th century Hill and Cavell

Coat of arms 17th century Hill and Cavell
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imagePublication Collection: Coat of arms 17th century Bulstrode and Gilbert

Coat of arms 17th century Bulstrode and Gilbert
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imagePublication Collection: Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Panton and Meggs

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Panton and Meggs
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imagePublication Collection: Magazine Feature Publication article articles

Magazine Feature Publication article articles
Article in a Russian photography magazine featuring Mark Sutton and the photography of Sutton Images. 2014. PAGES 3 AND 4

Background imagePublication Collection: Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Fleming and Jenkins

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Fleming and Jenkins
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imagePublication Collection: Coat of arms 17th century Astry and Davison

Coat of arms 17th century Astry and Davison
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imagePublication Collection: Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Greenville and Langham

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Greenville and Langham
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes (Britannia), an atlas published in 1673

Background imagePublication Collection: Extras On Parade

Extras On Parade
circa 1929: A group of hopeful film starlets pose as extras at the Metro Goldwyn Mayer studios under the watchful eye of the director, Clifford Robertson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePublication Collection: Street Library

Street Library
circa 1930: People read at a street library in Hong Kong, where for a very small payment books are available for reading on the spot. To the left, hats are blocked. (Photo by Three Lions/Getty Images)

Background imagePublication Collection: Beach Holiday

Beach Holiday
1895: A group of holiday-makers sunning themselves on the beach at a South Coast resort. (Photo by Express/Express/Getty Images)

Background imagePublication Collection: Good News?

Good News?
circa 1930: A woman in a spotted dress and a jaunty cap sits down to read the newspaper. (Photo by Chaloner Woods/Getty Images)

Background imagePublication Collection: Holy Relics

Holy Relics
March 1946: Rosary beads and religious relics belonging to Catholic priest Leonid Federov who died at Viatka. He was trained as a missionary for service in Russia at the Pontificia Collegio Russo in

Background imagePublication Collection: Home From The Sea

Home From The Sea
1927: A sailor with his wife and child waiting for a holiday train at Waterloo station. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Background imagePublication Collection: Fashion Fiction

Fashion Fiction
circa 1927: A woman modelling a dress while reading a book. (Photo by Sasha/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imagePublication Collection: Front page of The Irish-American, published in New York, 4th November

Front page of The Irish-American, published in New York, 4th November
AQS254860 Front page of The Irish-American, published in New York, 4th November, 1876 (newsprint) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imagePublication Collection: A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints

A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints
AQS254828 A circular of the High Council of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter Day Saints, 1846 (print) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Background imagePublication Collection: Front Page from the Cherokee Phoenix, 21st February, 1828 (print)

Front Page from the Cherokee Phoenix, 21st February, 1828 (print)
AQS257127 Front Page from the Cherokee Phoenix, 21st February, 1828 (print) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imagePublication Collection: Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations

Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations
1764836 Engraving of a child in the womb from A Set of Anatomical Tables, with Explanations, and an Abridgement, of the Practice of Midwifery, 1754 (engraving) by Smellie

Background imagePublication Collection: Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)

Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum)
1199587 Message Found in a Bottle, 1918 (pencil, pen and black ink, on vellum) by Clarke, Harry (1889-1931); 21x15.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Background imagePublication Collection: Cover for the art magazine Broom, c. 1921-1924 (lithograph)

Cover for the art magazine Broom, c. 1921-1924 (lithograph)
1197744 Cover for the art magazine Broom, c.1921-1924 (lithograph) by American School, (20th century); 27.3x20.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; American, out of copyright

Background imagePublication Collection: Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)

Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930)
1197726 Poster advertising Leon Trotskys autobiography My Life (1930), 1930 (colour litho) by Schwarz, Mommie (Samuel) (1876-1942); 88x53 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Schwarz)

Background imagePublication Collection: Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel)

Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel)
1197485 Leonie Garrido Looking at an Album of Prints, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 55x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imagePublication Collection: The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family

The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family
989314 The Reverend John Witherington, Vicar of Tetsworth, Oxon, with his Family, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Bridges, John (fl.1818-54); 90.9x137.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePublication Collection: 986419

986419

Background imagePublication Collection: The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)

The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving)
986461 The Penguin, 1770 (hand coloured engraving) by Edwards, George (1694-1773) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penguin)

Background imagePublication Collection: Two pages from the nursery-rhyme book The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard

Two pages from the nursery-rhyme book The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard
986341 Two pages from the nursery-rhyme book The Comic Adventures of Old Mother Hubbard and Her Dog, 1806 (hand-coloured engravin) by Martin

Background imagePublication Collection: Illustration of various perfumery bottles, c. 1825 (watercolour and bodycolour)

Illustration of various perfumery bottles, c. 1825 (watercolour and bodycolour)
986288 Illustration of various perfumery bottles, c.1825 (watercolour and bodycolour) by French School, (19th century); 32.5x45.3

Background imagePublication Collection: Agrippina of Coellen (Cologne), 1499 (hand-coloured woodcut)

Agrippina of Coellen (Cologne), 1499 (hand-coloured woodcut)
986285 Agrippina of Coellen (Cologne), 1499 (hand-coloured woodcut) by German School, (15th century); 30.4x20.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Agrippina of Coellen (Cologne)




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"Unveiling the Hidden Gems: A Journey Through Time and Imagination" Step into a world where words transcend time, as we delve into the captivating realm of publication. From the enchanting Bronte Sisters by Patrick Branwell Bronte to Dylan Thomas Drinking & Smoking, each page holds secrets waiting to be discovered. Witness the power of literature as it shapes history, with tales that reflect society's awful changes. The Death Of Cricket echoes through The Sporting Times mock obituary in 1882, reminding us of its profound impact on culture. Travel back centuries and explore scientific marvels that once puzzled minds. Epicycles of Mercury and Venus from 1823 C017 / 8061 reveals the intricate dance of celestial bodies, while Carl Linnaeus's Systema Naturae (1736) unveils nature's taxonomy with precision. Marvel at nature's wonders captured in ink and paper. Angraecum sesquipedale, a Madagascan orchid immortalized in print, showcases beauty beyond imagination. Meanwhile, The Graphic advertisement transports us to an era when illustrations breathed life into stories. Embark on a visual journey through time with Inns of Court 17th-century copperplate armorials - symbols etched onto shields representing honor and tradition. Experience both entertainment and empowerment with Card Game - The Game of Suffragette; witness how play can ignite change. Discover the brilliance within H. W. Bates' illustrated notebooks; his meticulous observations bring exotic creatures to life before our eyes. Publication is more than just ink on paper; it is an invitation to explore worlds unknown. Let these hints guide you towards unlocking treasures hidden within their pages – mysteries waiting for curious minds like yours to unravel their secrets.