Read Collection (#6)

The Deaf and Dumb Alphabet, 1850
3478649 The Deaf and Dumb Alphabet, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Deaf and Dumb Alphabet. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

A girl reading to her younger sister in bed, 1850
3478334 A girl reading to her younger sister in bed, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a girl reading to her younger sister in bed)

A farmers reading the newspaper and smoking, 1850
3478097 A farmers reading the newspaper and smoking, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a farmers reading the newspaper and smoking churchwarden pipes in the local tavern)

A daughter reading to her father, 1850
3478174 A daughter reading to her father, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a daughter reading to her father by candlelight. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Crowds gather outside the Cunard offices in London to read the news of the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat
3502754 Crowds gather outside the Cunard offices in London to read the news of the sinking of the Lusitania by a German U-boat in 1915, from The Pageant of the Century

Untired she read the legend page, of Holy Mark, from youth to age, Illustration to the unfinished poem by John Keats
3502845 Untired she read the legend page, of Holy Mark, from youth to age, Illustration to the unfinished poem by John Keats, The Eve of St, Mark, from Poems of Keats

Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print)
8713947 Illustrated syllabary for reading, 1932 (print); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Illustrated syllabary of the rapid method of Reading and Language)

New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print)
8713919 New practical method of reading, c.1930 (print); 20, 5x13, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New practical reading method by J. Stal)

My pretty syllabary, reading method, 1933 (printing)
8713910 My pretty syllabary, reading method, 1933 (printing); 21x14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "My pretty syllabary. E. Gourio. Fifth edition)

Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print)
8713883 Legru Seguin Reading Method, 1931 (print); 18, 5x13 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reading method. Reading and Writing. J. Legru and K. Seguin, Primary Education Inspector)

Global reading and sign study, c.1930 (print)
8713876 Global reading and sign study, c.1930 (print); 22, 5x15, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Global reading and sign study. For children aged 5 to 7)

Teaching reading, 1932 (print)
8713838 Teaching reading, 1932 (print); 19, 5 x 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Teaching reading by a faculty meeting. Librairie Generale, Paris; A. Mame, Tours; J. de Gigord, Paris)

Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print)
8713826 Laughing - Reading without tears. Jolly method, 1930 (print); 23x15, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Laughing - Reading without tears by R. Jolly)

Global reading and sign study, c.1930 (print)
8713877 Global reading and sign study, c.1930 (print); 22, 5x15, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Global reading and sign study. For children aged 5 to 7)

Reading - Beaudelot Method, c.1930 (print)
8713862 Reading - Beaudelot Method, c.1930 (print); 21 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reading - J. Beaudelot Method)

Immediate reading, 1931 (print)
8713860 Immediate reading, 1931 (print); 22x14, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "The immediate reading by Ms. C. Amadieu, Public Primary Teacher with the collaboration of A)

Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne, 1931 (print)
8713855 Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne, 1931 (print); 21 x 16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Attractive reading -- Methode Jeanne. New reading method for use in schools by W)

I will be reading soon, 1930 (print)
8713847 I will be reading soon, 1930 (print); 23, 5 x 18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "I will be reading soon)

Lesson R: mare, row, 1908 (photo)
8713194 Lesson R: mare, row, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Lesson M: lady, apple, 1908 (photo)
8713192 Lesson M: lady, apple, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

C for Corvee, 1908 (photo)
8713188 C for Corvee, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

A as Artist, 1908 (photo)
8713186 A as Artist, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Free lesson Qu and Gu: brick and mastiff, 1908 (photo)
8713241 Free lesson Qu and Gu: brick and mastiff, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven)

W for Wagon, 1908 (photo)
8713238 W for Wagon, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

The words Union, Victory, Wagon and Xavier, 1908 (photo)
8713235 The words Union, Victory, Wagon and Xavier, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven)

S for Surprise, 1908 (photo)
8713228s for Surprise, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

H for Hymen, 1908 (photo)
8713199 H for Hymen, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

Siamese twins, sisters grown together, historical illustration circa 1893
UIG5413856 Siamese twins, sisters grown together, historical illustration circa 1893; UIG

Illustration depicting a young girl reading in the garden, 19th century
5308590 Illustration depicting a young girl reading in the garden, 19th century; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a young girl reading in the garden)

Book plate from the 19th century. "Let There Be Light. Search and Research."
3062052 Book plate from the 19th century. "Let There Be Light. Search and Research."; Private Collection

The New Bonnet, (oil on canvas)
659812 The New Bonnet, (oil on canvas) by Waite, James Clarke (fl.1863-85); 40.6x51.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Bonnet. James Clarke Waite (1832-1920). Oil on canvas

Mechanics Institute, Reading (engraving)
8676712 Mechanics Institute, Reading (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mechanics Institute, Reading, Berkshire)

Phil May sketch (colour litho)
8635932 Phil May sketch (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of the set of Phil May Sketches, issued by Fry's Chocolates in c.1905.); © Look and Learn

Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed animal for Lucius Papirius Cursor (engraving)
8635775 Haruspex reading the entrails of a sacrificed animal for Lucius Papirius Cursor (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The limerick craze (colour litho)
8635545 The limerick craze (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The limerick craze. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Come and have a cup with me (colour litho)
8635633 Come and have a cup with me (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Come and have a cup with me. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sixes and sevens (colour litho)
8635576 Sixes and sevens (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sixes and sevens. Postcard, early 20th century. Signed: JHR.); © Look and Learn

London Bluecoat School (engraving)
8631616 London Bluecoat School (engraving) by Capper, Edith (fl.1865-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Bluecoat School. Illustration from Black and White)

Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo)
8659931 Modern Wonders, 1938: The Speaking Clock (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Speaking Clock)

St Jerome reading to Eustachia and Paula (colour litho)
8641413 St Jerome reading to Eustachia and Paula (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Jerome reading to Eustachia and Paula)

Kate Greenaway: T - Took It (colour litho)
8649841 Kate Greenaway: T - Took It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: T - Took It)

Kate Greenaway: R - Ran for It (colour litho)
8649838 Kate Greenaway: R - Ran for It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: R - Ran for It)

Kate Greenaway: Q - Quartered It (colour litho)
8649837 Kate Greenaway: Q - Quartered It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Q - Quartered It)

Kate Greenaway: N - Nodded for It (colour litho)
8649834 Kate Greenaway: N - Nodded for It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: N - Nodded for It)

Kate Greenaway: K - Knelt for It (colour litho)
8649829 Kate Greenaway: K - Knelt for It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: K - Knelt for It)

Kate Greenaway: D - Dealt It (colour litho)
8649827 Kate Greenaway: D - Dealt It (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: D - Dealt It)

I, Isle (coloured engraving)
8649770 I, Isle (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: I, Isle. Illustration for unidentified alphabet book, c 1875.); © Look and Learn

G, Goat (coloured engraving)
8649769 G, Goat (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: G, Goat. Illustration for unidentified alphabet book, c 1875.); © Look and Learn

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"Discover the World Through Words: A Glimpse into Remarkable Moments of Reading" Anton Chekhov with Moscow Art Theatre group: Witness the literary genius immersed in a captivating read, inspiring his timeless plays. Marie Curie: Even amidst groundbreaking scientific discoveries, this brilliant mind finds solace and knowledge within the pages of a book. Emperor Haile Selassie I of Abyssinia is enjoying a seaside holiday at Eastbourne: Unwind like royalty as you delve into tales that transport you to distant lands while basking in coastal serenity. The Day Dream, 1880 By Dante Gabriel Rossetti (1828-1882): Lose yourself in an enchanting painting where dreams come alive, igniting your imagination with every turn of the page. Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall Prospect View of Whitehaven, Cumbria: Immerse yourself in history as you explore picturesque landscapes through literature's lens – capturing moments frozen in time. England cricket team of 1885: Between innings and matches, these sporting legends find respite within books – their minds enriched by stories beyond the boundaries. Library of Congress, 1870s: Step back into an era when libraries were sanctuaries for knowledge seekers; lose yourself among shelves brimming with wisdom waiting to be discovered. St Anne Teaches Mary: Witness the power of education passed down through generations as Saint Anne imparts her wisdom upon young Mary – reminding us all that reading nurtures both mind and soul. October's bright blue weather - A good time to read: As nature adorns itself with vibrant hues during autumn days, cozy up with a book under warm blankets and let words paint vivid pictures within your mind. Woman reading a book: In solitude or amidst bustling surroundings, embrace the joyous escape offered by literature – a sanctuary where stories come alive and minds find solace.