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Hugh of St Victor / ThevetHUGH OF SAINT VICTOR Saxon or Flemish theologian and mystic
German Air Spotters BookA handbook issued to German forces, enabling them to distinguish aircraft types so, if possible, not to shoot down their own aircraft
Girl Reads StruwelpeterA young girl improves her sense of right and wrong by reading Struwwelpeter
Theatre / ExtravaganzaFRANKENSTEIN a spoof version of Mary Shelleys novel: the extravaganza Frankenstein; or, The Model Man, at the Adelphi Theatre
Welles and Newsmen 1938Orson Welles speaks with newsmen, 30 October 1938, after the sensational broadcast of a dramatised version of the book by the Mercury Theatre, NY
Dog Begging OwnerHer dachshund is proposing a walk : she is reluctant to abandon her book just as its getting interesting, but she will probably yield
Mrs Beeton Front CoverFront Cover of Mrs Beetons Every Day Cookery and Housekeeping
Dr Johnson / Reading / OvalDr Samuel Johnson Writer
Gardening Book / TobaccoBaccy, Grow and Smoke Your Own An instruction booklet on how to grow your own tobacco
Martin LutherMARTIN LUTHER German religious reformer
Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, best known for his long narrative poem, the Divine Comedy
Portrait of King Solomon (c. 1011-c. 928 BC). Engraving by GusSolomon (c.1011-c.928 BC). King of Israel. Book of Kings, Chapter 3. Engraving by Gustave Dore (1832-1883). Colored
Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Cheshire CatAlice in Wonderland, Alice has a conversation with a Cheshire Cat. Date: early 20th century
Alice in Wonderland, Alice and a caterpillarAlice in Wonderland, Alice meets a caterpillar sitting on a mushroom, smoking a hookah. Date: early 20th century
The Bookworm 1920
Alice in Wonderland, Alice in the Pool of TearsAlice in Wonderland -- Alice swims with various birds and animals in the Pool of Tears. Date: early 20th century
NOSTRADAMUS, Michel de Notre Dame (1503-1566). French physician and astrologer, author of book of predictions Astrological Centuries (1555). Illustration in card of 18th century. Drawing
Goldilocks and the Three Bears, by Muriel BainesIllustration, Goldilocks and the Three Bears, by Muriel Baines Date: 20th century
Isaac Newton - English physicist, astronomer, mathematicianIsaac Newton (1642-1727). English physicist, astronomer and mathematician. Opuscula Mathematica, Philosophica et Philologica. Volume I: Mathematica
HEAVEN AS A GARDENHeaven depicted as a walled garden, with the Virgin Mary reading a book, saints, an angel, a monkey and a dead dragon Date: 15th century
B. S. A. Military Pattern Air RiflesB.S.A. Military Pattern Air Rifles, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited Date: circa 1910
B. S. A. Air Rifles, Birmingham Small Arms CompanyB.S.A. Air Rifles, The Birmingham Small Arms Company Limited Date: circa 1910
Young peasant woman in a wood, Finland. Date: 1922
Street scene at Newlyn, near Penzance, Cornwall, England, with two neighbours chatting. Date: 1922
Book cover, Wayside and Woodland Blossoms, A Pocket Guide to British Wild Flowers, by Edward Step FLS, with colour plates by Mabel E Step. Date: late 19th century
The shops on Mill Street, Alloa, Scotland. The Book Seller and Stationers shop of this postcards publisher (Walter Thorburn & Co.) can be seen on the left. circa 1910s
High fashion evening hairstyles with accessories 1912French models wearing elegant headdresses. Date: 1912
Anthony Lindsay-Hogg and Frances Doble by YevondeSir Anthony Lindsay-Hogg pictured with his fiancee, the actress, Frances Doble, prior to their marriage on 16 December 1929. Date: 1929
Isabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Engraving. ColoredIsabella of Portugal (1503-1539). Queen of Spain and Empress of Germany. Engraving after a painting of Titian, by Al Dauvergne. The Artistic Illustration, 1902. Colored
Christopher Columbus at La Rabida, 1872. By F. AdamChristopher Columbus (1451-1506). Genoese navigator. Columbus at the Convent of La Rabida, 1872. Copy by F. Adam of the homonimous painting by Eduardo Cano de la Pena. Maritime Museum. Barcelona
Illustration, Sweetheart Roland -- The Maiden fetched the magic wand, and then she took her stepsisters head. Date: 1909
Alice in Wonderland, Alice and Red QueenAlice in Wonderland, Alice meets the Red Queen at the croquet game. Date: early 20th century
Botanical Sketchbook -- Forget-Me-Not. Date: 1920s
Shahnameh. The Book of Kings. 16th c. First Meeting of Rostam and his Grandfather, Sam. Gouache on paper. F05v. Persian art. Safavid period. Miniature Painting. FRANCE. Chantilly
Jan Hus with BookJAN HUS Bohemiam religious leader who was burnt at the stake for heresy, despite his denials Date: 1372? - 1415
The Loss Book at Lloyds of London, 1877Engraving showing a group of Lloyds underwriters consulting the Loss Book in their offices, after a bad spell of storms in the winter of 1876-7
Back cover of William Tarn and Co.s Illustrated CatalogueWilliam Tarn and Co.s Illustrated Catalogue, containing 202 pages including the front and back covers, with black and white and colour illustrations including designs for ceilings and dados
Edward Boyle and Anthony Crosland, EastbourneEdward Boyle (1923-1981), Conservative MP, and Anthony Crosland (1918-1977), Labour MP, at Eastbourne. They wrote a book together, The Politics of Education, published in 1971. Date: 1975
Choirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. CoronatiChoirbook number 3. Gregorian chant. 15th. century. Antiphonary By Master of Burgo de Osma. Parchment. Coronation of the Virgin surrounded by Saints and Bishops. Miniature. Letter U. Spain
Book of Revelation or The Apocalypse. Book of New Testament. Miniature. 15th century. The fifth Angel playing trumpet. Chateau of Chatilly. France
Woman in a mauve dress, Art Nouveau style. circa early 20th century
Cover design, Simplicity Sewing Book, helpful hints for beginners and experts. 1947
Decorated Christmas tree with toys and food below. Date: circa 1890s
Cover design by Cecil Aldin, Jack and Jill, showing a dog and a cat who are clearly the best of friends. Date: 1914
Robert Burns, Scottish poetRobert Burns (1759-1796), Scottish poet. Date: 1866
Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book, WW1Trench Art lighter in the shape of a book
Munrospun advertisement featuring librarians, 1964An advertisement for Munrospun knitwear of Edinburgh featuring two glamorous librarians, wearing skirts and sweaters in softest Lambswool. Date: 1964
Papaver (Poppy), two varietiesTwo varieties of Papaver (Poppy) -- Papaver flore pleno rubrum (Double Red) and Papaver Eraticum rubrum (Wild Red), drawn by Basilius Besler (1561-1629)