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Caterham Asylum, SurreyCharity collectors at the gates of Caterham Imbeciles Asylum. Behind are the barred windows of a ward block. Like its twin at Leavesden
Tax Collectors 1806Tax collectors on the doorstep
Queen Astrid of Belgium with Princess MarthaQueen Astrid (1905-1930) (right) with her elder sister Princess Martha of Sweden (19011954) (Crown Princess of Norway) at the Cinema Metropole, January 1934
Horseback Red Indian hunting buffalo with bow and arrow. Date: circa 1890s
Buy War Bonds and Stamps, WW2 envelopeBuy War Bonds and Stamps - WW2 American postal cover envelope Date: 1945
The reverse of a Raphael Tuck & Sons postcard detailing information about this famous card publisher, information of the different types of card they published
Herbert S. Gilkes AdvertisementAn advertisement illustration of Charles Schaw Lord Cathcart, 1721-1776, a British soldier and diplomat. The portrait was used as an advertisement of print dealer, Herbert S
Queen Anne Red Lacquer CabinetAn illustration of a A Queen Anne Red Lecquer Cabinet. In the possession of Anthony Horderns Fine Art Gallery. The cabinet is decorated in relief in the Chinese manner
Stevens silk postcard of King Edward V11Stevens silk postcards are much sought for by collectors. This one, addressed to My Darling, carries an apology for an earlier card sent through the mail at a halfpenny
Sorting a dust-heap at a County Council depot 1900Men turn over the heaps of rubbish, while women look for a honest penny collecting bottles and empty and sardine tins in the County Council depot. London. 1900
Dust-yard 1850sLondons dust-yard, while a man digs through the rubbish and the women sieve the dust hoping to find things of value. circa 1850s
TAX COLLECTORS 1806Tax collectors on the doorstep Date: 1806
Gun salute Russia - Collectors card Biscuits Lefevre-UtileGun salute for Russia - Collectors card for Biscuits Lefevre-Utile of Nantes Date: circa late 1880s
Scene from the opera Aida by Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) - also features his portrait profile and signature. Date: circa 1900s
Belgian Proverb - He who drank will drink. Date: circa 1908
Whalers slice open their catch and find Jonah !! Date: circa 1910
Belgian Proverb - Like Master, Like Valet (man/servant). Date: circa 1908
Baron Munchausen is towed through the air by ducksBaron Munchausen is towed through the air by a flight of friendly ducks. A fictional German nobleman created by the German writer Rudolf Erich Raspe in his 1785 book. Date: circa 1910
Belgian Proverb - Needing help, no matter whom provides itBelgian Proverb - " Everyone needs someone to look down on" - It simply means you may need help from a " lower class" person
Two children playing in their garden with their dollyTwo French children playing in their garden with their dolly Date: circa 1890s
Belgian Proverb - Never did a big nose have a beautiful face (!!). A quite wonderful card - note the large nose in evidence throughout the scene... Date: circa 1908
Two children write the name of their favourite hot chocolateTwo children write the name of their favourite brand of hot chocolate (Cacao Van Houten) on a wall. Date: circa 1890s
Queen Astrid of Belgium & King Leopold III, GenoaQueen Astrid of Belgium (1905-1935) and King Leopold III (1901-1983) (left) on board the Ship Marnix de Sainte-Aldegonde at Genoa, Italy in January 1932
Queen Astrid of Belgium & King Leopold III, Memorial ServiceQueen Astrid of Belgium & King Leopold III of Belgium at a Memorial Service for King Alexander I of Yugoslavia - October 1934. Date: 1934
Washington DC, USA - Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington. Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - George Washington Masonic MemorialWashington DC, USA - George Washington Masonic National Memorial, Alexandria, Virginia. Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Tomb of Washington, Mount Vernon Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Washingtons Home at Mount Vernon, Virginia. Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Memorial Continental HallWashington DC, USA - The Memorial Continental Hall, the national headquarters of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Pennsylvania Avenue Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Arlington Memorial Bridge, Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument - the worse piece of photographic re-touching I think I have ever seen - worthy of inclusion for this fact
Washington DC, USA - US Treasury Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Bureau of Printing and Engraving Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Union Station Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Grand Staircase - Library of CongressWashington DC, USA - Grand Staircase (made out of polished marble) - Library of Congress. Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Pan American Union Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Washington Monument Date: circa 1910s
The Collectors Office, 1615 by Pieter Brueghel the YoungerPieter Brueghel the Younger (1564-1636). Flemish painter. The Collectors Office, after 1615. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany
Stamp market on the Champs Elysees, Paris, FranceStamp market and stamp collectors on the Champs Elysees, Paris, France. Date: circa 1910s
Prince of Wales Hospital Carnival, Tottenham, LondonWatched by mounted police, three spectacularly dressed collectors pose for their photo during the annual Prince of Wales Hospital Carnival in the Tottenham area of North London
If you have a postcard collection - Add me to it! Date: 1906
Hungary - Maboe XVII - Stamp Day (Philatelia Day). Date: 1940
The Duke of Bedford opens Woburn AbbeyThe Duke and Duchess of Bedford in the Queen Victoria bedroom at Woburn Abbey at the time of its opening to the public. The room is notable for the magnificent ceiling and Louis Seize furniture
British Railways memorabiliaA wagon-load of old timetables are pored over by railway enthusiasts, including a lady in a tam-o-shanter and wellington boots. circa 1974
Rudimentary Kitchen C20Two broken chairs provide the only comfort in this rudimentary kitchen : the stove would be a collectors item today... Date: early 20th century
Washington DC, USA - The Capitol Building Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Arlington House, Robert E. Lee MemorialWashington DC, USA - Arlington House, The Robert E. Lee Memorial, formerly named the Custis-Lee Mansion, is a Greek revival style mansion located in Arlington, Virginia Date: circa 1910s
Washington DC, USA - Monument and Cherry Blossoms Date: circa 1910s