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Nov16 Collection

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield

Advertisement for Sutton Park, Sutton Coldfield. circa 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte

Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte
Retro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte

Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte
Retro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Steinway Pianos

Advertisement for Steinway Pianos - no drawing room of distinction has the ideally correct note unless it contains one. circa 1930s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Fencing positions

Fencing positions
Page demonstrating the various positions adopted during fencing. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Cote d Azur, South of France

Advertisement for Cote d Azur, South of France. 1946

Background imageNov16 Collection: Crustaces - crustaceans

Crustaces - crustaceans
A variety of crustaceans including some rather fierce looking crabs and lobsters. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Poissons - fish

Poissons - fish
A variety of fish. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Oiseaux - birds

Oiseaux - birds
Page of birds including birds of prey and tropical birds. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Son et Lumiere, Sion, Switzerland

Advertisement for Son et Lumiere, Sion, Switzerland
Advertisement for a Son et Lumiere festival at Sion, Valais, Switzerland. circa 1960

Background imageNov16 Collection: WW2 poster, The British Commonwealth of Nations Together

WW2 poster, The British Commonwealth of Nations Together. 1941

Background imageNov16 Collection: Algues - algae

Algues - algae
Illustration of many varieties of algae. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for De Dion Bouton Cycles

Advertisement for De Dion Bouton Cycles. 1925

Background imageNov16 Collection: Papillons - butterflies

Papillons - butterflies
Variety of butterflies and moths. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Provence, France

Advertisement for Provence, France
French railways advertisement for Provence, France. 1946

Background imageNov16 Collection: Blue Star Line poster to South America

Blue Star Line poster to South America
Blue Star Line to South America, calling at Boulogne, Lisbon, Madeira, Tenerife, Rio de Janeiro, Santos, Montevideo and Buenos Aires. First class passengers only. circa 1925

Background imageNov16 Collection: Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte

Retro poster, Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte
Retro poster for Gilbert & Sullivan, D Oyly Carte, character from HMS Pinafore. 1960s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for W H Smith

Advertisement for W H Smith -- newsboy on an enamel sign. circa 1925

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for T Walton Ltd, fruiterer

Advertisement for T Walton Ltd, fruiterer -- for apple cheeks and cherry lips. 20th century

Background imageNov16 Collection: Poster, Map of Royal Britain

Poster, Map of Royal Britain. 1957

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Geneva, Switzerland

Advertisement for Geneva, Switzerland. circa 1960

Background imageNov16 Collection: Oiseaux - birds

Oiseaux - birds
Variety of birds, including ostriches, pelicans, kiwi, heron and toucan. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Caillers chocolate and bonbons

Advertisement for Caillers chocolate and bonbons
Showcard advertisement for Caillers chocolate and bonbons. 1900s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Cover design, Pears Annual, 1909

Cover design, Pears Annual, 1909
Cover design, Pears Annual for 1909, price sixpence, with two people walking through a snowy rural landscape. 1909

Background imageNov16 Collection: Public warning, German and British aircraft, WW1

Public warning, German and British aircraft, WW1
Public warning and information sheet, German and British aircraft during the First World War. 1914-1918

Background imageNov16 Collection: Leek Show winners

Leek Show winners
Two prize winners at a Leek Show displaying their impressive vegetables alongside a couple of equally impressive mantel clocks, presumably their prizes

Background imageNov16 Collection: Bideford racecourse

Bideford racecourse
Double page spread from The Tatler, reporting on Shebberton race course at Bideford in North Devon. Date: 1923

Background imageNov16 Collection: Piccadilly Circus, London 1926

Piccadilly Circus, London 1926
Piccadilly Circus and the statue of Eros in London at night, 1926. Date: 1926

Background imageNov16 Collection: Mollusques - molluscs (shells)

Mollusques - molluscs (shells)
Spectacular variety of molluscs and shells. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Thurso from Juniper Bank

Thurso from Juniper Bank
A view of Thurso from Juniper Bank, circa 1935. Date: c.1935

Background imageNov16 Collection: Plumes - feathers

Plumes - feathers
Birds feathers including the bodies of the birds they were plucked from. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Michelin bicycle tyres

Advertisement for Michelin bicycle tyres. 1916

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for America via Sabena airlines

Advertisement for America via Sabena airlines. circa 1960

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Georges Richard, Paris

Advertisement for Georges Richard, Paris, automobiles and cycles. circa 1898

Background imageNov16 Collection: Acrobates - acrobats

Acrobates - acrobats
A delightful illustration from Larousse Encyclopedia detailing a variety of acrobatic entertainers performing impressive physical feats. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Eggs

Eggs
A stunning variety of eggs. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Fruit

Fruit
Glorious variety of fruit including cherries, peaches, pears, grapes and apples. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Gymnastics

Gymnastics
Page from Larousse Encyclopedia showing various disciplines in gymnastics showing a selection of intriguing equipment and exercises performed thereon! Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Cartoon with British and American tanks, WW2

Cartoon with British and American tanks, WW2
Cartoon, political map of Libya with British and American tanks during the Second World War. circa 1942

Background imageNov16 Collection: 1915 -- First World War

1915 -- First World War. 1915

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Peugeot cars

Advertisement for Peugeot cars. 1935

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Michelin tyres

Advertisement for Michelin tyres, depicting the Michelin man riding a bicycle. circa 1910s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Hats through the ages

Hats through the ages
A page of various womens and mens hats through the centuries. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Hairstyles through the ages

Hairstyles through the ages
A page of various womens and mens hairstyles through the centuries. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Small advertisements on satin cloth

Small advertisements on satin cloth
Small advertisements printed on a yellow satin cloth duster, including Michelin, Shell, Mobiloil, Overland, Buick, Ford, Wolseley, Harley Davidson, Pommery Champagne, Royal Italian Circus

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for French war bonds, WW1

Advertisement for French war bonds, WW1
Advertisement for French war bonds during the First World War -- give your gold to fight for victory. 1914-1918

Background imageNov16 Collection: Arabic map of Middle East with heads of state, WW2

Arabic map of Middle East with heads of state, WW2
Arabic map of Middle East with heads of state during the Second World War. 1940s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Brig, Simplon, Switzerland

Advertisement for Brig, Simplon, Switzerland. circa 1960

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for the Pyrenees, South of France

Advertisement for the Pyrenees, South of France
French railways advertisement for the Pyrenees, South of France. 1946

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Juan les Pins, Antibes, France

Advertisement for Juan les Pins, Antibes, France
Advertisement for Juan les Pins, Antibes, South of France. circa 1930s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Come Over Here revue by Wilson Mizner and Max Pemberton

Come Over Here revue by Wilson Mizner and Max Pemberton. The two performers shown are Jack McArdle and Charles Hart, performing at The London Opera House, Kingsway

Background imageNov16 Collection: Mineraux - minerals

Mineraux - minerals
A variety of minerals including amethyst quartz, fluorine, agate and beryl. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Costumes Religieux - Religious costumes

Costumes Religieux - Religious costumes
Page from Larousse Encyclopedia charting the variety of costumes worn by religious orders through the centuries. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Plantes Medicinales - Medicinal plants

Plantes Medicinales - Medicinal plants
A variety of medicinal plants renowned for their healing properties including mistletoe, sphagnum moss and violets. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Weldons Fancy Dress

Weldons Fancy Dress. circa 1927

Background imageNov16 Collection: Cover design, The Sunny Mag

Cover design, The Sunny Mag, price seven pence -- All Hands on Deck! circa 1927

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Pears Soap

Advertisement for Pears Soap from Illustrated London News. 1894

Background imageNov16 Collection: Arabic writing on a map of Italy and North Africa, WW2

Arabic writing on a map of Italy and North Africa, WW2
Arabic writing on a map of Italy and North Africa during the Second World War. 1940s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Andrews Liver Salt

Advertisement for Andrews Liver Salt -- A Merry Andrew. circa 1925

Background imageNov16 Collection: Musique - music - musical instruments

Musique - music - musical instruments
A dizzying array of musical instruments. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Jardins (Arbres d ornement) - trees for ornamental gardens

Jardins (Arbres d ornement) - trees for ornamental gardens
A variety of trees and flowering shrubs suitable for ornamental gardens including rhododendrons and wisteria. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Insectes - Insects

Insectes - Insects
Variety of insects. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Travestis - Fancy dress and carnival costumes

Travestis - Fancy dress and carnival costumes
Page displaying a glorious array of fancy dress and carnival costumes. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Reptiles

Reptiles
A wide variety of reptiles including snakes, crocodiles, tortoises, frogs and toads. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: William Caxton showing printing to Edward IV

William Caxton showing printing to Edward IV
William Caxton showing specimens of his printing to King Edward IV and his Queen, Elizabeth Woodville in 1477 in the Almonry in Westminster where he had set up his press

Background imageNov16 Collection: Romantic couple imagine their wedding day, 1913

Romantic couple imagine their wedding day, 1913
Two minds but a single thought : a courting couple gaze into a blazing log fire, and imagine their wedding day. 1913

Background imageNov16 Collection: Papillons - butterflies

Papillons - butterflies
Variety of butterflies and moths. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Oceanography

Oceanography
Sealife under the ocean including jellyfish, lobster and anemone. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: Ruth Harkness and her baby Giant Panda Diana, 1938

Ruth Harkness and her baby Giant Panda Diana, 1938
Following the success of her trip to China to capture a live Giant Panda, Manhattan socialite Ruth Harkness(Mrs. William Harness Jnr)(1900-1947) returns to China for another Giant Panda

Background imageNov16 Collection: St Pauls from Watling Street, London, 1926

St Pauls from Watling Street, London, 1926
St Pauls from Watling Street, London, at night, 1926. Date: 1926

Background imageNov16 Collection: St Pauls from the river 1926

St Pauls from the river 1926
St Pauls Cathedral, London, from the river, 1926 Date: 1926

Background imageNov16 Collection: Diving

Diving
Natation (Plongeons). Page from Larousse Encyclopedia with photographs demonstrating a variety of dives. Date: 1930

Background imageNov16 Collection: News vendor poster, Pegs Paper

News vendor poster, Pegs Paper
News vendor stand poster, Pegs Paper -- How Could She Know? circa 1927

Background imageNov16 Collection: Cover design, Ladys Companion

Cover design, Ladys Companion -- free frock pattern, 200 in prizes, Joseph Hockings finest serial, October 1927. 1927

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Modern Woman magazine

Advertisement for Modern Woman magazine, gift pattern of autumn frock, helps and entertains. Price sixpence. circa 1927

Background imageNov16 Collection: Cover design, The Golden West

Cover design, The Golden West -- 12 complete stories for seven pence. circa 1927

Background imageNov16 Collection: Cover design, Womans Life

Cover design, Womans Life, price three pence, free balloon with every copy. circa 1927

Background imageNov16 Collection: Cover design, The Humorist

Cover design, The Humorist, price two pence, August 1927. 1927

Background imageNov16 Collection: Ship in full sail on calm water

Ship in full sail on calm water, " In the Tropics (Wind Coming)". 1938

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Monsieur Beaucaire, Comedy Theatre

Advertisement for Monsieur Beaucaire, Comedy Theatre
Advertisement for a production of Lewis Wallers Monsieur Beaucaire at the New Theatre, Cambridge, on tour from the Comedy Theatre, London. 1900s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Mrs Charles Sugden

Advertisement for Mrs Charles Sugden. 1900s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for Miss Mabel Love, New Theatre, Cambridge

Advertisement for Miss Mabel Love, New Theatre, Cambridge, under the management of Murray King and Clark, three nights only. 1900s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for What The Butler Saw

Advertisement for What The Butler Saw. 1900s

Background imageNov16 Collection: Advertisement for summer holidays in Tyrol, Austria

Advertisement for summer holidays in Tyrol, Austria. circa 1930s



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