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Aeroplane in modern warfare by G. H. DavisThe aeroplane in modern warfare: how the aeroplanes of the combatant powers have fared. Left: dropping bombs from an aeroplane onto massed troops below
On the bridge of a big liner by G. H. DavisOn the bridge of a big liner. Diagrammatic view showing the positions occupied by the seven men whose job it is to watch the course and progress of a large vessel. 1912
Searchlight command by G. H. DavisSearchlight command: the men who point the way for Britains anti-aircraft guns and night fighters during the Second World War
German strong point in Libyan desert by G. H. DavisA German strong point in the Libyan desert during the Second World War. A stealthy prelude to major events: how a watch is kept by the Allies on enemy movements. Date: 1942
Chinese observation postA Chinese observation post during the Sino-Japanese war Date: 1937-1945
RAF photographic reconnaissance work by G. H. DavisSpying out the enemys secrets from the air: photographic reconnaissance work in the RAF. How the RAF has obtained its great collection of photographs of vital areas in Germany
Griffith Observatory, Los Angeles, California, USA. It includes a planetarium, a hall of science and a refracting telescope
Wembley Park Tower under construction. Also known as Watkins Tower, It was to be the centre piece of a pleasure park and based upon the Eiffel tower, 358 meters tall
Valley of the Somme near Clery, France, WW1French soldiers in the valley of the Somme, near Clery, northern France, during the First World War. Date: September 1916
A Gynaecological Operation in St PetersburgEarly 20th century Gynaecological surgery taking place in front of a vast audience of Surgeons, would-be surgeons and nurses in the Obstetric Institute in St Petersburg, Russia. Date: 1905
Wembely Park Tower under constructionWembley Park Tower under construction. Also known as Watkins Tower, It was to be the centre piece of a pleasure park and based upon the Eiffel tower, 358 meters tall
Watercolour scene with beach and observation postA watercolour scene showing a beach with an observation post built on stilts. A woman in a swimming costume sits on a rock looking out to sea
British observation balloon attacked - WWIAn incident over the Western Front. A British observation balloon being attacked by a German fighter aeroplane. Jessett was undoubtedly a member of a balloon section in France and Flanders
WW1 - French / Serbian Artillery position in Serbia Date: circa 1915
A Country Squire Date: 1894
Mistaken identity - Gentleman and Jewish womanMistaken identity - " Good Morning Mis Voss!" " My name is not Voss. It never Voss and it never vill be!". Date: 1900
Wealthy Businessman andhs Mistress take a ride in a cabA wealthy business man with his mistress or his Saturday till Monday girl. Setting off for another " weekend" !! Date: circa 1890s
Old Man with pair of wooden legs advertising corn plastersVery black humour - An Old Man with a pair of prosthetic false legs advertising corn plasters! Date: 1895
Observations at a Cockney Funeral - Phil MayOne Easter Monday. Arriet (watching the funeral of Liza) - " Nice sort of Bank Oliday for er, poor dear!" Date: 1900
Atlantic City, USA - The Revolving Observation TowerAtlantic City, New Jersey, USA - The Revolving Observation Tower overlooking the beach. Date: circa 1901
British Troops moving through Northern France - WWIBritish Troops moving through undulating country in Northern France - WWI. The infantry lines seem more concerned about their safety than the commanding officers, who seem less inclined to keep low
A British destroyer towing an observation balloon
A military observation balloon at Ladysmith - Boer WarA military observation balloon at Ladysmith during the Boer War
Observation post for the officialsThe observation post for the officials, enabling them to view the entire circuit
Plate 48 from MineralogieMine d Or granuleuse avec du Spath perle couleur de Rose. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.6 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 46 from MineralogieMine jeaune de Cuivre coloree et en mamelons a Mr. Forster. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 37 from MineralogieOr natif en dendriet sur du quartz de Mr. Forster. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.6 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 3a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)Plate 3a, Histoire Naturel Des Mineraux et de Pierres Precieuses, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 35 from MineralogieMine de Cuivre vert Foieuse et en Mamelons. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 6 from MineralogieMine de Fer en grains qui offre quelgues facettes de Mr. Forster. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 47 from MineralogiePyrite Cuivreuse coloree avec fer Spatique et cristaux de roches. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 6a from Histoire naturelle? (1789)Plate 6a, Histoire Naturel Des Mineraux, from Histoire naturelle: ou, Exposition des morceaux, les mieux choisis pour servir? (1789) by by Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 45 from MineralogieMine de Cuivre vitreuse rouge Cristallisee mellee de Vuivre natif et fleurs de Cuivre soieuse vertes. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 39 from MineralogieTres rare Moceau de vitriol de Cuivre Fosile a cause de sa facle decompossion. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Ovis nahoorPlate 68 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)
Scaptochirus moschatus, short-faced mole& Spermophilus mongolicus, ground squirrel. Plate 17 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards
Elaphodus cephalophus, tufted deerPlate 65 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)
Lagomys tibetanusPlate 48 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)
Proteus illustrationPlate X11 from Observations de Zoologie et d Anatomie Comparee (1811) Vol 1, by Humboldt & Bonpland. Entitled Proteus, seu larva salamandrae, Mexicanis axolotl
Bovidae (family), bovidPlate 74 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)
Sciurus davidianus, Chinese rock squirrelPlate 16 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)
Arvicola melanogaster, water volePlate 44 from Recherches pour servir a l histoire naturelle des Mammifcres, Vols. 1-4, 1868-74, by Dr. Henri Milne-Edwards (1800-1885) & Dr. Alphonse Milne-Edwards (1835-1900)
Plate 38 from MineralogieBeau Moceau de Malachite Rubanee de Siberie. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 53 from MineralogieMine de Plomb blanc en rayon et Colore du Hars tire du Cabinet de Mr. Aubert. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.6 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 26 from MineralogieEtain Jaune Cristallise en octaedre avec un coommencement de prisme d Angleter livre de la belle collections dr Mr. Forster. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.6 (1790) by F.L
Plate 40 from MineralogieMine de Cuivre Vert Soieuse avec Azur mamelonee. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie? vol.5 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 2 from Mineralogie Volume 1 (1790)Gipse ecailleux perle dans ses calsure et en prismes dont les sommts aronclis, des environs de Paris. From Recuille complet de Mineralogie vol.1 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines
Plate 13 from Mineralogie Volume 1 (1790)Selenite en prismes tres alonge et transparant, d Espagne tire du Cabinet de Mr. Grigot d Orey. From Recuille complet de Mineralogiea vol.1 (1790) by F.L. Swebach Desfontaines