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Official Collection (page 18)

Background imageOfficial Collection: Armistice Day on Wall Street, New York, USA, WW1

Armistice Day on Wall Street, New York, USA, WW1
Crowds of people in Wall Street, New York, USA, on Armistice Day, marking the official end of World War One. Date: 11 November 1918

Background imageOfficial Collection: Quayside scene, George V departing France, WW1

Quayside scene, George V departing France, WW1
A quayside scene as King George V departs France after a visit to the Western Front during World War One. The Prince of Wales (later Edward VIII) can be seen standing on the right. Date: circa 1916

Background imageOfficial Collection: King George V visiting France, WW1

King George V visiting France, WW1
Scottish soldiers marching past and playing bagpipes during a church parade, when King George V made a visit to the Western Front in France during World War One. Date: circa 1916

Background imageOfficial Collection: Lord Burghley in the steeplechase at Stamford Bridge

Lord Burghley in the steeplechase at Stamford Bridge
400 metres hurdles gold medallist, Lord Burghley, at the water jump in the steeplechase at an athletics meeting at Stamford Bridge, shortly after his win at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games

Background imageOfficial Collection: Heraldry - Coat of Arms of Frankfurt

Heraldry - Coat of Arms of Frankfurt
The official coat of arms of the German city of Frankfurt - an Eagle adorned with a crown. Date: 19th Century

Background imageOfficial Collection: Tsar Nicholas IIs in Vladikavkaz, Russia

Tsar Nicholas IIs in Vladikavkaz, Russia
Tsar Nicholas II performs official duties in Vladikavkaz Date: circa 1900

Background imageOfficial Collection: Official programme, International Trophy at Brooklands

Official programme, International Trophy at Brooklands
Cover design for the official programme, The International Trophy at Brooklands, organised by the Junior Car Club. Showing a racing car and driver. Date: May 1933

Background imageOfficial Collection: People collecting for War Savings

People collecting for War Savings
People on a street, encouraging War Savings to help the war effort. Date: 1939-1945

Background imageOfficial Collection: A French messenger dog delivers an important signal from Hea

A French messenger dog delivers an important signal from Hea
A photograph of three French soldiers, who do not appear to be wearing an official uniform, reading a message that has been delivered in the collar of a dog. 1916

Background imageOfficial Collection: Potential army recruit looks at the proclamation

Potential army recruit looks at the proclamation
Two soldiers look on as a civilian reads the notice which shows how volunteers can enlist. These soldiers were known as Kitcheners Men and were often from the same factory or town

Background imageOfficial Collection: To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan

To Hell With Surrender! How Second Lieutenant J. C. Buchan
The official narrative for this drawing reads: When he saw the enemy had practically surrounded his command, he collected his platoon and prepared to fight his way back to the supporting line

Background imageOfficial Collection: Nikolaus Wattenwyl

Nikolaus Wattenwyl
NIKOLAUS RUDOLF von WATTENWYL Swiss state official Date: 1760 - 1832

Background imageOfficial Collection: Sophie Von Voss

Sophie Von Voss
SOPHIE MARIE, countess von VOSS (nee Pannewitz) German court official Date: 1729 - 1814

Background imageOfficial Collection: Mohammed Koproli

Mohammed Koproli
MOHAMMED KOPROLI (or Koprili - variously spelt !) Turkish Grand Vizier (senior state official) Date: 1585 - 1661

Background imageOfficial Collection: Gates of the Presidential Palace, Port au Prince, Haiti

Gates of the Presidential Palace, Port au Prince, Haiti
The elaborately-decorated gates/entrance to the Presidential Palace, Port au Prince, Haiti. The name of Francois C. Antoine Simon (aka Antoine Simon) (18431923)

Background imageOfficial Collection: Canary Islands - King Alfonso XIII arrives at Port of Luz

Canary Islands - King Alfonso XIII arrives at Port of Luz
Canary Islands - King Alfonso XIII arrives at the Port of Luz, Gran Canaria for an official state visit Date: 1906

Background imageOfficial Collection: General William Booth welcomed at the City Hall, Tokyo

General William Booth welcomed at the City Hall, Tokyo - April 1907 - (see also: 11008180) Date: 1907

Background imageOfficial Collection: Mount Fuji, Japan - set in an attractive illustrated border

Mount Fuji, Japan - set in an attractive illustrated border
Photograph of Mount Fuji, Japan - set in an attractive illustrated border, featuring a well-to-do Japanese traveller, mounted on a fine white steed and attended by two companions Date: circa 1911

Background imageOfficial Collection: Japan - Empress Shoken

Japan - Empress Shoken
Empress Shoken (18491914) - empress consort of Emperor Meiji of Japan, later Empress Dowager Shoken. Date: circa 1908

Background imageOfficial Collection: Japan - The Crown Princess (later Empress) Teimei

Japan - The Crown Princess (later Empress) Teimei (18841951), also known as Empress Dowager Teimei - empress consort of Emperor Taisho of Japan. The mother of Emperor Showa

Background imageOfficial Collection: China - Chinese Festivals - Mandarins and High Officials

China - Chinese Festivals - Mandarins and High Officials Date: circa 1908

Background imageOfficial Collection: Ministry of War, Istanbul, Turkey

Ministry of War, Istanbul, Turkey
The Entrance Gate to the Ministry of War in Constantinople and the Tower of Seras Kierat. circa 1910

Background imageOfficial Collection: Tower of Seras Kierat - Istanbul, Turkey

Tower of Seras Kierat - Istanbul, Turkey
Tower of Seras Kierat - Constantinople, Turkey with the Beyazidiye Mosque appearing partially in the background. 1910s

Background imageOfficial Collection: Shanghai, China - The Bund - Buildings and Colonial Statue

Shanghai, China - The Bund - Buildings and Colonial Statue
The Bund - a waterfront area in central Shanghai focused on a section of Zhongshan Road within the former Shanghai International Settlement, along the western bank of the Huangpu River

Background imageOfficial Collection: Bahrain - The Sepoy Guard of the British Governor

Bahrain - The Sepoy Guard of the British Governor
Bahrain - The Local Sepoy Guard of the British Governor - standing at the entrance to his official compound. Date: 1933

Background imageOfficial Collection: Japan - Entrance to the Imperial Palace - Tokyo

Japan - Entrance to the Imperial Palace - Tokyo. Inset photograph set within a fine floral decorative border also featuring a set of curtains. Date: circa 1910

Background imageOfficial Collection: Vietnam - A notable local official and his family

Vietnam - A notable local official and his family Date: circa 1905

Background imageOfficial Collection: Vietnamese Officials at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

Vietnamese Officials at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Indigenous Vietnamese Officials at Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Date: circa 1910s

Background imageOfficial Collection: King George V and Queen Mary visit Paris - Spring, 1914

King George V and Queen Mary visit Paris - Spring, 1914. Here they leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Date: 1914

Background imageOfficial Collection: Antonios Michelidakis - Elected President of Cretan Assembly

Antonios Michelidakis - Elected President of Cretan Assembly
Following the Theriso Revolt of 1905/6, an agreement between the former rebels of Theriso and the Cretan Assembly allowed for the creation of a constituent assembly led by Antonios Michelidakis

Background imageOfficial Collection: Top Russian Diplomatic Staff in Italy

Top Russian Diplomatic Staff in Italy. Date: circa 1905

Background imageOfficial Collection: South Africa - Graaff Reinet - New Post Office

South Africa - Graaff Reinet - New Post Office
South Africa, Eastern Cape - Graaff Reinet - New Post Office. Date: circa 1930s

Background imageOfficial Collection: The Cenotaph, Blackpool, Lancashire

The Cenotaph, Blackpool, Lancashire - dedicated in 1923. Date: 1923

Background imageOfficial Collection: King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway and Flag

King Haakon VII and Queen Maud of Norway and Flag
King Haakon VII (1872-1957) and Queen Maud (1869-1938) of Norway and the Norwegian Flag and coat of arms. Issued to celebrate the coronation of Haakon in November 1905. Date: 1905

Background imageOfficial Collection: Turkey - Bohemian Group

Turkey - Bohemian Group
Turkey - Bohemian (Gypsy) Group with Trouchudji- Bachi Turkish Official. Date: circa 1910s

Background imageOfficial Collection: War Ministry Gate, Beyazit, Istanbul, Turkey

War Ministry Gate, Beyazit, Istanbul, Turkey 1895

Background imageOfficial Collection: Thames Embankment and Cecil Hotel, London

Thames Embankment and Cecil Hotel, London. Hotel built between 1890 and 1896 in the Wrenaissance style by Perry and Reed. First Headquarters of the Royal Air Force. Demolished in 1930

Background imageOfficial Collection: Georgia - Tbilisi (Tiflis) - Parade before the Vice-Regent

Georgia - Tbilisi (Tiflis) - Parade before the Vice-Regent General Count Varantzoff Dachkoff Date: circa 1911

Background imageOfficial Collection: Four Generations of Swedish Royalty

Four Generations of Swedish Royalty - (seated) King Oscar II (18291907) pictured with (back left) his son (the future King) Gustaf V (Oscar Gustaf Adolf)

Background imageOfficial Collection: Washington DC, USA - The White House - East Room

Washington DC, USA - The White House - East Room
Washington DC, USA - The White House - The East Room. Date: 1920

Background imageOfficial Collection: Washington DC, USA - The White House - South Front

Washington DC, USA - The White House - South Front Date: 1920

Background imageOfficial Collection: Washington DC, USA - The White House from Penn Avenue

Washington DC, USA - The White House from Penn Avenue
Washington DC, USA - The White House from Pennsylvania Avenue. Date: 1920

Background imageOfficial Collection: Paris, France - Spanish Diplomatic Wives outside the Emabssy

Paris, France - Spanish Diplomatic Wives outside the Emabssy
Paris, France - Spanish Diplomatic Wives outside the Embassy awaiting the official visit of King Alfonso XIII of Spain. Date: 1905

Background imageOfficial Collection: Arthur Coventry - Jockey Club Starter

Arthur Coventry - Jockey Club Starter
Arthur Coventry - Former jockey, who became the Official Starter for the Jockey Club (see: 10073346). Date: 1892

Background imageOfficial Collection: The Octroi - Sketch in Paris by Phil May

The Octroi - Sketch in Paris by Phil May. The Octroi was a local consumption tax, so this gentleman is seemingly the tax collector. Date: 1898

Background imageOfficial Collection: A Turkish Nobleman - caricature by Phil May

A Turkish Nobleman - caricature by Phil May, sketched from life. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageOfficial Collection: A burly Russian coachman, Moscow, Russia

A burly Russian coachman, Moscow, Russia
A Russian coachman and his carriage, Moscow, Russia Date: circa 1903

Background imageOfficial Collection: Russia - Guard outside an official administrative building

Russia - Guard outside an official administrative building or Palace (?). Date: 1902



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