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Advert for The Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch 1930Jabez Wolffe timing Miss Micky West for forth-coming attempt on Channel records. The most accurate wrist watch in the World made waterproof. Date: 1930
Gas proof pram, 1938. A resident of Hextable in Kent, invented a gas proof pram in which a baby could be kept safe during an air raid
House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSRHouse to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR
The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating" From " Proverbs", a series of postcards. " 1904
The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley sArthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts
The benefits of taking the water at Bad Wildungen, GermanyComic illustration of the wonderful benefits to a ladys urinary tract (!) having taken the water at Bad Wildungen - a German therapeutic spa Town with springs that bring forth water containing iron
R. A. F. AttireThis illustration shows an assortment of Royal Air Force attire. 1. R.A.F. Battledress. 2. Sidcot outer suit of windproof canvas. 3. Sidcot inner lining. 4. Irvingsuit lambskin leather jacket. 5
Advertising blotter, Admiring the Portfolio of Art Prints - Burlington Gallery, London Proof Prints Date: circa 1900
The Peacocks SkirtAn original, vintage, poster of The Peacock Skirt, an 1893 illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, published by Big O Posters Inc, in about 1969
White Star Line - antique brass flare pistolWhite Star Line - rare antique brass SPRA flare pistol, stamped White Star Line 22368 with proof mark. Barrel 3.75 inches. with deactivation certificate, dated 5/4/00
La Rue des Mauvais GarconsThis proof on Chinese paper, shows two dark figures, conversing in a shadowed street in France. (The street of the bad boys). A very rare example, purchased by Mr
LAbside d Notre DameThis etching shows the apse of the Notre Dame cathedral in paris, overlooking the Seine River. Many high ranking clergy were buries in this part of the cathedral. Date: 1854
Windmill Hill, DorsetshireA landscape etching of Windmill Hill, in Dorsetshire, England. Date: 1877
Ratner branch bank strong room door, drill proof and blowpipe resisting. Date: circa 1920s
Nibelungenlied. Kriemhild requiring the proof of the coffinNibelungenlied. Anonymous epic poem. 13th century. Scene depicting Kriemhild requiring the proof of the coffin. Engraving by A. Closs. Germania, 1882. Colored
THE FLYING DUTCHMANSenta, in love with the legendary sea-captain Vanderdecken, throws herself into the sea as a proof of her faithfulness unto death
Proof of the PuddingThe Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating. Artists interpretation of a traditional proverb. Artist: Helen GC Marsh Lambert. Date: circa 1916
Man checking pipes at a distillery, south-west LondonMan checking pipes (the specific gravity of the contents to ascertain the strength or proof) at the worm end, at the Octavius Smith and Co distillery, Thames Bank, south-west London. Date: 1842
Marchioness of Lansdowne presents cup to Harris St. JohnThe Marchioness of Lansdowne presenting the Col. John McKie Memorial Challenge Cup to Jajor E. D. Harris-St.John, who won the race at the Perth Hunt meeting, Scone Palace on Rough Proof. Date: 1950
William Caxton checking a proofThe printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1481
CAXTON AND HIS PRESSThe printer William Caxton checking a proof. Printed the first English illustrated book, the encyclopaedia The Myrrour of the worlde in 1481. Date: circa 1475
Advert for Chancery Lane Safe Deposit 1887Chancery Lane safe deposit is to provide for the use of the public an absolutely secure but inexpensive depositoryfor titile deeds, jewellery
Galician granary - 02Galician granaries, on a farm in Northern Spain Date: 1990
Galician granary - 01Galician granary, on a farm in Northern Spain Date: 1990
Fire Curtain - Shakespeare Theatre - Stratford-upon-AvonFire Safety Curtain - Shakespeare Memorial Theatre - Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. Date: circa 1920s
Advertising postcard for Bacardi Rum from Cuba - A jolly pipe-smoking tourist staggering toward the gangplank bridge of his liner clutching his precious three bottles... Date: 1940
Old Swedish Matchbox label with Robber and a tiger hunting possibly for the Chinese market Date: c. 1910s
Supposed foot of the Loch Ness Monster, Castle UrquhartSupposed foot of the Loch Ness Monster, found on the shore of the loch near Castle Urquhart, Scotland. Date: circa 1935
The exhibit of the car of Gangster Jack Legs DiamondQueues awaiting entry to the exhibition of the $20, 000 Killer Car ( Direct from New York ) of American Gangster and Bootlegger Jack Legs Diamond (1897-1931) opposite Derrys Clock, 16 George Street
Advert for Chancery Lane safe deposit 1888Chancery Lane Safe Deposit, interior showing entrance, cash box room, vestibule, strong room and safes and telephone room for the use of renters. Date: 1888
Walter de la Mare drawing thatched cottageCharicature from Peacock Pie: a book of rhymesrevised proof copy, published by Constable, London captioned Late Date: 1924
Walter de la Mare drawing large building with chimneysCharicature from Peacock Pie: a book of rhymesrevised proof copy, published by Constable, London captioned Oughtoo Date: 1924
Walter de la Mare drawing black servant with peacockCharicature from Peacock Pie: a book of rhymesrevised proof copy, published by Constable, London captioned Peacock Pie Date: 1924
Walter de la Mare drawing 3 ladies gossippingCharicature from Peacock Pie: a book of rhymesrevised proof copy, published by Constable, London captioned The ladies Date: 1924
Walter de la Mare drawing soldier with rifleCharicature from Peacock Pie: a book of rhymesrevised proof copy, published by Constable, London captioned Tom Noddy Date: 1924
Walter de la Mare drawing Man in Cavalier costumeCharicature from Peacock Pie: a book of rhymesrevised proof copy, published by Constable, London. Captioned Rich past all belief Date: 1924
Walter de la Mare drawing Mr AlacadaccaCharicature from Peacock Pie: a book of rhymesrevised proof copy, published by Constable, London Date: 1924
Advert for Chancery Lane safe deposit 1886Fire-proof safes for all valuables; cash boxes, jewellery and title deeds. 1886
Suffragette Christmas CrackerRather Masculine Looking suffragette waving an umbrella proclaims, When a Voter I shall be Proof against all Bribery. Nor shall Vile Corruption prove of Avail. I ll Vote - for love
Canute reproving his courtiersCanute (Cnut) reproving his courtiers. King Canute of England (1016-1035) and Denmark (1018-1035) gets his feet wet to demonstrate to his sycophantic courtiers that even kings have no power over
Highlander wearing rainproof hat 1915Photograph of Highlander wearing rainproof clothing, on sentry-go in campaigning kit, khaki apron and short ankle-puttes in place of regulation spats. 1915
First Page Proof (Paper)The night editor of the Daily Mail inspects the first page proof direct from the stone. Date: 1950s
Gutenberg Takes ProofGutenberg takes a proof
Caxton Reads 1st ProofsCaxton reads his first proof- sheet while a group of fellow printers look on anxiously Date: March 1474
Advertisement, The General Dual 8 TireAdvertisement, The General Dual 8 Blowout-Proof Tire (Tyre), the biggest advance in skid prevention in 25 years - let the smile of safety replace the frown of fear when it rains. 1935
Winston Churchill and his various headgearAn article entitled The colonel and his new " nut" (every apology!) showing a vast array of hats and helmets worn by Winston Churchill
The Monitor: Automatic but not fool-proof by H. M. Bateman" The Monitor. Automatic, but not fool-proof: a war-drama in nine fits." This Bateman cartoon from World War One sends up the jingoistic, often misguided
Employment of dogs in warfare, French Lines, WW1Employment of dogs in warfare, showing shelters for Red Cross dogs within the French Lines. The kennels are bombproof and made as comfortable as possible. Date: 1915