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Two Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. Artist: W Heath RobinsonTwo Rogues Calling Themselves Weavers Made Their Appearance, c1930. An illustration from The Emperors New Clothes by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen
The Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. Artist: W Heath RobinsonThe Nile Flood Had Retired, c1930. An illustration from The Marsh Kings Daughter by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen
And The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. Artist: W Heath RobinsonAnd The Cat Said, Can You Purr?, c1930. An illustration from The Ugly Duckling by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen
Rudyard Kipling, 1935, (1933). Artist: GL Manuel FreresRudyard Kipling, 1935, (1933). Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936), English writer. From Rudyard Kiplings Verse, Inclusive Edition, 1885-1932. [Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London, 1933]
Sir J. M. Barrie, 1928. Creator: UnknownSir J. M. Barrie, 1928. Scottish novelist and dramatist Sir James Matthew Barrie (1860-1937) is best remembered as the author of " Peter Pan"
The Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. Artist: W Heath RobinsonThe Little Robber-Maiden, c1930. An illustration from The Snow Queen by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen
Mary, 1914. Creator: James Jebusa ShannonMary, 1914. Portrait of Mary, Princess Royal (1897-1965), the third child and eldest daughter of King George V and Mary of Teck
Prince William of Orange In His Thirteenth Year, c1662, (1928). Creator: UnknownPrince William of Orange In His Thirteenth Year, c1662, (1928). Portrait of Willihellimus Henricus ye IIId Prince of Oringe, the future King William III of England (1650-1702) as a teenager
The Quay, North Shields, 1928. Creator: F RobsonThe Quay, North Shields, 1928. Buildings on the quayside in the port of North Shields, Tyneside. From " The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1928". [Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, London, 1928]
Alfred Noyes, 1928. Creator: Frank E SlaterAlfred Noyes, 1928. Portrait of British poet, short-story writer and playwright Alfred Noyes (1880-1958). From " The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1928"
Head-Piece to The Ghost Raid. 1928. Creator: UnknownHead-Piece to " The Ghost Raid". 1928. Boy scouts round a camp fire. Illustration originally published in " Blackies Boys Annual", (Blackie & Son, 1928)
Princess Rosetta, 1928. Creator: Edmund DulacPrincess Rosetta, 1928. Illustration to a story titled The King of the Peacocks, originally published in " A Fairy Garland"
Little Princess, 1928. Creator: John KettelwellLittle Princess, 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp", retold and decorated by John Kettelwell, (Alfred A Knopf, London, 1928)
W. H. Davies, 1928. Creator: Frank E SlaterW. H. Davies, 1928. Portrait of Welsh poet and writer William Henry Davies (1871-1940). From " The Bookman - Special Christmas Number 1928". [Hodder & Stoughton Ltd, London, 1928]
Seizing the Reins in One Hand, and Stirring Up the Horse with his Umbrella, 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Scarlet Herring" by E A Parry, [Heinemann]
Jamess Court, Edinburgh, 1928. Creator: WH CaffynJamess Court, Edinburgh, 1928. From " The Journal of a Tour to the Hebrides with Samuel Johnson" by Scottish diarist and author James Boswell (1740-1795)
St. Johns Gateway, Clerkenwell, 1928. Creator: UnknownSt. Johns Gateway, Clerkenwell, 1928. St Johns Gate in Clerkenwell, London, built in 1504 by Thomas Docwra, prior of the Priory of the Knights of Saint John
Facsimile page of MS for Indian Summer of a Forsyte, by John Galsworthy, 1918, (1928)Facsimile page of MS for " Indian Summer of a Forsyte", by John Galsworthy, 1918, (1928). Handwritten manuscript, last page of " Indian Summer of a Forsyte", by John Galsworthy
Facsimile page of MS for The Country House, by John Galsworthy, 1907, (1928)Facsimile page of MS for " The Country House", by John Galsworthy, 1907, (1928). Handwritten manuscript, Chapter VII of " The Country House", by John Galsworthy, [1907]
Borwick Hall, from the North-West, 1928. Creator: UnknownBorwick Hall, from the North-West, 1928. Borwick Hall in Lancashire is a 16th century manor house. Illustration originally published in " The Domestic Architecture of England during the Tudor
Hornblower surrenders, 1920, (1928). Creator: Foulsham and BanfieldHornblower surrenders, 1920, (1928). Mr. George Elton as Dawker; Miss Helen Heye as Mrs. Hillcrist and Mr. Edmund Gwenn as Hornblower, in " The Skin Game"
The Rape of the Lock, 1896, (1928). Creator: Aubrey BeardsleyThe Rape of the Lock, 1896, (1928). The Baron (left) is snipping off a lock of Belindas hair with a pair of scissors. ( Rape in this case is derived from the Latin rapere, meaning to snatch, to grab)
Last Scene of Strife. 1909, (1928). Creator: UnknownLast Scene of " Strife". 1909, (1928). Mr. Norman McKinnel as John Anthony and Mr. J. Fisher White as David Roberts
From Count Burkhardt. 1862, (1928). Creator: UnknownFrom " Count Burkhardt". 1862, (1928). Nun by a window. Illustration to the poem " Count Burkhardt" by EL, published in " Once a Week", vol 7 (June-December)
The Plays of J. M. Barrie in One Volume, 1928. Creator: UnknownThe Plays of J.M. Barrie in One Volume, 1928. Advertisement: Hodder and Stoughton announce the Plays of J.M. Barrie in One Volume
The Hidden Treasure, 1864, (1928). Creator: Dalziel BrothersThe Hidden Treasure, 1864, (1928). Engraving after John Everett Millais from the series The Parable of our Lord. Illustration originally published in " Illustrators of the Sixties" by
The Hon. Maurice Baring, 1928. Creator: Frank E SlaterThe Hon. Maurice Baring, 1928. Portrait of British dramatist, poet, translator, travel writer and war correspondent Maurice Baring (1874-1945)
Queen Caroline, 1820, (1928). Creators: Unknown, Thomas A WoolnothQueen Caroline, 1820, (1928). Portrait of Caroline of Brunswick (1768-1821), queen consort of King George IV. From a drawing by Wageman. Engraving dated June 28th, 1820
Rome and the Tiber. A Pageant Set on Seven Hills, 1928. Creator: Donald MaxwellRome and the Tiber. A Pageant Set on Seven Hills, 1928. View of the basilica of St Peter s, Ponte Sant Angelo and Castel Santangelo on the River Tiber, Rome, Italy
Solomon Sights the Mysterious Palace, 1928. Creator: John Henry AmshewitzSolomon Sights the Mysterious Palace, 1928. Illustration originally published in " Myth and Legend of Ancient Israel" by Donald A. Mackenzie, [Gresham Publishing Co]
Humpty-Dumpty, 1928. Creator: UnknownHumpty-Dumpty, 1928. Nursery-rhyme character with crutch, eye-patch and hot water bottle. Illustration originally published in a childrens annual, [SW Partridge & Co]
Abahnahzur, 1928. Creator: John KettelwellAbahnahzur, 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Story of Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp", retold and decorated by John Kettelwell, (Alfred A Knopf, London, 1928)
Cordelia for Distinctive Book Jackets, 1928. Creator: UnknownCordelia for Distinctive Book Jackets, 1928....artistic Jackets for Books, Catalogues, Music Portfolios, etc... ; advertisement for book jackets made by John Dickinson & Co Ltd of Croxley Mills
A Navigating Expert at Work in His Study with Globe and Compass, c1591, (1928). After The Invention of the Compass, an engraving after Joannes Stradanus
The Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Creator: UnknownThe Duchess at Bisham Abbey, 1928. Portrait of the then Duchess of York, (future Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, 1900-2002), at Bisham Abbey in Berkshire
If Thou Wilt Listen To Advice... 1928. Creator: M Watson-Williams" If Thou Wilt Listen To Advice...". 1928. Illustration originally published in " Tales from the Gulistan" [or Rose Garden of the Sheik Sa di of Shiraz] by Sir Richard Burton
He Pointed To A Rusty Iron Staple, 1928. Creator: Charles Edmund Brock" He Pointed To A Rusty Iron Staple", 1928. Illustration originally published in " The Broad Highway" by Jeffery Farnol, [Sampson Low]
Somerset House, 1928. Creator: Joseph PennellSomerset House, 1928. View of Somerset House and Waterloo Bridge over the River Thames in London. Illustration originally published in " A London Reverie" by Joseph Pennell, [MacMillan]
Ferrara: The Ducal Palace, 1928. Creator: UnknownFerrara: The Ducal Palace, 1928. The Castello Estense in Ferrara, Italy. A mediaeval fortress which was converted into the ducal residence of the Este family during the Renaissance
At the Auction, 1920, (1928). Creator: Foulsham and BanfieldAt the Auction, 1920, (1928). Mr. Athole Stewart as Hillcrist; Miss Helen Heye as Mrs. Hillcrist; Miss Meggie Albanesi as Chloe and Mr. Edmund Gwenn as Hornblower, in " The Skin Game"
I Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. Artist: W Heath RobinsonI Must Venture to the Churchyard, c1930. An illustration from The Wild Swans by Hans Christian Andersen. From Hans Andersens Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen
Map of India in 1757, (c1912). From The Romance of India, edited by Herbert Strang. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, c1912]
Hawkins Presenting King Jamess Letter to the Great Mogul, 1608 (c1912). In 1607, William Hawkins commanded the ship (Hector)
Vasco Da Gama Visiting the King of Calicut, 1498 (c1912). In 1498 Vasco da Gama landed in Calicut. His arrival has often been considered as the beginning of a new phase during which the control of
A view over Constantinople showing the Mosque of Santa Sophia, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
Street vista in Galata from end of bridge, Constantinople, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
St. Georges Greek Church, now a mosque, Constantinople, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]
Interior of Santa Sophia, 1913. From The Near East, by Robert Hitchens. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1913]