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The Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. The Thin Red Line at Balaclava, 1854, (1939). The Thin Red Line was a military action by the British Sutherland Highlanders 93rd (Highland)
Two Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Creator: UnknownTwo Wedgwood Mugs Designed by Eric Ravilious, 1944. Wedgwood Commemorations mug - Etruria 1730: Barlaston 1940; Edward VIII Coronation mug dated 1937
The Black Watch. Forward the 42nd! at the Alma, 1854, (1939). The Battle of the Alma (20 September 1854), which is usually considered the first battle of the Crimean War
The Royal Scots. The Square at Quatre Bras, 1815, (1939). The Royal Scots form a square with bayonets fixed to repulse the French
The Connaught Rangers. The Capture of The Citadel at Badajoz, 1812, (1939). British forces storming a French-held fortress in Spain during the Battle of Badajoz, 6 April 1812
The Gloucestershire Regiment. Back-to-Back at Alexandria, 1801, (1939). British forces fighting back-to-back against the French at the Battle of Alexandria in Egypt, 21 March 1801
Steamship La Champagne, French Line, from the Ocean and River Steamers series (N83) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1887
Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Artist: Alick P F RitchieSir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Portrait of Lipton (1848-1931) who created the famous Lipton tea brand and took part in the Americas Cup
Extraordinary Accumulation of Postage Stamps, 1850. Creator: UnknownExtraordinary Accumulation of Postage Stamps, 1850....a young lady...was to be placed in a convent, by her father, if she did not procure...one million of used postage stamps
Sheet of 60 Cinderella stamps commemorating King George VIs coronation, 1937. Cinderella stamps is a term used for stamps not issued for postal purposes
Ginger Rogers, American actress, dancer and singer, c1938. Ginger Rogers (1911-1995) appeared in 73 films over a 35 year movie career
Block of twenty Penny Black stamps, 1840, (1910). Valuable one-penny British stamps with the head of Queen Victoria. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (July 1910)
Kicking Horse River, British Columbia, Canada, c1920s. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Canada 1st series
Sir Harry Lauder, Scottish comedian, 1926. Artist: Alick P F RitchieSir Harry Lauder, Scottish comedian, 1926. Portrait of Lauder (1870-1950). Cigarette card with straight-line caricature, issued by John Player & Sons
The Crowning of Charlemagne, 800 AD, (19th century). Charlemagne (c742-814), king of the Franks (768-814) was crowned Holy Roman Emperor in 800 AD by Leo III
The Royal Scots Greys. The Charge of the Greys at Waterloo, 1815, (1939). Scottish regiment capturing the Eagle flag of the French 45th Ligne at the Battle of Waterloo, 18 June 1815
Janice Jarratt, American actress, 1938. Janice Jarratt (1914-1991) made one film appearance, uncredited, in Kid Millions in 1934
Anita Page, American film actress, c1938. Anita Page (1910-2008) reached stardom in the last years of the silent film era and became a highly popular young star
Kathleen Burke, American film actress, c1938. Kathleen Burke (1913-1980) appeared in several films in the 1930s, including The Lives of a Bengal Lancer, with Gary Cooper, and The Last Outpost
Irene Ware, American film actress, c1938. Irene Ware (1910-1993) was Miss United States at the 1929 International Pageant of Pulchritude (Miss Universe pageant)
Pineapple plantation, Australia, 1928. Cigarette card produced by the Westminster Tobacco Co Ltd, Australia, 2nd series
Axe-Head, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
The Menat, 1923. Symbol of the ancient Egyptian goddess Hathor, worn for protection, fertility and virility. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London)
The Hand, 1923. One of a series of WD & HO Wills Cigarette Cards called Lucky Charms, (Bristol and London, 1923)
Wilhelm Conrad Roentgen, German physicist, (c1924). On 8 November 1895, Roentgen (or Rontgen, 1845-1923) discovered what came to be known as X-rays
The Smithfield Club Medal: obverse, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Smithfield Club Medal: obverse, 1862. Commemorative medal with '...the likeness of the celebrated Wiseton shorthorn breeder, John Charles, Earl Spencer'
The Smithfield Club Medal: reverse, 1862. Creator: UnknownThe Smithfield Club Medal: reverse, 1862. '...when the late Duke of Richmond died his services to the club and his sheep successes were acknowledged by placing bis Grace's [likeness]
12c Washington trial color card proof, 1881. Creator: American Bank Note Company12c Washington trial color card proof, 1881. Trial color proof prepared for the 1881 International Cotton Exposition in Atlanta.; In 1881
3c Franklin essay, 1851. Creator: Unknown3c Franklin essay, 1851. Essay attributed to Gavit & Co
24c Washington trial color card proof, 1881. Creator: American Bank Note Company24c Washington trial color card proof, 1881. Trial color proof prepared for the 1881 International Cotton Exposition in Atlanta.; In 1881
90c Washington trial color card proof, 1881. Creator: American Bank Note Company90c Washington trial color card proof, 1881. Trial color proof prepared for the 1881 International Cotton Exposition in Atlanta.; In 1881
1c Franklin Bowlsby coupon essay, c. 1867. Creator: Unknown1c Franklin Bowlsby coupon essay, c. 1867. With coupon and 13x16mm grill
5c Washington New York postmaster provisional RHM signed single, 1845-1846. Used 5-cent postmaster provisional; initialed " RHM" in red ink, for Robert H
1c Franklin E Grill single, 1868. Creator: Unknown1c Franklin E Grill single, 1868. Unused; perf 12
3c Steam Locomotive essay, 1869. Creator: Unknown3c Steam Locomotive essay, 1869
10c Shield and Eagle G Grill single, 1869. Creator: Unknown10c Shield and Eagle G Grill single, 1869. Perf 12
10c St. Louis Bear type I postmaster provisional single, 1845. Creator: Unknown10c St. Louis Bear type I postmaster provisional single, 1845
90c Washington single, 1860. Creator: Unknown90c Washington single, 1860. 90-cent unused single
30c Franklin re-issue single, 1875. Creator: Unknown30c Franklin re-issue single, 1875. In 1875, Post Office Department officials decided to exhibit samples of all previously issued stamps at the Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia the following
3c Washington War Department single, 1879. Creator: Unknown3c Washington War Department single, 1879
1c Franklin Interior Department single, 1879. Creator: Unknown1c Franklin Interior Department single, 1879
30c Postage Due single, 1879. Creator: Unknown30c Postage Due single, 1879
5c Postage Due single, 1879. Creator: Unknown5c Postage Due single, 1879
50c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884. Creator: Unknown50c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884
10c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884. Creator: Unknown10c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884
2c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884. Creator: Unknown2c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884
3c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884. Creator: Unknown3c Postage Due specimen overprint single, 1884
50c Postage Due single, 1879. Creator: Unknown50c Postage Due single, 1879