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Cockatoo, 19th century? Creator: UnknownCockatoo, 19th century?
The Great Seal of the Common Wealth of England, 1785. Creator: UnknownThe Great Seal of the Common Wealth of England, 1785. Two sides of the seal dating from the period of the English Commonwealth
The Arms of All Nations, 1858. Creator: UnknownThe Arms of All Nations, 1858. Coats of arms. From the " Illustrated London News", 7 August 1858
Chile, c1935. Creator: UnknownChile, c1935. From " An Album of National Flags and Arms". [John Player & Sons, c1935]
Grey crowned cranes, c1928. Creator: UnknownGrey crowned cranes, c1928. The grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) has a crown of stiff golden feathers, and is found in eastern and southern Africa
Western crowned pigeon, c1928. Creator: UnknownWestern crowned pigeon, c1928. The western crowned pigeon, also known as the common crowned pigeon or blue crowned pigeon (Goura cristata) has lacy crests over the head
London County Council ambulance, Deptford, 1935White London County Council ambulance, Deptford, 1935. The vehicle has ambulance written on its side, accompanied by a crest
Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, 1776Stones of crystals called Gems of Mount Vesuvius, Plate LIIII, from Campi Phlegraei: Observations on the Volcanoes of the Two Sicilies, by Sir William Hamilton (1730-1803)
Frank Billings Kellogg, former US Ambassador to Great Britain, making a speech, 1928Frank Billings Kellogg, US Secretary of State, making a speech, 1928. Frank Billings Kellogg (1856-1937) was US Ambassador to Great Britain from 1923-1925
Crest of the King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland and Hanover, 19th century
Mithridates defying the Romans, 1852. Artist: John LeechMithridates defying the Romans, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Hannibal crossing the Alps, 1852. Artist: John LeechHannibal crossing the Alps, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
Master of the Horse, 1852. Artist: John LeechMaster of the Horse, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
A Man of the Time of Henry I, 1907. Artist: Dion Clayton CalthropA Man of the Time of Henry I, 1907. From English Costume, painted and described by Dion Clayton Calthrop. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1907]
Pedigree of the Frowykes of Old Fold, 1886. Lithographic print from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886
Portrait of Michel Montaigne, c1578, (1939). Artist: Daniel DumonstierPortrait of Michel Montaigne, c1578, (1939). Michel de Montaigne (1533-1592), philosopher. The portrait is housed in the Musee de Conde, Chantilly, France. From Verve - Nos. 5-6, July-October 1939
An Album Cover by Girardet of Vienna, 1863. Artist: Robert DudleyAn Album Cover by Girardet of Vienna, 1863. Gifts presented to Alexandra of Denmark on the occasion of her marriage to the future Edward VII
The cover of A Memorial of the Marriage of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1863. Artist: Robert DudleyThe cover of A Memorial of the Marriage of HRH Albert Edward Prince of Wales, 1863. From A Memorial of the Marriage of H.R.H. Albert Edward, Prince of Wales and H.R.H
Boat Bill, (Cochlearius cochlearius), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures
The Hoopoe, (Upupa epops), c1850, (1856). From Bible Natural History: containing a Description of Quadrupeds, Birds, Trees, Plants, Insects, Etc, Mentioned in the Holy Scriptures
Lapwing (Vanellus cristacus), 1900, (1900). Artist: Charles WhymperLapwing (Vanellus cristacus), 1900, (1900). From The Game Birds and Wild Fowl of The British Islands, by Charles Dixon, illustrated by Charles Whymper. [Pawson & Brailsford, Sheffield, 1900]
Sir Charles Somerset, c1566. Artist: George GowerSir Charles Somerset, c1566. From The Connoisseur Volume XCII, edited by F. Gordon Roe. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1933]
Portland Bill to Portsmouth: The pursuit of the Spanish Armada by the English Fleet, c1588. Artist: Augustine RytherPortland Bill to Portsmouth: The pursuit of the Spanish Armada by the English Fleet, c1588. After Robert Adams. From The Connoisseur Volume XCI, edited by F. Gordon Roe
The National Savings Movement, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951
US Battleship Iowa, c1908. The USS Iowa was the very newest American battleship in the Spanish-American War. She took part in the Battle of Santiago on July 3, 1898
US Battleship Missouri, c1908. USS Missouri (BB-11), a Maine-class battleship, was the second ship of the United States Navy to be named Missouri
Printing press in Havana 1723, 1920sPrinting press, Havana in 1723. Printing was introduced to Havana in 1720 by Carlos Habre (French), who published a Letter of slavery to the Holiest Virgin of the Rosary
Simon de Montfort, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935Simon de Montfort. Based on his great seal at the British Museum. Taken from a series of cigarette cards entitled Celebrities of British History produced by Carreas Ltd, 1935
Title page to the Aureum Opus, 1515 (1964). Printed by Diego de Gumiel, Valencia, 1515. A print from A History of Wood Engraving, by Douglas Percy Bliss, Spring Books, London, 1964
Plum Duff, the drum-horse of the Royal Scots Greys, 1896. Artist: Gregory & CoPlum Duff, the drum-horse of the Royal Scots Greys, 1896. A print from The Navy and Army Illustrated, 1st May 1896
Rhea Silvia, 1852. Artist: John LeechRhea Silvia, 1852. The mother of Romulus and Remus. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
A Roman Critic, 1852. Artist: John LeechA Roman Critic, 1852. From The Comic History of Rome, by Gilbert A A Beckett, illustrated by John Leech. [Bradbury, Agnew & Co, London, 1852]
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Triumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1515, (1936). Artist: Albrecht DurerTriumphal Return of Maximilian I, 1515, (1936). A print from Durer, Und Seine Zeit, by Wilhelm Waetzoldt, Grosse Phaidon Ausgabe, 1936
John George Lambton, Earl of Durham, 19th century. Artist: J CochranJohn George Lambton, Earl of Durham, 19th century. Ambassador at the court of Russia from 1835 to 1837
The Burates, 19th century. Artist: T SpendeloneThe Burates, 19th century. Indigenous inhabitants of Siberia
The Ostiacks, 19th century. Artist: T SpendeloneThe Ostiacks, 19th century. Indigenous inhabitants of Siberia, with sturgeon, bow and arrow, and dead bear
The gold and silver coins in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1751. Artist: EldridgeThe gold and silver coins in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, 1751. Engraved for the Universal Magazine, 1751
Queen Mary I of England. Artist: Antonis MorQueen Mary I of England. Mary Tudor (1516-1558) was Queen of England and Queen of Ireland from 1553 until her death. Mary, the fourth and penultimate monarch of the Tudor dynasty
The Royal Barge, c1888. Built about 1600. In the custody of J A Messenger, Her Majestys Bargemaster. Illustration from The Life and Times of Queen Victoria Vol II, by Robert Wilson, (c1888)
Lord Seal keeper, costume design for Shakespeares play, Henry VIII, 19th century. A 19th-century costume design for William Shakespeares (1564-1616) play, Henry VIII
Sword of Charlemagne, c8th century, (1870). Sword belonging to the Frankish king and emperor Charlemagne (742-814 AD), preserved at the Weltliche Schatzkammer (Imperial Treasury) in Vienna, Austria
Heaume and crest of Edward, the Black Prince, in Canterbury Cathedral, 1924
King George V at the Cup Final, Wembley, April 23rd, 1927, (c1935)
Coin (Korabelnik) of Tsar Ivan III (Averse: blossom cross), 1471-1490Coin (Korabelnik) of Tsar Ivan III, (Averse: blossom cross), 1471-1490. Numismatic, Russian coins. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg
Napoleons carriage, Versailles, (late 19th century). Artist: John L StoddardNapoleons carriage, Versailles, (late 19th century). Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago, c1899)
King George II, (1824). Artist: RogersKing George II, (1824). Portrait of George Augustus (1683-1760), King of Great Britain
Prophecy figure II from Prognosticatio Eximii Doctoris Paracelsi, 1536. ArtistProphecy figure II from Prognosticatio Eximii Doctoris Paracelsi, 1536, A small book of 32 prophecies, filled with cryptic and allegorical symbols, by the Swiss astrologer