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Sitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, 1856. Creator: SmythSitting of the Crimean Board of Inquiry, in the Hall of Chelsea Hospital, [London], 1856. Military investigation into the actions of certain British officers during the Crimean War
The Mayor of Casterbridge, by Thomas Hardy. "I have done wrong in coming to ee", 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33. January to June, 1886"
The late Captain Lewis Edward Nolan, 15th Hussars, 1854. Creator: UnknownThe late Captain Lewis Edward Nolan, 15th Hussars, 1854. British officer killed in the Charge of the Light Brigade during the Crimean War. Poor Lewis Nolan has gone to his rest
The Light Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 1854. Creator: UnknownThe Light Cavalry Charge at Balaclava, 1854. Crimean War: disastrous communication breakdown. When Lord Lucan received the order from Captain Nolan, and had read it, he asked
The British Steamer "Bengal" bringing a supposed Russian Prize into Madras Harbour, 1854. Creator: UnknownThe British Steamer "Bengal" bringing a supposed Russian Prize into Madras Harbour, 1854. Madras [Chennai in India] was thrown into a state of great excitement by the appearance of a ship
Sketches, after 1863. Creator: Jean Francois MilletSketches, after 1863
Vous savez bien l'éponge que vous disiez.. 1842. Creator: Honore DaumierVous savez bien l'eponge que vous disiez.. 1842. Vous savez bien l'eponge que vous disiez que je l'avais perdue; eh bien vous l'aviez mise dans le vol-au-vent de madame Grimblot
3c American Authors Ralph Waldo Emerson die proof attached to plate proof, 14612. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving
The Open Book, 1861. Creator: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerThe Open Book, 1861
Nadab and Abihu, 1549. Creator: Augustin HirschvogelNadab and Abihu, 1549
Epimetheus opening Pandoras box, 1531-76. Creator: Giulio BonasoneEpimetheus opening Pandoras box, 1531-76
The Murder of Polonius, 1834-43. 1834-43. Creator: Eugene DelacroixThe Murder of Polonius, 1834-43. In act 3, scene 4, Hamlet kills the courtier Polonious, believing him to be the king
To his unspeakable horror... the moonlight reveals the head of Kesa - his love!, 1919To his unspeakable horror and amazement the moonlight reveals the head of Kesa - his love!, 1919. The murderer is seen coming out upon the top of the steps into the moonlight
Awkward Mistake, 1897. Creator: John LeechAwkward Mistake, 1897. An unfortunate soldier receives a cannonball in the stomach. From " The Comic History of England" by Gilbert Abbott A Beckett
The King is Crowned, May 12 1937. From Coronation Souvenir Book 1937, edited by Gordon Beckles. [Daily Express, London, 1937]
The Queen cried to him to forbear, 1905. Artist: Dora CurtisThe Queen cried to him to forbear, 1905. The Queen tries to poison her stepson Tristram, when her husband nearly drinks the poison instead
Something Wrong Somewhere, c1850. Artist: Charles GreenSomething Wrong Somewhere, c1850. From International Art: Past and Present by Alfred Yockney. [Virtue & Company, London, c1915]
A Duck in the Park, c1870. Attracting over 77 million visitors a year, Londons eight Royal Parks, the Royal Parks of London are lands originally owned by the monarchy of the United Kingdom for
Orpheus, leading Eurydice out of Hell, looks back upon her and loses her forever, 1733. Artist: Bernard PicartOrpheus, leading Eurydice out of Hell, looks back upon her and loses her forever, 1733. A plate from Le temple des Muses, Amsterdam, 1733. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere
Sisygambis... Mistakes Hephistion (Hephaestion) for Alexander the Great, 18th century. Artist: Mura, Francesco deSisygambis, Mother of Darius III, Mistakes Hephistion (Hephaestion) for Alexander the Great, 18th century. After Alexanders (356-323 BC) defeat of the Persian King Darius III (died 331 BC)
An Accident Aboard the Victoria, 22 June 1893. Artist: Henri MeyerAn Accident Aboard the Victoria, 22 June 1893. The Camperdown rammes the Victoria by mistake, causing the death of Admiral Tyron and 359 Officers and English Sailors, 22 June 1893
The Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. Artist: Giovanni Battista TiepoloThe Procession of the Trojan Horse into Troy, c1760. From the National Gallery, London
New letter boxes being mistaken for heating stoves!, 1855. One of Londons first pillar (letter) boxes was erected by the Post Office at the corner of Fleet Street and Farringdon Street
5c American Authors Louisa May Alcott die proof attached to plate proof, 14598. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving
3c Pan American Union die proof attached to plate proof, 14682. Certified plate proofs are the last printed proof of the plate before printing the stamps at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
He smothers her: plate 13 from Othello (Act 5, Scene 2), etched 1844, reprinted 1900