14th Collection (page 3)

The four men in charge of the signal box at Brighton
The four electrical signal men in charge of the large electrical signal box at Brighton which controls the passage of trains entering Preston Park, Brighton Station

The Earl of Derbys Cabinet, 1867
Engraving showing the Cabinet of then Prime Minister, Edward George Geoffrey Smith Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby (1799-1869)

Petworth Church 1940S
The Parish Church of St. Mary the Virgin, Petworth, West Sussex. The original building dates back to the 14th century, extensively rebuilt in 1827 by Sir Charles Barry

Cathars Maltreat Enemies
Cathars (Albigeois) ill-treat their enemies : anti-Cathar propaganda by Catholic convert Collin de Plancy who had formerly opposed the Church

U Monk in Wine Cellar
U A conscientious monk tastes the monastery wine to make sure it is ageing well and keeping in good condition, a duty which must be performed

The Bystander Riviera Number 1923
The front cover of The Bystander Riviera Number. A colour illustration showing a glamorous couple stood overlooking a moonlit Monte Carlo

GEBER Either the Arabian alchemist of the 8th to 9th centuries or the 14th century Spanish alchemist who wrote under the same name

Templars (Munchener)

Geber Teaching
GEBER Spanish alchemist teaching chemistry at the school of Edessa, Greece

Peter I King of Portugal, published in 1915 (print)
3533875 Peter I King of Portugal, published in 1915 (print); (add.info.: Peter I, 1320 - 1367, called the Just or the Cruel. King of Portugal and of the Algarves)

Erwin von Steinbach
3253089 Erwin von Steinbach; (add.info.: Erwin von Steinbach, c.1244-1318. German architect, and a central figure in the construction of the Strasbourg Cathedral)

pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination)
1753554 pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan,15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pope Benedict XII receiving letter sent by the Great Kaan of Katey in 1338)

Hubert van Eyck aka Huybrecht van Eyck, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432460 Hubert van Eyck aka Huybrecht van Eyck, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hubert van Eyck aka Huybrecht van Eyck, c. 1385/90-1426)

The Coronation of a Monarch from The Liber Regalis. From The Illustrated London News, 1910
2915354 The Coronation of a Monarch from The Liber Regalis. From The Illustrated London News, 1910.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Aristotle (384-322 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist: Allegorical illustration of Dame Justice ruling all
531075 Aristotle (384-322 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist: Allegorical illustration of Dame Justice ruling all aspects from legal justice down to personal justice and obedience

Berenguer VI de Entenza
3253043 Berenguer VI de Entenza; (add.info.: Berenguer VI de Entenza, ?-1306. Aragonese nobleman and chief of the Almogavars)

Cathedral of Krakaw, 19th century (engraving)
3618445 Cathedral of Krakaw, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Cathedral of Krakaw or The Royal Archcathedral Basilicia of Saint Stanislaus and Wenceslaus or the Wawel Cathedral)

Franklin Pierce, 1804 - 1869
3083292 Franklin Pierce, 1804 - 1869.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 14th president of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.).

Franklin Pierce, 1804-1869. 14th president of the United States 1853-57 From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers
3052903 Franklin Pierce, 1804-1869. 14th president of the United States 1853-57 From a 19th century print engraved by J Rogers; Private Collection.

Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination)
1754103 Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo and Marco Polo the safe-conduct to Peking, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Kubilai Khan giving to Nicolo)

Alfonso de Santa Maria de Cartagena, aka Alfonso de Carthagena or Alonso de Cartagena
3473233 Alfonso de Santa Maria de Cartagena, aka Alfonso de Carthagena or Alonso de Cartagena, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian writer (Divine Comedy), here crowned with laurels, engraving
1702800 Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) Italian writer (Divine Comedy), here crowned with laurels, engraving; (add.info.: Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) italian writer (Divine Comedy)

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet (the Parson). 14th century (engraving after the illustration in)
536690 Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet (the Parson). 14th century (engraving after the illustration in the Ellesmere manuscript of Canterbury Tales); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Church of St. Rombaut or Rumold, 13th and 14th century, in Mechlin, Belgium. Engraved by J
3052826 Church of St. Rombaut or Rumold, 13th and 14th century, in Mechlin, Belgium. Engraved by J. Le Heux from a 19th century print by D. Roberts.; Private Collection.

Edward III
3253006 Edward III; (add.info.: Edward III, 1312 -1377. King of England. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439, after a 19th century print
3252952 Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439, after a 19th century print.; (add.info.: Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439)

Paul of Burgos, aka Pablo de Santa Maria, Paul de Santa Maria, and Pauli episcopi Burgensis, c
3473308 Paul of Burgos, aka Pablo de Santa Maria, Paul de Santa Maria, and Pauli episcopi Burgensis, c, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination)
1744413 Religious dance of indian women, 15th century (illulination); (add.info.: Religious dance of indian women , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

Thurnberg Castle, aka Burg Maus, Germany, built 1356. Engraved by J.T. Willmore from a 19th century print by D. Roberts
3052832 Thurnberg Castle, aka Burg Maus, Germany, built 1356. Engraved by J.T. Willmore from a 19th century print by D. Roberts.; Private Collection.

Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, 1799 - 1869
3083158 Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley, 14th Earl of Derby, 1799 - 1869.; Private Collection; (add.info.: British statesman and three times Prime Minister of the United Kingdom)

Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473239 Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, c.1390 - 1453)

Alonso Perez de Guzman, aka Guzman el Bueno, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain
3473237 Alonso Perez de Guzman, aka Guzman el Bueno, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college
536698 Geoffrey Chaucer (c1345-1400) English poet. The Manciple, man who buys provisions for a college, monastery or inn of court

St John the Evangelist shown with his symbol, the eagle. Artist, Giovanni de Paolo. 14th century (Italian object)
534691 St John the Evangelist shown with his symbol, the eagle. Artist, Giovanni de Paolo. 14th century (Italian object); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The four great alchemists. 1652 (engraving From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London)
541724 The four great alchemists. 1652 (engraving From Elias Ashmole Theatrum Chemicum Britannicum London); (add.info.: From left to right)

Viking ship with dragon prow carrying warriors to attack second vessel on right
534558 Viking ship with dragon prow carrying warriors to attack second vessel on right. 14th century (painting in Danish church); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Philippa of Hainaut persuading her husband king Edward III, to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais in 1347
1219762 Philippa of Hainaut persuading her husband king Edward III, to spare the lives of the Burghers of Calais in 1347, 1901 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Plan of an English mediaeval manor ddated 14th century (print)
2603530 Plan of an English mediaeval manor ddated 14th century (print); (add.info.: From Historical Atlas, published 1923.).

John Duns, aka Duns Scotus
3253069 John Duns, aka Duns Scotus; (add.info.: John Duns, aka Duns Scotus, c. 1266-1308. Important philosopher-theologian of the High Middle Ages. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c)

Philip V (1293-1322) King of France in 1314-1322, engraving
1704457 Philip V (1293-1322) King of France in 1314-1322, engraving; (add.info.: Philip V (1293-1322) king of France in 1314-1322, engraving).

pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination)
1744356 pepper harvest in south of India, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: pepper harvest in south of India , illustration from Book of Marvels of Marco Polo 15th century); Photo: Tallandier.

Arthur, 6th century semi-legendary Christian king of Britons. Late 14th century (tapestry)
531104 Arthur, 6th century semi-legendary Christian king of Britons. Late 14th century (tapestry); (add.info.: United Britons against Saxons whom he defeated c516 at battle of Badon Hill)

the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination)
1744355 the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: the Yellow River and city of Ho-Tchou-Fou)

Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination)
1744064 Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard, 15th century (illumination); (add.info.: Koubilai Khan hunting with falcon and leopard)

Philip IV (1268-1314) King of France in 1285-1314, engraving
1704455 Philip IV (1268-1314) King of France in 1285-1314, engraving; (add.info.: Philip IV (1268-1314) king of France in 1285-1314, engraving).

People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination)
1752497 People of Andaman cynocephali, 1410-1412 (illumination) by Master of Egerton, (active 1405-20); (add.info.: "People of Andaman cynocephali" Strange human creatures with dog heads)

Figure of Venugopala, South India, late Chola / early Vijayanagar period
2560278 Figure of Venugopala, South India, late Chola / early Vijayanagar period, late 13th / early 14th century (granite) (see also 2560277-82) by Indian School; height

Surrender of King John II of France at the Battle of Poitiers, 19 September 1356, during the Hundred Years War (1337-1453). Date: 1356

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