Abdullah Collection

ILN cover - Kuwait and its ruler, 1961
Front cover of The Illustrated London News featuring the ruler of Kuwait, H. H. Sheikh Sir Abdullah As-Salim As-Sabah with telegrams of support from Kuwaiti citizens

Khalid Abdullah Race Horse Owner 06 October 1993 Date: 06 October 1993

Courtyard, house of Abdullah Pasha, Damascus, Syria
Vintage 19th century photograph: courtyard of the house of Abdullah Pasha, Damascus, Syria

The worlds largest single oilfield: Kuwait and its fabulously rich ruler, Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salim Al-Sabah. The discovery of oil has brought immense wealth to Kuwait

The Reservoir of Abdullah, Saudi Arabia, illustration from "Pilgrimage to Nejd
LSE868542 The Reservoir of Abdullah, Saudi Arabia, illustration from " Pilgrimage to Nejd, the cradle of the Arab race", published in the World Tour

Lily Brayton and Ben Webster in Kismet
Miss Lily Brayton (1876-1953) in the role of Marsinah and Mr Ben Webster (1864-1947) in the role of Abdullah in the play Kismet. Date: 1912

LEM1265841; eLeemage; FRENCH RIGHTS NOT AVAILABLE; out of copyright

The Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving)
1590999 The Afghan Boundary Commission (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan Boundary Commission)

Male Lion, Abdullah, resting on a high platform
3712913 Male Lion, Abdullah, resting on a high platform, which has been constructed around the trunk od a small tree, in his enclosure at London Zoo in 1929 (b/w photo) by Bond

The Afghan War (engraving)
1058762 The Afghan War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afghan War. Illustration for The Graphic)

Khusrau and Shirin, dated A. H. 904 / A. D. 1498-99. Creator: Suzi
Khusrau and Shirin, dated A.H. 904/A.D. 1498-99

Abdullah Ibrahim, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, August 2001. Artist: Brian O Connor
Abdullah Ibrahim, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, August 2001

Abdullah Received in the Tent of Ibrahim Pasha, 1818, (c1847). Artist: Jean Adolphe Beauce
Abdullah Received in the Tent of Ibrahim Pasha, 1818, (c1847). A print from 19th Century Egypt, published 1847

Khojak Tunnel and railway, Balochistan, British India
Khojak Tunnel (Shela Bagh Tunnel) on the Quetta railway, Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan Province, British India (now in Pakistan), near the border with Afghanistan. Date: circa 1910s

Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, The Mad Mullah
Mohammed Abdullah Hassan, Somali religious and nationalist leader, nicknamed The Mad Mullah by the British. He was a Moslem fanatic, claiming to be the incarnation of Mahomet

Mufti head religious affairs Vanmour painted
The Mufti, head of religious affairs, Vanmour probably painted the portrait of Abdullah Efendi (1680? -1743). This originally Greek clergyman was attached to the court from 1718 in the function of

Emir Saud visit Emir Abdullah Amman Group front
Emir Sauds visit to Emir Abdullah in Amman. Group in front of reception tent. Emir Saud & Abdullah with British representative, etc. closer-up. 1935, Jordan, Amman

King Faysal Faisal I Iraq left brother Emir Abdullah
King Faysal (Faisal) I of Iraq (left) probably with his brother Emir Abdullah of Transjordan, at the palace, Baghdad, Iraq. 1932, Iraq, Baghdad

Coronation King Abdullah Amman Sheik handing
Coronation of King Abdullah in Amman. Sheik handing King Abdullah proclamation of the crowning. 1946, Jordan, Amman

Scots Mission Hospital Tiberias Morning service
Scots Mission Hospital, Tiberias. Morning service to gathering of out-patients (Rev. Abdullah). 1934, Israel, Tiberias

Abdullah Souzi, Jacob Wainwright Y James Chouma, Dr. David Livingstones Three Servants Taking Stock Of His Belongings After His Death In 1873. From El Mundo En La Mano Published 1878

Richard Burton As Haji Abdullah En Route To Mecca. Sir Richard Francis Burton, 1821-1890 British Explorer, Translator, Writer, Soldier, Orientalist, Ethnologist, Linguist, Poet, Hypnotist

Postman from Brummana with his donkey Abdullah
Postman from Brummana, Matn District, Mount Lebanon (Liban) with his donkey Abdullah. This animal is reputed to have been the strongest donkey in Lebanon and worked the route between Beirut

Abdullah cigarettes advertisement, WW1 - trench rats
One of a series of advertisements for Abdullah cigarettes during the First World War illustrated by Lewis Baumer. This one employs the familiar image of a British Tommy dismayed to find that

Circus Silhouette
A silhouette of a circus ring with tight-rope walkers. 1927

Impressions and Personalities at the Florida Club
Scenes in the Florida Club in South Bruton Mews where, the glass floor creates an effect quite unlike anything else in Town. Caricatures by Hynes include, top left, the secretary Captain J

Abdullah cigarettes advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Abdullah cigarettes during the First World War with a poem entitled, Cheero! reflecting the British Armys obsession with cigarettes or smokes

Egyptian Cigarettes
Abdullah Egyptian cigarettes in stylish leather cases. Date: 1930s

ABDULLAH I (1882-1951). Abdullah I bin al-Hussein, King of Jordan, 1946-1951. The coronation of King Abdullah I in Amman, Jordan

BATTLE OF OMDURMAN, 1898. Charge of the British 21st Lancers at the Battle of Omdurman, 2 September 1898. Color contemporary newspaper illustration

ISTANBUL: CUSTOMS HOUSE. The Customs House on the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

TURKEY: MILITARY PARADE. Turkish soldiers on parade in Turkey. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

ISTANBUL: GOLDEN HORN. Rowboats in the Golden Horn at Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

ISTANBUL: GOLDEN HORN. A side-wheeled boat of the Turkish Navy in the Golden Horn at Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

ISTANBUL: GOLDEN HORN. View of the Golden Horn at Istanbul, Turkey, with the Hagia Sophia in the background. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

ISTANBUL: GOLDEN HORN. View of the Golden Horn from the Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

ISTANBUL: MILITARY SCHOOL. Students at a military school in Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

ISTANBUL: NAVAL ARSENAL. View of the Imperial Naval Arsenal on the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, c1890

AL-MUSTASIM (1213-1258). Last Abbasid Caliph in Baghdad. Illumination from the History by Hafiz-i Abru, Persian, c1425

Afghanistan - Bazaar at Chaman - Pathans selling grain
Afghanistan (at this stage) - Bazaar at Chaman - Pathans selling grain. Chaman is now the capital of Qilla Abdullah District, Balochistan, Pakistan. Date: circa 1910s

Emir Abdullah of Transjordan on the steps of Government House, Jerusalem, 1921, shaking hands with Mrs Churchill, Winston Churchill standing next to his wife

On the airfield at Amman, Jordan, April 1921: T E Lawrence, Sir Herbert Samuel (British High Commissioner of Palestine), Emir Abdullah. Woman far left, possibly Gertrude Bell

Tuberculosis ward of the Hask├Ây Hospital for Women in Constantinople, Turkey
TURKEY: TUBERCULOSIS WARD. Tuberculosis ward of the Hask├Ây Hospital for Women in Constantinople, Turkey. Photographed by the Abdullah fr├¿res, late 19th century

SUFTI ABDULLAH (16th century). Angels decorating the Kaaba. 1594. Ottoman art. Miniature Painting. TURKEY. Istanbul. Library of Ahmed III (Topkapi Palace)

Portrait of a Woman, Constantinople
A fine portrait of a rich woman of European extraction. Photograph by Abdullah Freres, Pera, Constantinople. They were the best court portrait photographers in Turkey

Palestine Mandate 1922
Proclamation of the Palestine mandate at Jerusalem: reading the kings commission before Sir Herbert Samuel, Lord Allenby, and the Emir Abdullah

Sher (Shere) Ali & Heir
SHER (SHERE) ALI, AND HIS LATE HEIR, ABDULLAH JAN Emir of Kabul from 1863-79, son of Dost Mohammed. Friendly relations with Russia led to conflict with the British

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Abdullah: A Journey Through Time and Places ILN cover - Kuwait and its ruler, 1961: This captivating ILN cover from 1961 showcases the majestic beauty of Kuwait and its revered ruler, Abdullah. The image transports us to a time when this Arabian land was flourishing under his wise leadership. Khojak Tunnel and railway, Balochistan, British India: The Khojak Tunnel stands as a testament to human ingenuity in the heart of Balochistan, British India. It was during Abdullah's era that this remarkable feat of engineering connected distant regions, fostering unity and progress. Mecca. Angels decorating the Kaba at the birth of prophet Mu: In Mecca's sacred grounds lies an awe-inspiring sight witnessed by few fortunate souls – angels adorning the Kaaba at the momentous birth of Prophet Muhammad. Abdullah's reverence for Islam ensured that such holy sites were preserved for generations to come. Postman from Brummana with his donkey Abdullah: A humble postman named Abdullah from Brummana found companionship in his loyal donkey aptly named Abdullah too. Together they traversed rugged terrains delivering letters and spreading joy throughout their community. Abdullah cigarettes advertisement, WW1 - trench rats: Amidst the chaos of World War I trenches emerged an unexpected yet intriguing figure – an advertisement featuring "Abdullah" cigarettes. This peculiar juxtaposition reminds us how even in times of turmoil, life continues with its quirks. Khalid Abdullah: The name Khalid Abdullah echoes through history as a symbol of strength and resilience. Whether it be on battlefields or diplomatic arenas, he carried himself with honor like his namesake before him – our beloved leader, Abdullah. Courtyard, house Pasha, Damascus Syria: Step into the enchanting courtyard nestled within Damascus' House Pasha; you'll find yourself transported to another world.