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GWR Publication, Through the Window, 1927
The GWR tourist guide, Through the Window, was first published in 1924. The guide was a travel companion for passengers on trains between London Paddington and Penzance, Birkenhead and Killarny

Polar bear (Ursus maritimus) juvenile shaking off snow after rolling around on the pack ice, arctic coast, 1002 area of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, Alaska, Beaufort Sea

The Cheltenham Flyer book, 1934
The Cheltenham Flyer book aimed at the male railway enthusiast, published in 1934

Scene From Last Of The Mohicans
Illustration of a scene from James Fenimore Coopers 1826 novel Last of the Mohicans: a Narrative of 1757 shows two men on horseback in European clothes

KIPLING: THE JUNGLE BOOK. Illustration by W. H. Drake for The Jungle Book, 1894
KIPLING: THE JUNGLE BOOK. Illustration by W.H. Drake for The Jungle Book, 1894, showing Bagheera and Mowgli in the tree with Baloo watching on the ground

The Devil presenting St Augustine (of Hippo) with the book of vices. Michael Pacher (c1435-1498). Oil on wood. Alte Pinakothek, Munich

PRIAPIC NOVEL, 1783. Engraved title page to an English priapic novel of 1783

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Satan, wounded in a bitter single combat with the Archangel Michael, falls to the ground (Book 6, lines 327-8). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Gutenberg Bible page
Page of the Gutenburg Bible. Color lithograph reproduction of the document

Robert the Bruce at the altar of enemy

BOOK WEEK, 1960. Hurray for books! Poster by Maurice Sendak, 1960

COLONIAL PLANTER. A tobacco planter relaxing at his estate in colonial Virginia, early 18th century. Illustration, 1896, after Howard Pyle

ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J. C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars
ARROW SHIRT COLLAR AD, 1912. American advertisement by J.C. Leyendecker for Arrow shirt collars, 1912

Franco-Prussian War 1870-1871: Battle of Reichshoffen also called Battle of Worth, 5 August 1870. French Cuirassiers gallping through Reichshoffen. Decisive Prussian victory. Germany France Cavalry

Vintage image of boy raising hand in classroom

Hydra constellations, 1829 C016 / 4412
Hydra constellations. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Engraving for Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published at Nuremberg in 1613
TOMATO, 1613. The tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum). Engraving for Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published at Nuremberg in 1613

Title-page of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, which urged Americans to declare their independence from Great
PAINE: COMMON SENSE, 1776. Title-page of Thomas Paines pamphlet Common Sense, which urged Americans to declare their independence from Great Britain

John Quincy Adams
JOHN QUINCY ADAMS (1767-1848). Lectures on Rhetoric and Oratory. Title page to the collection of lectures by John Quincy Adams while a professor at Harvard University. Published 1810

THE VIEW OF UTOPIA. Colored woodcut from Sir Thomas Mores Utopia, 1518
THE VIEW OF UTOPIA. Colored woodcut from Sir Thomas Mores " Utopia, " 1518

A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Bob Cratchit & his son Tiny Tim: illustration by Jessie Willcox Smith (1863-1935) to " A Christmas Carol"

16th-century medical astrology
Medical astrology. 16th-century artwork of Zodiac Man, a male body labelled with the twelve signs of the zodiac. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita

Skull anatomy. Historical anatomical artwork of various views of the human skull. The frontal view (upper left) shows the teeth, nose and eye spaces

Atlas compass, 16th century
Atlas compass in a 1544 copy of the Agnese Atlas. Several copies of this atlas were produced between 1536 and 1564, in Venice, by the Italian mapmaker Battista Agnese

Stephen Gould, US palaeontologist
Stephen Gould. Caricature of the US palaeontologist, evolutionary biologist, science historian and author Stephen Jay Gould (1941-2002) holding a collection of his essays called The Pandas Thumb

TELEPHONE BOOTH, 1920s. Colleen Moore in a 1920s silent movie still

Martin Luther portrait. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a portrait by Holbein

BUSN2P-00001
Book and magazine printing press at Harper & Bros. New York City, early 1900s. Printed halftone of a photograph

New England Primer page
Lesson page in the New England Primer, edition of about 1811. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Philadelphia colonist reading in the old library, 1700s
Colonial book-worm in the old Philadelphia library, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Scribe copying manuscripts in the Middle Ages
Medieval scribe writing at a desk, surrounded by open manuscripts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

David Love (1750-1827), Ballad-Writer
Barber, Thomas Oil on Canvas 76.2 x 63.5

Thomas Stevenson
Artist: Barber, Thomas - Title: Thomas Stevenson - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 38.1 x 30.5

The Last Supper
Antique illustration of The Last Supper Engraving

Peaky Blinders "Alfie"
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PAULI MURRAY (1910-1985). American civil rights activist and author. Presenting a copy of her book Proud Shoes to Llyod Garrison. Photograph, 1956

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. Akela the lone wolf. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

POSTER: BOOKS, c1938. A Bookmark Would Be Better! Poster promoting proper care for library books. Silkscreen by Arlington Gregg, c1938

Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo Graeca)
Antique illustration of Spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo Graeca)

Isatis tinctoria (woad or glastum)
Antique illustration of Isatis tinctoria (woad or glastum)

Illustration of adults and children looking at books in a library

DICKENS: DAVID COPPERFIELD. Our housekeeping. Illustration by Hablot Knight Browne from the first edition of David Copperfield, by Charles Dickens, 1850

WALES: FLOOD, 1607. Woodcut from the title page of Lamentable newes out of Monmouthshire in Wales, an English news-book of 1607

CHURCH CHOIR, 1875. Illustration by Randolph Caldecott for an 1875 edition of Old Christmas
CHURCH CHOIR, 1875. Illustration by Randolph Caldecott for an 1875 edition of " Old Christmas, " by Washington Irving

PETER MARTYR (1500-1562). Pietro Martire Vermigli. Florentine Augustinian abbot and religious reformer. Oil on canvas, 1560, by Hans Asper

Victor Hugo
4th March 1868: French poet, author and leader of the French Romantic movement Victor Hugo (1802 - 1885). (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)

FRANKLIN: WAY TO WEALTH. First page of Benjamin Franklins book of advice, The Way to Wealth, originally published in 1758

POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hale s
POEMS FOR OUR CHILDREN. Title page of the first edition of Sarah Josepha Hales Poems for Our Children, Boston, Massachusetts, 1830, in which her poem, Mary Had a Little Lamb, was first printed

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"From the Bronte Sisters to Dylan Thomas: A Journey Through Literary Treasures" Step into the enchanting world of literature as we explore the captivating history of books. Delve into the lives and works of literary icons such as Patrick Branwell Bronte, whose brush strokes immortalized his talented sisters in a mesmerizing portrait. Travel back in time to witness the intricate illustrations adorning ancient manuscripts like the Book of Kells, where St. Matthew comes alive through vibrant colors and meticulous details. Discover nature's wonders intertwined with literature, like the Monkey Puzzle tree, standing tall and proud just like Araucaria Imbricata's words on a page that captivate readers for generations. Immerse yourself in an era when smoking and drinking were synonymous with creativity, as we glimpse at Dylan Thomas indulging in his vices while crafting masterpieces that continue to resonate today. Uncover George Orwell's profound insights broadcasted over BBC airwaves during World War II; this English novelist and essayist used words as weapons against injustice. Marvel at Mendeleyev's groundbreaking periodic table from 1869, which revolutionized our understanding of elements and paved the way for scientific advancements yet to come. Turn each page carefully on Lindisfarne Gospels' illuminated manuscript - a testament to artistic brilliance merging with religious devotion throughout centuries past. Witness Johannes Kepler's revolutionary model of the universe depicted in his Mysterium Cosmographicum engraving from 1596 – a visionary leap forward that challenged conventional wisdom about celestial bodies. Transport yourself to early 20th-century America through J. C. Leyendecker's iconic Arrow shirt collar advertisement; it captures both elegance and masculinity within its timeless design. Trace back to Gutenberg’s printing press invention in the 1450s – an innovation that democratized knowledge by making books accessible to all, igniting an intellectual revolution across continents.