Book Collection (page 4)

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

CODEX AMIATINUS: EZRA. Ezra the scribe writing in a large codex held on his knees. Illumination from the Codex Amiatinus, Northumbria, early 8th century

NAVIGATION, 1871. A navigator using a sextant to measure the angular distance of the moon from a star. Wood engraving, American, 1871

MILTON: PARADISE LOST. Having entered Paradise, Satan, standing on the Tree of Life, looks out over the beautfiul landscape around him (Book 4, line 247). Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, photo-call launch party for their joint autobiography, titled Eric & Ernie, pictured at Carlton Tower Hotel, London, 17th September 1973

Alex Murphy Rugby coach

A young monk studying by a window inside a temple, UNESCO, Bagan, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

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Antique medical scientific illustration high-resolution: heart

(Nephelium litchi Cambess) lichi, lichee, laichi, leechee or lychee
Illustration of a (Nephelium litchi Cambess) lichi, lichee, laichi, leechee or lychee

Antique map of Nile River

JUNGLE BOOK, 1903. Mowgli leaving the jungle. Illustration by Edward and Maurice Detmold for The Jungle Book by Rudyard Kipling, 1903

Romania
Antique map of Romania

Olive Tree Branch with Fruits
illustration of a Olive Tree Branch with Fruits

Moriche palm, buriti, muriti, canangucho or aguaje (Mauritia flexuosa)
illustration of a Moriche palm, buriti, muriti, canangucho or aguaje (Mauritia flexuosa)

Palms
illustration of a palms

DICKENS: CHRISTMAS CAROL, 1843. Marleys Ghost. Etching by John Leech from the first edition of Charles Dickens A Christmas Carol, 1843

LYTTON STRACHEY (1880-1932). English writer. Pastel, 1904, by Simon Albert Bussy

BEETHOVEN: MANUSCRIPT. The title-page of Ludwig van Beethovens corrected ms. of his Symphony no. 3 in E-flat minor, opus 55, " Eroica" (1804)

Three nose types, 17th century
Three nose types. 17th-century artwork comparing three noses in profile: small, medium and large. This artwork was published in a study of physiognomy

Woodcut from the first book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica, published in 1543 at Basel
VESALIUS: SKELETAL SYSTEM. Woodcut from the first book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica, published in 1543 at Basel

Map of Genoa and Florence from Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun, 1541-1622 and Franz Hogenberg, 1540-1590
Cartography, Italy, 16th century. Map of Genoa and Florence. From Civitates Orbis Terrarum by Georg Braun (1541-1622) and Franz Hogenberg (1540-1590), Cologne. Engraving

Feast from Book of Esther, 1430 artwork
Feast from Book of Esther. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting the feast given by Queen Vashti and King Ahasuerus of Persia (The Book of Esther)

Family in a sauna, 16th century artwork C015 / 1554
Family in a sauna. Artwork from Opus Chyrurgicum (1565) by the Swiss alchemist and physician Paracelsus (1493-1541) showing a family in a suana

Ursa Major constellation, 1829 C016 / 4387
Ursa Major constellation. 19th-century map of stars and constellations from the celestial atlas Sozviezdiia Predstavlennyia na XXX Tablitsakh (1829) by Kornelius Reissig

Vespasian, Roman emperor
Vespasian (9 AD-79 AD), Roman emperor. Vespasian was the ninth emperor of the Roman Empire, ascending to power after a year of civil wars and ruling for nearly 10 years from 69 AD until his death

Front jacket cover, 1949, for the first US edition of George Orwells novel Nineteen Eighty-Four
ORWELL: COVER OF 1984. Front jacket cover, 1949, for the first US edition of George Orwells novel Nineteen Eighty-Four

Cover of an 1896 edition of Clement Clarke Moores holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas
NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Cover of an 1896 edition of Clement Clarke Moores holiday poem, The Night Before Christmas, also known as A Visit From St. Nicholas

Colored engraved title page by Ludwig Grimm to the first edition of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimms Kinder-und Hausmarchen
GRIMMs FAIRY TALES. Colored engraved title page by Ludwig Grimm to the first edition of Jacob and Wilhelm Grimms Kinder-und Hausmarchen, 1812-1815

Artichoke heads (Cynara scolymus): engraving from Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published in Nuremberg in 1613
ARTICHOKE, 1613. Artichoke heads (Cynara scolymus): engraving from Basilius Beslers " Florilegium, " published in Nuremberg in 1613

1966 Monaco Grand Prix - Bruce McLaren: Bruce McLaren. This was the teams debut Grand Prix
1966 Monaco Grand Prix. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 19-22 May 1966. Bruce McLaren (McLaren M2B Ford). This was the teams debut Grand Prix. Ref-66 MON 01. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

ANNE BRADSTREET POEMS. Two pages of Bradstreets Poems, Boston, 1678

NEWSPAPER EDITOR, 1880. Wood engraving, English, 1880

ERIC HOFFER (1902-1983). American writer

JOYCE: ULYSSES, 1918. The beginning of the serialization of Ulysses by Irish writer James Joyce (1882-1941), as it appeared in the March 1918 issue of The Little Review, edited by Margaret Anderson

BLAKE: JERUSALEM, 1804. Awake Awake Jerusalem : watercolor from William Blakes illuminated book Jerusalem

GRAMMAR SCHOOL, 1790s. A schoolmaster instructing a class at a school in New England, 1790s. Wood engraving

COUNCIL OF CONSTANCE, 1414. Bohemian religious reformer Jan Hus (c1369-1415) at the Council of Constance, 1414. Wood engraving, 19th century

CARNATION & LAVENDER, 1613. Carnation (Caryophyllaceae) and lavender (Labiatae). Engraving for Basilius Beslers Florilegium, published in Nuremberg in 1613

GARLIC, 1613. Great Mountain Garlic (Allium victorialis), late white tulip (Tulipa serotina stellata), and golden garlic (Allium moly): engraving from Basilius Beslers " Florilegium

REDOUTE: BOUQUET, 1833. Common camellia (Camellia japonica), narcissus (Narcissus x incomparabilis) and johnny-jump-up pansy (Viola tricolor)

EGYPT: PYRAMIDS, 1670. Fanciful view of the Pyramids and Nile River in Egypt. Line engraving, 19th century, after an illustration from a Dutch book on Africa by Olfert Dappers, 1670

16th-century astronomy. Artwork of Atlas holding up the heavens. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita Philosophica by the German author Gregor Reisch

Lunar map of 1854. This map of the Moons surface was published in Germany, and the title across top in in German. The Moon is orientated with celestial North at bottom

Animal magnetism, satirical artwork
Animal magnetism. Satirical artwork depicting a patient and animal magnetism practitioner with animal heads. Animal magnetism was developed by the German physician Franz Mesmer (1734-1815)

VAN GOGH: BIBLE, 1885. The open Bible. Oil on canvas, Nuenen, by Vincent Van Gogh

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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.