Boys Own Collection

Our British Forest Trees (colour litho)
1094590 Our British Forest Trees (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our British Forest Trees)

Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper
XND76005 Nelsons signal at Trafalgar in 1805, from The Boys Own Paper to commemorate HMS Victory moored at Portsmouth, 1885 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; English

A holiday on the Thames (engraving)
3642556 A holiday on the Thames (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A holiday on the Thames)

Rugby Football, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]. (Colorised black and white print)

Cover of Boys Own Paper with herald, 1893 (colour litho)
3315909 Cover of Boys Own Paper with herald, 1893 (colour litho) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

The "Boys Own"Parliament (engraving)
3642560 The " Boys Own" Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Boys Own" Parliament)

Cottage at Wylam, birthplace of George Stephenson (engraving)
3642545 Cottage at Wylam, birthplace of George Stephenson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage at Wylam, birthplace of George Stephenson)

Mythical sea monk (engraving)
3642539 Mythical sea monk (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical sea monk. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

Seahorse (engraving)
3642537 Seahorse (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seahorse. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

The most famous buildings of the world, showing comparative heights (colour litho)
1094588 The most famous buildings of the world, showing comparative heights (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The most famous buildings of the world)

General Lord Wolseley (colour litho)
1094587 General Lord Wolseley (colour litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: General Lord Wolseley)

Commander V L Cameron (engraving)
5198377 Commander V L Cameron (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commander V L Cameron. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper, 1885)

Boy on penny farthing bicyle (engraving)
5198372 Boy on penny farthing bicyle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boy on penny farthing bicyle. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper, 1885)

Famous English Cricketers, 1880 (colour litho)
3642567 Famous English Cricketers, 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous English Cricketers, 1880. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881)

Standards and flags of all nations (colour litho)
3642564 Standards and flags of all nations (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Standards and flags of all nations)

Sir William Wallace before the Battle of Stirling Bridge (engraving)
3642549 Sir William Wallace before the Battle of Stirling Bridge (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Man-eating tiger (engraving)
3642548 Man-eating tiger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man-eating tiger. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

Mythical sea bishop (engraving)
3642538 Mythical sea bishop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical sea bishop. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

In London Sewers (engraving)
3642536 In London Sewers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In London Sewers. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

Major-General Charles George Gordon (colour litho)
1094586 Major-General Charles George Gordon (colour litho) by Pearse, Alfred (19th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Major-General Charles George Gordon)

Young Richard Arkwright showing his models (engraving)
3642559 Young Richard Arkwright showing his models (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Richard Arkwright showing his models)

King Edward I at the siege of Berwick (engraving)
3642558 King Edward I at the siege of Berwick (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Edward I at the siege of Berwick)

The young Rubens (engraving)
3642546 The young Rubens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Rubens. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

Memories of Robert Stephenson (engraving)
3642542 Memories of Robert Stephenson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Memories of Robert Stephenson)

Our national decorations (colour litho)
3642565 Our national decorations (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Our national decorations)

The Battle Of Edgehill (engraving)
3642555 The Battle Of Edgehill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle Of Edgehill)

The young Michelangelo (engraving)
3642554 The young Michelangelo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Michelangelo)

The fight for the standard at Pinkie (engraving)
3642553 The fight for the standard at Pinkie (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fight for the standard at Pinkie)

1 June 1794 (engraving)
3642557 1 June 1794 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1 June 1794. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

Birthplace of Robert Stephenson, Willington Quay (engraving)
3642543 Birthplace of Robert Stephenson, Willington Quay (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Robert Stephenson, Willington Quay)

Mythical sea lion (engraving)
3642541 Mythical sea lion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mythical sea lion. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

The Boys Own Calendar 1885 (colour litho)
1094589 The Boys Own Calendar 1885 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Boys Own Calendar 1885)

Arms of the archbishops and bishops of The Church Of England (colour litho)
1094585 Arms of the archbishops and bishops of The Church Of England (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Hungarian Holiday (engraving)
1094591 A Hungarian Holiday (engraving) by Wagner, Alexander von (1838-1919); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hungarian Holiday. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper, 1885)

Battle Of Flodden Field (engraving)
3642552 Battle Of Flodden Field (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle Of Flodden Field)

One Volunteer worth three pressed men (engraving)
3642568 One Volunteer worth three pressed men (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: One Volunteer worth three pressed men)

British Freshwater Fishes (colour litho)
3642563 British Freshwater Fishes (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British Freshwater Fishes)

British reptiles (colour litho)
3642562 British reptiles (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British reptiles. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

The siege of Basing House (engraving)
3642561 The siege of Basing House (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The siege of Basing House)

Cottage at Killingworth, and Sun-dial over door, made by Robert Stephenson (engraving)
3642544 Cottage at Killingworth, and Sun-dial over door, made by Robert Stephenson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cottage at Killingworth)

Angel fish (engraving)
3642540 Angel fish (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Angel fish. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

The Box Boat (engraving)
5198375 The Box Boat (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Box Boat. Illustration for The Boys Own Paper, 1885)

Rugby Football, 1937. From The Childrens Golden Treasure Book for 1937, edited by John R. Crossland and J. M. Parrish. [Odhams Press Ltd. London, 1937]

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"Boys Own: Exploring the Adventures of British History, Nature, and Sports" Step into a world of excitement and discovery with Boys Own. From the enchanting beauty of Our British Forest Trees to the heroic tale of Nelson's signal at Trafalgar in 1805, this captivating collection will transport you through time. Embark on A holiday on the Thames as you witness the joyous moments shared by families along its tranquil waters. Feel your heart race with adrenaline as Rugby Football players clash in a fierce battle for victory in 1937. The cover Paper adorned with a majestic herald captures the essence of adventure that awaits within its pages. Delve into The "Boys Own" Parliament, where young minds gather to discuss ideas and shape their future. Discover history's roots at Cottage at Wylam, birthplace of George Stephenson - an engraving that pays homage to one of Britain's greatest inventors. Marvel at mythical creatures like the sea monk and seahorse depicted in intricate engravings that ignite imagination. Expand your horizons with The most famous buildings of the world, showcasing their comparative heights in vibrant color lithographs. Get acquainted with esteemed figures such as General Lord Wolseley and Commander V L Cameron through striking depictions that bring their stories to life. Boys Own is not just a publication; it is an invitation to explore worlds both real and imagined. Join us on this extraordinary journey filled with knowledge, inspiration, and endless possibilities.