Documentation Collection

The mud-lark, 1861 (engraving)
XJF2920754 The mud-lark, 1861 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mud-Lark, after a daguerreotype by Richard Beard)

Herodotus, Greek historian, artwork
Herodotus. Historical artwork of Herodotus of Halicarnassus (484-425 BC), a Greek historian from Iona who documented the Greco-Persian wars, which occurred in 490 and 480-479 BC

Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855 (engraving)
XJF2920758 Wild Court, off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane, 1855 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aylesbury Place, Clerkenwell, 1899 by H. W. Fincham (b / w photo)
XJF2920753 Aylesbury Place, Clerkenwell, 1899 by H.W. Fincham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aylesbury Place, built in the 1820s)

A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho)
1198400 A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991231 Ruffed Grouse, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Elliot, Daniel Girard (fl.1860-77); 59x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ruffed Grouse; Bonasa Umbellus)

Statement of Poor Relief in St Lukes Parish, 1854
A printed summary statement of the poor relief statistics for the London parish of St Luke for the week ending 5 August 1854

Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving)
991240 Paeonia suffruticosa Andr. var. papaveracea, 1788-1896 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); 24.6x15.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Paeonia suffruticosa Andr)

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Courtyard in Venice
Giorgio Pizzocaro

RMS Titanic - Probate of the Will, Ernest Tomlin, victim
RMS Titanic - third class passenger and victim Ernest Portage Tomlin. Original probate and legal documentation dated 6 July 1912 relating to Mr Tomlin's estate after his death on the Titanic

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). War correspondent card of the Popular Army (1938) and identity card issued by the Generalitat of Catalonia (1937). SPAIN. Monistrol de Montserrat

A Map of the Irish Free State & Northern Ireland, 1929 (colour litho)
1198397 A Map of the Irish Free State & Northern Ireland, 1929 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

A Map of New Zealand, 1931 (colour litho)
1198398 A Map of New Zealand, 1931 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

A Notary Reading a Document, (oil on canvas)
989929 A Notary Reading a Document, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39.4x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Notary Reading a Document. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946)

A Map of England and Wales, 1928 (colour litho)
1198396 A Map of England and Wales, 1928 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Instructing the Lawyer (oil on canvas)
1766663 Instructing the Lawyer (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Walter Jenks (1847-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Instructing the Lawyer. Walter Jenks Morgan (1847-1924)

Cacti, 1641 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195467 Cacti, 1641 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); 30.1x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623)); Photo eChristies Images; French

Illustration of various perfumery bottles, c. 1825 (watercolour and bodycolour)
986288 Illustration of various perfumery bottles, c.1825 (watercolour and bodycolour) by French School, (19th century); 32.5x45.3

Rosa Damascena Coccina (Portland rose), 1817-1824 (stipple-engraving printed in colours
991246 Rosa Damascena Coccina (Portland rose), 1817-1824 (stipple-engraving printed in colours and finished by hand) by Redoute

1. Crinum arenarium and 2. Cobergia incarnata, 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991245 1. Crinum arenarium and 2. Cobergia incarnata, 1840-1844 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 26.8x21 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: 1)

Petrogale Xanthopus (yellow-footed rock-wallaby), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991244 Petrogale Xanthopus (yellow-footed rock-wallaby), 1845-1863 (hand-coloured lithograph) by English School, (19th century); 56.3x38.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

May, 1730 (hand-coloured engraving)
991242 May, 1730 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May. From Twelve Months of Flowers, by Robert Furber (1674?-1756). Engraved by H

Salmo Fario (Brown Trout), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving)
991238 Salmo Fario (Brown Trout), 1785-1788 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (18th century); 27.9x47.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Salmo Fario (Brown Trout)

Elliots Pheasant, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph)
991232 Elliots Pheasant, 1865 (hand-coloured lithograph) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99) & Smit, J. (fl.1870); 59x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elliots Pheasant; Calophasis Ellioti)

Xenophon dictating his history, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373511 Xenophon dictating his history, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, 1915 (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C

The Stripping of Churches in Russia (Colour Litho)
2809134 The Stripping of Churches in Russia (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The stripping of churches in Russia)

Desire-Magloire Bourneville and Paul Regnard Iconographie Photographique de la
2626848 Desire-Magloire Bourneville and Paul Regnard Iconographie Photographique de la SalptriAre by Regnard, Paul (1850-1927); (add.info)

Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving)
985840 Tulips, 1842 (hand-coloured engraving) by Hill, John (c.1716-75); 41.7x26.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tulips)

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"Unveiling the Past: A Journey through Time and Artwork" Step into the world of documentation, where history comes alive through the meticulous preservation of knowledge. Just like Herodotus, the Greek historian who paved the way for historical documentation, we embark on a captivating voyage. First stop - "A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931. " This vibrant lithograph captures not only geographical details but also serves as a testament to human progress and unity. Next, we delve into nature's wonders with "Ruffed Grouse, 1865, " a hand-coloured lithograph that immortalizes this majestic bird in all its glory. The intricate details bring us closer to understanding our natural surroundings. As we wander further into time, an enchanting engraving titled "Wild Court off Great Wild Street, Drury Lane" transports us back to Victorian London in 1855. Every line etched on paper tells tales of bustling streets and hidden stories waiting to be discovered. Moving forward yet still embracing history's embrace is "Aylesbury Place, Clerkenwell, 1899. " Through H. W. Fincham's black-and-white photograph, we witness life frozen in time – capturing moments that would otherwise fade away. The beauty of flora unfolds before our eyes with "Magnolia hodgsonii, " an exquisite coloured engraving from 1855. Each stroke reveals nature's delicate artistry while reminding us of its enduring presence throughout centuries. Ulisse Aldrovandi takes center stage next with his botanical plates published in various works. From squash to turnips and pineapples – each illustration showcases Aldrovandi’s dedication to documenting plant species during his lifetime (1522-1605). These vivid depictions offer glimpses into past agricultural practices and remind us how far we've come since then. Lastly, behold the allure of heirloom vegetables captured by Ulisse Aldrovandi’s skilled hand.