Earliest Collection (page 2)

Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488343 Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

One of the earliest and most beautiful pictures of West Point (colour litho)
6006984 One of the earliest and most beautiful pictures of West Point (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Terrific Apparition - Londons First Traffic Light 1869
Terrific Apparition - Seen during the recent fog at Westminster. A satire on Londons First Traffic Light. Invented by J P Knight, a railway signalling engineer

In the earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event (colour litho)
2795232 In the earliest times a simple foot-race was the only event (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Men of the Gordon Highlanders (b / w photo)
3627487 Men of the Gordon Highlanders (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Men of the Gordon Highlanders)

Mr Councillor Chamberlain (b / w photo)
3642016 Mr Councillor Chamberlain (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Councillor Chamberlain)

Pietermaritzburg, Church Street (b / w photo)
3092504 Pietermaritzburg, Church Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pietermaritzburg, Church Street)

Caedmon telling the story of the vision that came in the night (litho)
3099584 Caedmon telling the story of the vision that came in the night (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joseph Chamberlain, as a Birmingham City councillor
Joseph Chamberlain, early portrait as a Birmingham City councillor. 19th century

MUSSOLINI / ROME SPEECH / 22
BENITO MUSSOLINI Italian dictator giving one of his earliest speeches on the entry of the Blackshirts into Rome Date: autumn 1922

EARLY MUSSOLINI SPEECH
Mussolini gives one of his earliest speeches after the entry of the Blackshirts into Rome Date: Oct / Nov 1922

A rocky landscape with figures by an iron foundry, a river and houses on the bank beyond
3504152 A rocky landscape with figures by an iron foundry, a river and houses on the bank beyond (oil on panel) by Ryckaert

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488345 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

First Bible to be printed in Slovene language, 1584 (printed paper)
CHT331705 First Bible to be printed in Slovene language, 1584 (printed paper) by Slovenian School (16th century); Mission Catholique Slovene

Detail of the Ile de la Cite, from the map of Paris c. 1540
617396 Detail of the Ile de la CitA©, from the map of Paris c. 1540, known as the Plan de la Tapisserie, made as a tapestry c.1570, 1818 (colour engraving) by Naudet

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488347 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-46) by Remiet

Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488342 Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

The earliest known view of Newgate (engraving)
559650 The earliest known view of Newgate (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The earliest known view of Newgate)

Some of the earliest representations of the Crucifixion (engraving)
971510 Some of the earliest representations of the Crucifixion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some of the earliest representations of the Crucifixion)

Detail of the Left Bank, from the map of Paris c. 1540, known as the
617395 Detail of the Left Bank, from the map of Paris c. 1540, known as the Plan de la Tapisserie, made as a tapestry c.1570, 1818 (colour engraving) by Naudet

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488346 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Mitre plane, 1739 (gunmetal, steel & rosewood)
701100 Mitre plane, 1739 (gunmetal, steel & rosewood) by English School, (18th century); length: 17.6 cm; David Russell Collection; (add.info)

No 1 Locomotive, Darlington (colour photo)
3093853 No 1 Locomotive, Darlington (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: No 1 Locomotive, Darlington)

Sphacelaria cirrhosa, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Sphacelaria cirrhosa, ca. 1853

Enteromorpha clathrata, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Enteromorpha clathrata, ca. 1853

Enteromorpha ramulosa, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Enteromorpha ramulosa, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia byssoides, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia byssoides, ca. 1853

Cystoseira ericoides, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Cystoseira ericoides, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia urceolata, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia urceolata, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia elongata, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia elongata, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia Brodiaei, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia Brodiaei, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia fibrata, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia fibrata, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia nigrescens, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia nigrescens, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia fastigiata, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia fastigiata, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia thuyoides, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia thuyoides, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia fruticulosa, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia fruticulosa, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia subulifera, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia subulifera, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia parasitica, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia parasitica, ca. 1853

Polysiphonia cristata, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Polysiphonia cristata, ca. 1853

Ceramium diaphanum, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Ceramium diaphanum, ca. 1853

Griffithsia setacea, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Griffithsia setacea, ca. 1853

Ceramium rubrum, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Ceramium rubrum, ca. 1853

Ceramium ciliatum, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Ceramium ciliatum, ca. 1853

Griffithsia multifida, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Griffithsia multifida, ca. 1853

Griffithsia equisetifolia, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Griffithsia equisetifolia, ca. 1853

Ptilota plumosa. B capillaris, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Ptilota plumosa. sz capillaris, ca. 1853

Ptilota plumosa, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Ptilota plumosa, ca. 1853

Griffithsia corallina, ca. 1853. Creator: Anna Atkins
Griffithsia corallina, ca. 1853

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"Unveiling the Earliest Traces: From Stone-Age Cave Paintings to Pioneering Feats" Step back in time and witness the earliest glimpses of human creativity, as we explore the captivating world of ancient cave paintings. Journey to Chauvet, France, where these mesmerizing Stone-Age artworks transport us thousands of years into the past. The intricate depictions on those walls reveal a profound connection between our ancestors and their surroundings. But let's not confine ourselves solely to visual artistry; let's delve into history itself. Enter The Code of Hammurabi, an ancient Babylonian legal text that provides invaluable insights into early civilization's social structure and justice system. This remarkable artifact showcases humanity's quest for order amidst chaos. Now brace yourself for a spectacle like no other – Zazel, also known as the Human Cannonball. Witness this daredevil performer defy gravity with death-defying leaps through space. A true pioneer in entertainment, Zazel captivated audiences worldwide with her breathtaking stunts that pushed boundaries and redefined what was possible. Shifting gears once more, we find ourselves face-to-face with Archaeopteryx fossil specimens from Berlin and London. These extraordinary discoveries bridge the gap between dinosaurs and birds, offering compelling evidence for evolution over millions of years. They remind us how life has evolved through countless iterations before arriving at its present form. Returning to artistic expressions that transcend time barriers, we encounter Mr Fezziwig's Ball immortalized by John Leech in Charles Dickens' timeless classic A Christmas Carol. Through this enchanting illustration, we catch a glimpse of Victorian-era festivities filled with joyous dancing and merriment—a reminder that traditions have always played a vital role in shaping our cultural fabric. And finally, let us marvel at Anna Atkins' Schizonema Smithii cyanotype print from 1853—an exquisite example of early photography techniques pioneered by women artists like Atkins.