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Sherlock Holmes / Reverie
the great detective surrounded by memories of his greatest triumphs

Map / Asia / Mongol Empire
The Mongol Empire at its greatest extent : commenced by Genghis Khan in the 13th century, it was enlarged by Kublai Khan but broke up after about 1380

Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top). is considered
Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography. by the Venetian monk Fra Mauro

Sir Donald Bradman Unquestionably the greatest batsman ever to play Test cricket. Averaged an amazing 99.94 runs for Australia

The British Empire
Citizens of the British Empire, the Greatest Empire the World has ever known

De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster
Poster, De Havilland Aircraft Company, From Mildenhall to Melbourne in 70 Hours 59 Minutes winning the Worlds Greatest Race

David Bryant with Pipe
David Bryant, CBE, bowls legend; a trout-fishing, pipe- smoking man of Somerset who is regarded as the greatest player in the history of the sport

THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL One of the greatest of best- sellers, the cover shows Leslie Howard in the best of the film versions, produced in 1935

A Fish Pontoon at Grimsby by Fortunio Matania
An illustration of what was described in the Sphere as one of the greatest fishing ports in the world. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

Alexandria Library
Scholars examine the scrolls of the library of Alexandria, the greatest collection of the ancient world, burnt in 47 and finally destroyed by Moslem general Amrou 22 December 640

1859 First Edition Origin of Species
Copy of the first edition " On the Origin of Species" by Charles Darwin (1859) together with a Cabinet photograph of Darwin and some other Darwin related books

Hermes Trismegistus
The messenger of the gods, but here as HERMES TRISMEGISTUS (= thrice-greatest), perceived by Neoplatonists as the presiding deity of alchemy, possessing magical and oracular powers

A portrait of Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance, 1923
A portrait of Anna Pavlova, the worlds greatest ballerina in her Swan Dance, 1923 Date: 1923

Hermes Trismegistus
HERMES TRISMEGISTUS (= thrice- greatest), perceived by Neoplatonists as the presiding deity of alchemy, possessing magical and oracular powers

Coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps
Souvenir of the Greatest War showing coloured shoulder patches of the Australian Corps. The design is laid out in the shape of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge

Text of The Gettysburg Address delivered by Abraham Lincoln on 19 November 1863 at the dedication of the Soldiers National Cemetery at Gettysburg on the site of the American Civil War battle with

Atlantis / Map
Map showing Atlantis during the period of its greatest prosperity

George Hackenschmidt
GEORGE HACKENSCHMIDT Estonian wrestler, known as the Russian Lion, considered one of the greatest figures in the history of wrestling

Lemuria Map
A map of Lemuria at its greatest extent

Jan III Sobieski
JOHN (JAN) III SOBIESKI king of Poland and military commander, who liberated Vienna when menaced by the Ottoman Turks. Polands greatest king

Sir Robert Cotton
Sir ROBERT BRUCE COTTON antiquarian who formed one of the worlds greatest collections of old manuscripts, documents, coins etc - with his autograph

1807 Friedland ca 1861-75 Oil canvas
Artokoloro

Poster, Robin Hood Cycles. The greatest value in cycling -- a product of Raleigh Industries, Nottingham. Date: circa 1950

German fighting ship in Battle of Jutland, WW1
One of Germanys greatest fighting ships in the Battle of Jutland, First World War. 1916

Suffragette Coronation Procession 1911 Souvenir
A souvenir and programme of the Womens Coronation Procession, 17th June, 1911, giving details of the Pageants. The Suffrage Societies taking part and the routes

WW1 poster, Red Cross recruitment
Poster, Red Cross recruitment -- Join! The Greatest Mother. circa 1918

Marriage of Baroness Burdett-Coutts to William Ashmead-Bartl
Engraving showing the marriage of Baroness Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts (1814-1906) to William Ashmead-Bartlett (1851-1921) in Christ Church, Piccadilly, London, 1881

Chuck Berry on Stage
Chuck Berry was a founding father of rock & roll music; one of its greatest singers, songwriters and performers, without whom popular music would be very different

Struggles for independence in Spanish American

BEN-HUR (NOVARRO)
Arguably the greatest of Hollywoods silent epics, Fred Niblos 4 million dollar film stars Ramon Novarro in the title role, Francis X Bushman as Messala. Date: 1925

Advertisement for Barnum and Baileys Circus, 1897
Poster advertising Barnum and Baileys three ring circus, commonly known as The Greatest Show on Earth, 1897

Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides
5856487 Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides; (add.info.: Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides, from South Africa, engraved by J. P)

President Cleveland at the helm of a yacht, 1893
1576809 President Cleveland at the helm of a yacht, 1893; (add.info.: The greatest race of the yachting season' President Cleveland at the helm labelled "Congress" of a yacht labelled)

Group of Carnations from Thornton's "Temple of Flora"
5856491 Group of Carnations from Thornton's "Temple of Flora"; (add.info.: Group of Carnations, including Palmer's Defiance, Davey's Defiance, Palmer's Duchess of Dorset)

Temple of Flora, title page with vignette of cupids and Flora
5856486 Temple of Flora, title page with vignette of cupids and Flora; (add.info.: Temple of Flora, title page with vignette of cupids pulling a chariot with Flora, drawn by Burney)

Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus
5856485 Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus; (add.info.: Cupid, Flora, Ceres and Esculapius honouring the bust of Linnaeus)

The Superb Lily, Lilium superbum
5856488 The Superb Lily, Lilium superbum; (add.info.: The Superb Lily, Lilium superbum, from north America, engraved by J. P. Quilley after an original painting by Philip Reinagle. From Dr)

Tulip varieties from Thornton's "The Temple of Flora"
5856489 Tulip varieties from Thornton's "The Temple of Flora"; (add.info.: Tulip varieties, including the Louis XVI, Washington, La Triomphe Royale, Duchess of Devonshire, Gloria Mundi)

Radha and Krishna Love Scene Miniature Painting on Paper
3609757 Radha and Krishna Love Scene Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper Golden Embossing
3609938 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper Golden Embossing by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Portrait of Radha, Greatest Devotee of Krishna, India
3610010 Portrait of Radha, Greatest Devotee of Krishna, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Goddess Radha Kishamgarh Miniature Painting on Silk
3609931 Goddess Radha Kishamgarh Miniature Painting on Silk by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609787 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Silk
3609773 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Silk by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper
3609936 Radha Krishna Miniature Painting on Paper by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Goddess Radha Miniature Painting on Ivory
3609928 Goddess Radha Miniature Painting on Ivory by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Painting of God Krishna & her Greatest Devotee Radha, India
3610016 Painting of God Krishna & her Greatest Devotee Radha, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

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"The Greatest Journeys Unveiled: From the Mongol Empire to Sherlock Holmes' Reverie" Embark on a captivating voyage through time and space as we unravel the mysteries of greatness. Our map leads us to Asia, where the mighty Mongol Empire once reigned supreme, leaving an indelible mark on history. Intriguingly, it is in this vast continent that Sherlock Holmes finds solace in his reverie, solving enigmatic puzzles with unparalleled brilliance. As we explore further, we stumble upon the Fra Mauro Map (1460), its unique orientation with South at the top challenging conventional cartography. Delving deeper into greatness, our journey takes us to Sir Donald Bradman's realm - cricket. His unmatched talent immortalized him as one of Australia's greatest sportsmen. Similarly iconic is David Bryant with Pipe; his mastery of lawn bowls captivated audiences worldwide. But let us not forget literary legends like "The Scarlet Pimpernel, " whose daring escapades continue to inspire generations even today. The 1859 First Edition Origin of Species reminds us of Charles Darwin's groundbreaking work that revolutionized scientific thought forever. As we traverse across continents, our next stop brings us face-to-face with Alexandria Library - a beacon of knowledge throughout history. Its loss remains a tragic reminder of humanity's irreplaceable treasures gone astray. Amongst these tales lies De Havilland Aircraft Company Poster showcasing aviation marvels that pushed boundaries skyward while Hermes Trismegistus beckons from ancient wisdom and esoteric teachings. And finally, behold Anna Pavlova in her Swan Dance (1923) - an ethereal portrayal capturing grace and beauty beyond compare. Just like those colored shoulder patches adorning Australian Corps uniforms symbolizing camaraderie amidst adversity. These glimpses into greatness remind us that achievements are not confined by time or place but rather reside within individuals who dare to dream big, leaving an indelible mark on the tapestry of history.