Inscription Collection (page 2)

Statue of Maida, reported to be Sir Walter Scotts Favourite Dog. (sepia photo)
746717 Statue of Maida, reported to be Sir Walter Scotts Favourite Dog. (sepia photo) by Talbot, William Henry Fox (1800-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice, A. D. 239 (paint on plaster)
6200720 Julius Terentius Performing a Sacrifice, A.D. 239 (paint on plaster) by Roman, (3rd century AD); 107x165x10.2 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT

Inscription on the monument to David Livingstone, Zambia, Africa, late 19th or early 20th century. Scottish missionary and explorer Livingstone (1813-1873)

Pendant inscribed with peace in Arabic and French, Lyon, Rhone, France, Europe

Akkadian inscription on a brick-stamp of baked clay
Inscription in Akkadian on a brick-stamp of baked clay of King Sarkali-Sarri of the Akkadian dynasty, from Nippur. from the Archaeological Museums collection, Istanbul

Conrad Gessner (1516-1565)
Conradus Gesnerus, Medeus & Philosophus. Plate 4, Isis 22

WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799). Portrait of George Washington with the inscription First President of the United States

NOBEL PRIZE: LITERATURE. Reverse of the Nobel Prize medal for Literature, first awarded in 1901

Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher. His coat-of-arms (upper right) mark his self-styled title of Lord of Perron

Welsh National Memorial, Cardiff, Wales
Welsh National War Memorial, Cardiff, Wales - designed by J. Ninian Cooper and unveiled in June 1928 by the Prince of Wales

Orkhon Valley, Ovorkhangai, Mongolia, Asia

Pile of caps, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Maximilian I / Durer Ptg
MAXIMILIAN I

John Nash / Photo 2 of 2
JOHN NASH English architect

Wyclif / Anon Oval
JOHN WYCLIF English religious reformer and theologian, initiated the first complete translation of the Bible into English

Epicurus / Virtus Mihi
EPICURUS Greek philosopher: the Latin inscription reads " Virtue is my only pleasure"

Pepys / Rw / Oval
SAMUEL PEPYS Statesman & diarist

Detail of petroglyphs on rock face, Arches National Park, Utah, USA

"Christian, because of the burden that was on his back, began to sink in the mire" (colour litho)
8631992 "Christian, because of the burden that was on his back, began to sink in the mire" (colour litho) by Appleton

Giovanni Battista Niccolini, Italian poet and playwright (engraving)
8626290 Giovanni Battista Niccolini, Italian poet and playwright (engraving) by Ussi, Stefano (1822-1901); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Battista Niccolini (1782-1861)

Writing notebook, study of oval letters, c1880-1900 (print)
8713957 Writing notebook, study of oval letters, c1880-1900 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reverdy method. The writing taught, engraved and printed in intaglio)

Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing)
8713766 Methodical collection of writing principles by Pierre Meyrat, c.1900 (printing); 16, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Student notebook: continuation of problems, French homework (redaction), 1882 (handwritten)
8713173 Student notebook: continuation of problems, French homework (redaction), 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Student notebook: "Respect" dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten)
8713172 Student notebook: "Respect" dictation and problems, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Student notebook: geography homework and conjugation homework, 1882 (handwritten)
8713171 Student notebook: geography homework and conjugation homework, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Student notebook: conjugation homework (continued), dictation, 1882 (handwritten)
8713169 Student notebook: conjugation homework (continued), dictation, 1882 (handwritten); Private Collection; (add.info.: Journal notebook by Alida Bouhet, 1st division)

Style exercise on "Tell me who you are dating and I will tell you who you are", 1888 (handwritten)
8713119 Style exercise on "Tell me who you are dating and I will tell you who you are", 1888 (handwritten); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Simplified writing method, c1880-90 (printing)
8713012 Simplified writing method, c1880-90 (printing); 21 x 16, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method simplified and supplemented by numerous models by E.-M. C)

Writing method of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, 1862 (printing)
8712954 Writing method of the Brothers of the Christian Schools, 1862 (printing); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Writing method of the Brothers of the Christian Schools)

Rational writing by Signoret, c1900 (print)
8712944 Rational writing by Signoret, c1900 (print); 22, 5 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Rational writing. Straight writing method in 10 notebooks by J)

Notebook, Good Writing, 1900 (print)
8712899 Notebook, Good Writing, 1900 (print); 11 x 17, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Good writing. Rational method for teaching straight writing by A. Belot. The new school)

Round and bastard. Cover, c. 1890 (print)
8714081 Round and bastard. Cover, c. 1890 (print); 22, 5 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New method for teaching writing in schools by Gustave Manoury)

Looped letters "l, h, k", c.1900-20 (print)
8714062 Looped letters "l, h, k", c.1900-20 (print) by Lyon, Leopold (active c.1870); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The true picture of a shark, 1695-1703 (ink, paper)
7340650 The true picture of a shark, 1695-1703 (ink, paper) by Barlow, Edward (1639-1719); National Maritime Museum, London

Copy of words, c.1900-20 (print)
8714071 Copy of words, c.1900-20 (print) by Lyon, Leopold (active c.1870); 22 x 17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method in 11 notebooks engraved by Leopold Lyon)

Fine, the genres of writing. Sample acts: example of a bill of exchange, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8714051 Fine, the genres of writing. Sample acts: example of a bill of exchange, c.1880-1900 (printing); 17, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method by F.T.D)

Bastard, Gothic and various alphabets for titles, c.1880-1900 (print)
8714045 Bastard, Gothic and various alphabets for titles, c.1880-1900 (print); 17, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method by F.T.D.. Method in 8 notebooks)

Principles of round and application: big and medium, nouns proper to copy, c.1880-1900 (print)
8714042 Principles of round and application: big and medium, nouns proper to copy, c.1880-1900 (print); 17, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method by F.T.D)

Principles of round and application: curly letters, c.1880-1900 (printing)
8714040 Principles of round and application: curly letters, c.1880-1900 (printing); 17, 5 x 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "New writing method by F.T.D.. Method in 8 notebooks)

Exercises on capital letters: two-line sentences, names and numbers, c.1890 (print)
8714027 Exercises on capital letters: two-line sentences, names and numbers, c.1890 (print); 21, 5x18, 5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

round script, uppercase alphabet, c.1867-1889 (print)
8714023 round script, uppercase alphabet, c.1867-1889 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Rollin method. Writing made easy by L. Rollin, Officer of Public Instruction)

round writing, first principles, jamb exercises, c.1867-1889 (print)
8714019 round writing, first principles, jamb exercises, c.1867-1889 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Rollin method. Writing made easy by L)

study of short lowercase letters, the letters "i" and "u", c.1867-1889 (print)
8714013 study of short lowercase letters, the letters "i" and "u", c.1867-1889 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Rollin method. Writing made easy by L)

Capital letters: revision, letters grouped by series, departments, c.1890 (printing)
8713996 Capital letters: revision, letters grouped by series, departments, c.1890 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

principles of writing curly letters, the letters "l, b, h", c.1890 (printing)
8713991 principles of writing curly letters, the letters "l, b, h", c.1890 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

principles of writing curly letters, the letter "l", c.1890 (printing)
8713990 principles of writing curly letters, the letter "l", c.1890 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Straight writing method in seven notebooks by C)

Writing notebook, general principles, c1880-1900 (printing)
8713981 Writing notebook, general principles, c1880-1900 (printing); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reverdy method. The writing taught, engraved and printed in intaglio)

Writing notebook, sentences in medium batardy script, c1880-1900 (print)
8713978 Writing notebook, sentences in medium batardy script, c1880-1900 (print); 22x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "Reverdy method)

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Tracing the Inscriptions of History" Step into the captivating world of inscriptions, where hidden stories are etched in time. From Mary, Queen of Scots to William Tyndale and Whittock, these enigmatic figures left their mark on history with their profound words. Intriguingly, Nadia-Juliette Boulanger's musical manuscripts bear witness to her genius as a French music teacher. Each note carries an inscription that echoes through generations, inspiring countless musicians. Delve deeper into the mysteries surrounding the Count of St Germain, a French alchemist whose cryptic inscriptions still bewilder scholars today. His coded messages hold secrets waiting to be deciphered by those brave enough to unravel them. A signed photograph of Sigmund Freud from 1921 transports us back in time. In sepia tones, his inscription hints at the depths of his groundbreaking theories and invites us to explore our own subconscious realms. Et in Arcadia Ego - these Latin words engraved on Nicolas Poussin's masterpiece evoke contemplation and reflection. The inscription serves as a reminder that even in paradise, mortality is ever-present. Travel across continents and centuries to discover unexpected inscriptions like The Market Cross in Devizes or LCC-LFB Plumstead fire station in SE London. These architectural marvels bear testament to human craftsmanship and resilience throughout history. As late afternoon casts its golden glow upon ancient ruins such as the Temple of Hathor in Dendera or Monument before Fort San Pedro in Cebu City, we find solace amidst weathered inscriptions that have stood against time's relentless tide. Even war leaves behind its indelible marks; a captured German Railway gun from WW1 stands tall as an enduring inscription commemorating bravery amid conflict at the Battle of Amiens. Inscriptions tell tales beyond what meets the eye – they whisper stories untold until someone takes the time to listen.