John Player Sons Collection

Humber Twelve Vogue Saloon, c1936. The Humber Limited was a British manufacturer of bicycles and motor vehicles founded by Thomas Humber in 1887 and bought by the Chrysler Corporation in 1967

Family Tandem with Side-Car, 1939. From Cycling 1839-1939. [John Player & Sons, London, 1939]

Aston Martin Four-Seater Tourer, c1936. Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd is a British manufacturer of luxury sports vehicles. Founded in London in 1913. From An Album of Motor Cars

Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Artist: Alick P F Ritchie
Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, 1st Baronet, British grocer and yachtsman, 1926. Portrait of Lipton (1848-1931) who created the famous Lipton tea brand and took part in the Americas Cup

High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
High Constables and Guard of Honour of Holyroodhouse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Royal Postilion and Walking Attendant, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Royal Postilion and Walking Attendant, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

State Trumpeter Household Cavalry, 1937. Creator: Unknown
State Trumpeter Household Cavalry, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

H.M.'s Bargemaster and a Waterman, 1937. Creator: Unknown
H.M.'s Bargemaster and a Waterman, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

One of H.M.'s Marshalmen, 1937. Creator: Unknown
One of H.M.'s Marshalmen, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

One of the Children of H.M.'s Chapels Royal, 1937. Creator: Unknown
One of the Children of H.M.'s Chapels Royal, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Page of Honour, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Page of Honour, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Military Knight of Windsor, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Military Knight of Windsor, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

An Elder Brother of the Trinity House, 1937. Creator: Unknown
An Elder Brother of the Trinity House, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The City Marshal, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The City Marshal, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Lord Mayor of London, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lord Mayor of London, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

One of H.M.'s Lieutenants of Counties, 1937. Creator: Unknown
One of H.M.'s Lieutenants of Counties, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Governor-General, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Governor-General, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

An Ambassador, 1937. Creator: Unknown
An Ambassador, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Cabinet Minister, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Cabinet Minister, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Speaker of the House of Commons, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Speaker of the House of Commons, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Gentleman of the Royal Company of Archers, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Gentleman of the Royal Company of Archers, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Yeoman of King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Yeoman of King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Officer of the King's Bodyguard of Yeomen of the Guard, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Officer of H.M.'s Bodyguard of Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-At-Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Officer of H.M.'s Bodyguard of Hon. Corps of Gentlemen-At-Arms, 1937. His (or Her) Majesty's Body Guard of the Honourable Corps of Gentlemen at Arms is a bodyguard to the British Monarch

Master of the Horse, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Master of the Horse, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of the British Empire, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of the British Empire, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Royal Victorian Order, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Royal Victorian Order, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of the Indian Empire, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of the Indian Empire, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of St. Michael and St. George, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of St. Michael and St. George, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of the Star of India, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of the Star of India, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of the Bath, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of the Bath, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of St. Patrick, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of St. Patrick, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of the Thistle, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of the Thistle, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

The Order of the Garter, 1937. Creator: Unknown
The Order of the Garter, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Lord Chief Justice of England, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lord Chief Justice of England, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Lord High Chancellor of England, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lord High Chancellor of England, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Bluemantle Pursuivant, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Bluemantle Pursuivant, 1937. Bluemantle Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a junior officer of arms of the College of Arms in London. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M

Lord Lyon King of Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Lord Lyon King of Arms, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Norroy King of Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Norroy King of Arms, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Garter King of Arms, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Garter King of Arms, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Court of Claims in Session, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Court of Claims in Session, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Earl Marshal of England, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Earl Marshal of England, 1937. Bernard Fitzalan-Howard, 16th Duke of Norfolk. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Baron, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Baron, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Viscountess, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Viscountess, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Marchioness, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Marchioness, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

A Marquess, 1937. Creator: Unknown
A Marquess, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Dean of Westminster, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Dean of Westminster, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

Bishop of London, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Bishop of London, 1937. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M. Queen Elizabeth 1937". [John Player & Sons, London, 1937]

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"John Player Sons: A Captivating Journey Through Time and Talent" Step back in time to the year 1939, where a family tandem with a side-car takes us on an adventurous ride. The spirit of exploration continues as we encounter the sleek Aston Martin Four-Seater Tourer from 1936, exuding elegance and sophistication. Delve into the world of artistry with Sir Thomas Johnstone Lipton, a British grocer turned yachtsman in 1926. The talented brushstrokes of Alick P F Ritchie bring his story to life. Equally captivating is Scottish comedian Sir Harry Lauder, immortalized by Ritchie's artistic prowess in the same year. Travel further back in time to ancient Rome, where Valeria Messalina, the third wife of Emperor Claudius reigns supreme through Alexander K MacDonald's masterful artwork from 1937. Joining her are other historical figures like Joan of Arc, the French patriot and martyr from the fifteenth century depicted beautifully by MacDonald himself. And let us not forget Queen Guinevere, consort of King Arthur who graces our presence through MacDonald's brushstrokes as well. But it doesn't end there; venture into different industries across continents. Witness the thrilling chaos surrounding oil drilling in America during 1928 or marvel at the meticulous process involved in washing diamonds at Kimberley during that same era. Feel your heart race as you witness gold miners drilling blast holes deep within South Africa's soil while simultaneously experiencing North Africa's vibrant date gathering traditions. Finally, immerse yourself in Lancashire's cotton industry with its mesmerizing spinning machines. Through these diverse glimpses into history and various industries worldwide, "John Player Sons" captures both our imagination and appreciation for human achievement throughout time - truly an extraordinary journey worth exploring.