Knowing Collection

Swan Fountain Pens 1932
A selection of Swan pens for you to give your friends at Christmas, knowing that the pleasing hues give added charm to fine craftsmanship

Discovery of America. Second Voyage of Columbus. Jamaica. 15
Jamaica. 15th century. Second Voyage of Columbus. Jamaicans refuse to give food to Columbus and he, knowing that there will be a lunar eclipse, tells them that God will deny the light

Dusk view across Vinales Valley showing limestone hills known as Mogotes, Vinales, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Caesar Refuses Crown
Julius Caesar is offered the crown by Marcus Antonius but he prudently refuses it knowing public opinion is against it

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chanvre; Hemp; Hanf (engraving)
7195275 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Chanvre; Hemp; Hanf (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chanvre; Hemp; Hanf)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lapin; Rabbit; Kaninchen (engraving)
7196498 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Lapin; Rabbit; Kaninchen (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lapin; Rabbit; Kaninchen)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sanglier; Wild-boar; Wildschwein (engraving)
7197475 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Sanglier; Wild-boar; Wildschwein (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sanglier; Wild-boar; Wildschwein)

Denstone College, Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae, The Wood Of The Cross Is The Tree Of Knowledge (colour litho)
2794658 Denstone College, Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae, The Wood Of The Cross Is The Tree Of Knowledge (colour litho) by English School

Stalking Horse
A wildfowler, knowing that birds are less frightened of horses than of humans, conceals himself behind a wooden horse

Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho)
8668146 Do You Know: Why buttons on soldier's cuff? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why buttons on soldier's cuff)

Do You Know: Why are wages called "screw"? (colour litho)
8668144 Do You Know: Why are wages called "screw"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why are wages called "screw")

Do You Know: Which is the only regiment to wear two cap badges? (colour litho)
8668142 Do You Know: Which is the only regiment to wear two cap badges? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Do You Know: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters? (colour litho)
8668132 Do You Know: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What is the address HM fleet in foreign waters)

Do You Know: What famous school was founded by a grocer? (colour litho)
8668118 Do You Know: What famous school was founded by a grocer? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What famous school was founded by a grocer)

Do You Know: Why are some windows bricked-up in old houses? (colour litho)
8668112 Do You Know: Why are some windows bricked-up in old houses? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why are some windows bricked-up in old houses)

Do You Know: Who decreed the of a yard? (colour litho)
8668104 Do You Know: Who decreed the of a yard? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Who decreed the of a yard)

Do You Know: Why "costermonger"? (colour litho)
8668100 Do You Know: Why "costermonger"? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Why "costermonger")

Obstbaumzucht / Fruit Tree Cultivation (colour litho)
8666143 Obstbaumzucht / Fruit Tree Cultivation (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Obstbaumzucht)

Frontispiece from "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica of VI aeris and elastica
AIS5351973 Frontispiece from "Nova experimenta physico-mechanica of VI aeris and elastica and eiusdem efectibus" by the English scientist Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

Science in Sport, or the Pleasures of Astronomy. A New Game, 1804 (cardboard)
7339962 Science in Sport, or the Pleasures of Astronomy. A New Game, 1804 (cardboard) by Wallis, John (19th century); 19.5x15.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Mullahs from Bhopal, India in the 19th century (engraving)
476160 Mullahs from Bhopal, India in the 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: From El Mundo en la Mano published 1878.).

Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving)
8635198 Frontispiece and title page of a Victorian encyclopedia (engraving) by Brooke, William Henry (1772-1860) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Do You Know: What is the origin of wig and gown? (colour litho)
8668140 Do You Know: What is the origin of wig and gown? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What is the origin of wig and gown)

Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho)
8668130 Do You Know: How much are the contents of the British Museum insured for? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Honourable Artillery Company (colour photo)
8669942 The Honourable Artillery Company (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Honourable Artillery Company)

Apprentices' Band, RAF, Halton (colour photo)
8668627 Apprentices' Band, RAF, Halton (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apprentices' Band, RAF, Halton)

Firing a Royal Salute (colour photo)
8668624 Firing a Royal Salute (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Firing a Royal Salute)

The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan (colour photo)
8668621 The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Scots wearing the Royal tartan)

The Black Watch Cairn, Aberfeldy (colour photo)
8668620 The Black Watch Cairn, Aberfeldy (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Black Watch Cairn, Aberfeldy)

The Ceremony of the King's Keys (colour photo)
8668619 The Ceremony of the King's Keys (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ceremony of the King's Keys)

Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo)
8668618 Grenade-thrower, 1750 (inset) Grenadier Guardsman, 1939 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grenade-thrower)

The London Irish Rifles wearing the caubeen (colour photo)
8668617 The London Irish Rifles wearing the caubeen (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The London Irish Rifles wearing the caubeen)

Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards, St David's Day (colour photo)
8668611 Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards, St David's Day (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presenting leeks to the Welsh Guards)

Dipping the standard in salute (colour photo)
8668607 Dipping the standard in salute (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dipping the standard in salute)

A sovereign's escort of Life Guards (colour photo)
8668602 A sovereign's escort of Life Guards (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A sovereign's escort of Life Guards)

Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8668585 Saluting the spot where Nelson fell, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saluting the spot where Nelson fell)

"Dress ship" (colour photo)
8668580 "Dress ship" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Dress ship." In the Navy the custom of "dressing ship" for)

Do You Know: For what purpose were the pyramids built? (colour litho)
8668122 Do You Know: For what purpose were the pyramids built? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: For what purpose were the pyramids built)

Do You Know: Where did the kiss originate? (colour litho)
8668111 Do You Know: Where did the kiss originate? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Where did the kiss originate)

Kavalierstour / Grand Tour (colour litho)
8666145 Kavalierstour / Grand Tour (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kavalierstour)

Bucherfreunde / Book Lovers (colour litho)
8666135 Bucherfreunde / Book Lovers (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bucherfreunde)

Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS "Victory" (colour photo)
8669212 Hoisting Nelson's Signal on Trafalgar Day, HMS "Victory" (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Popular Superstitions: The howling of a dog at night (colour litho)
8668714 Popular Superstitions: The howling of a dog at night (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The howling of a dog at night)

Popular Superstitions: Sneezing (colour litho)
8668705 Popular Superstitions: Sneezing (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sneezing)

Popular Superstitions: Lucky white heather (colour litho)
8668762 Popular Superstitions: Lucky white heather (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucky white heather)

A botany lesson
DUV4217241 A botany lesson; 31x24 cm; (add.info.: I can read (Methodic and fun alphabet by a dad) - abecedary comprising a reading method and an illustrious alphabet); Photo © Duvallon.

Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print)
DUV4202592 Letters and T: monkey, bellows, sigh, saw and drum, turtle, top, stool, c.1920 (print); 16x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ABC de Guignol by Griff (French illustrator)

Frontispiece of "De Arithmetica" by Latin philosopher and politician Boece or Anicius Manlius Severinus
AIS5352556 Frontispiece of "De Arithmetica" by Latin philosopher and politician Boece or Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius (Boetius) (480-524)

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"Unveiling the Depths of Knowledge: From Swan Fountain Pens to Galileo's Dialogo" Step back in time to 1932, when Swan Fountain Pens graced the hands of writers and thinkers, capturing their thoughts with elegance and precision. In a world where words flowed effortlessly from nib to paper, knowledge was immortalized. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us on a linguistic journey as we explore the enchanting world of Lapin, Rabbit, Kaninchen - each engraving revealing the universal language that connects us all. And just beyond our reach lies the breathtaking dusk view across Vinales Valley; its limestone hills known as Mogotes whisper ancient secrets only nature can comprehend. Caesar Refuses Crown reminds us that true wisdom lies not in power but in humility. As we delve deeper into Le Vocabulaire Illustre once more, Chanvre unveils the versatile potential hidden within Hemp's fibers while Sanglier teaches us about resilience through Wild-boar's untamed spirit. Denstone College beckons seekers of knowledge with its motto: Lignum Crucis Arbor Scientiae - The Wood Of The Cross Is The Tree Of Knowledge. Here, minds are nurtured and shaped for greatness; it is here that understanding blossoms like a stalking horse waiting patiently for its moment. Socrates' last drink symbolizes his unwavering commitment to truth even in the face of death itself. And an Irish pilgrim finds solace sitting in Saint Bridget's Chair at SAINT PATRICK'S PURGATORY - knowing protection from accident and sudden demise awaits those who seek refuge there since 1847. Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo transports us back to 1632 when revolutionary ideas challenged conventional beliefs. Through this engraving, we witness Galileo daringly unraveling celestial mysteries and expanding humanity's intellectual horizons.