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"Unveiling the Tales of Time: From Da Vinci's Crossbow to Saucy Dancers and Electric Guitars" In this captivating collection

Background imageNotes Collection: Corale / Graduale no. 5 Historiated initial P depicting the Nativity (vellum

Corale / Graduale no. 5 Historiated initial P depicting the Nativity (vellum
KAB177388 Corale / Graduale no.5 Historiated initial P depicting the Nativity (vellum) (see 177387) by Franchi, Rossello (1377-1456) and Torelli, Filippo (1409-68); Museo dell Opera del Duomo, Prato

Background imageNotes Collection: Demonstration of the Third Equilibrium, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)

Demonstration of the Third Equilibrium, c. 1800 (pen & ink on paper)
ACD169652 Demonstration of the Third Equilibrium, c.1800 (pen & ink on paper) by Ampere, Andre Marie (1775-1836); Academie des Sciences, Paris

Background imageNotes Collection: Illustration of a chest of drawers for transporting plants

Illustration of a chest of drawers for transporting plants
BMR169016 Illustration of a chest of drawers for transporting plants, from the artists notebook made during the expedition of Jean-Francois Gallup de la Perouse (1741-88) (pen & ink and w/c on paper)

Background imageNotes Collection: A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint)

A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint)
BAL42766 A Petty Professor of Modern History brought to Light, 1810 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); O Shea Gallery, London

Background imageNotes Collection: Autograph manuscript of Lincolns election victory speech as President

Autograph manuscript of Lincolns election victory speech as President
489211 Autograph manuscript of Lincolns election victory speech as President, delivered in Washington D.C. from the window of the White House on the evening of 10th November

Background imageNotes Collection: Notations Chromatiques, after 1900 (w / c, gouache & pencil on paper) (recto of 694043)

Notations Chromatiques, after 1900 (w / c, gouache & pencil on paper) (recto of 694043)
694044 Notations Chromatiques, after 1900 (w/c, gouache & pencil on paper) (recto of 694043) by Filiger, Charles (1863-1928); 24.4x29.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageNotes Collection: Notations Chromatiques, after 1900 (w / c, gouache & pencil on paper) (recto of 694044)

Notations Chromatiques, after 1900 (w / c, gouache & pencil on paper) (recto of 694044)
694043 Notations Chromatiques, after 1900 (w/c, gouache & pencil on paper) (recto of 694044) by Filiger, Charles (1863-1928); 24.4x29.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French

Background imageNotes Collection: Page from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b / w photo)

Page from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b / w photo)
CH405685 Page from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNotes Collection: Map of the Congo region, from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b / w photo)

Map of the Congo region, from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b / w photo)
CH405684 Map of the Congo region, from an album belonging to Henry Morton Stanley (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNotes Collection: The Union of Comedy and Music (oil on canvas)

The Union of Comedy and Music (oil on canvas)
3108830 The Union of Comedy and Music (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Jean Antoine (1684-1721); 64.7x54 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Background imageNotes Collection: The Two Asses and Dundrum River, 19th century (etching)

The Two Asses and Dundrum River, 19th century (etching)
6198452 The Two Asses and Dundrum River, 19th century (etching) by Haden, Francis Seymour (1818-1910); 15.2x22.9 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageNotes Collection: Sketch book containing 60 sketches and illustrations, writings on tempera paint

Sketch book containing 60 sketches and illustrations, writings on tempera paint
6200444 Sketch book containing 60 sketches and illustrations, writings on tempera paint and artists including Botticelli by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageNotes Collection: Sketch book containing 60 sketches and illustrations, writings on tempera paint

Sketch book containing 60 sketches and illustrations, writings on tempera paint
6200393 Sketch book containing 60 sketches and illustrations, writings on tempera paint and artists including Botticelli by Duncan, John (1866-1945); 20.3x12.7 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageNotes Collection: Japanese businessman and his secretary taking shorthand notes (b / w photo)

Japanese businessman and his secretary taking shorthand notes (b / w photo)
6015498 Japanese businessman and his secretary taking shorthand notes (b/w photo) by Japanese Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNotes Collection: Musical knife in the Louvre, Paris, France

Musical knife in the Louvre, Paris, France, made of steel, with a Blessing of the Table (or Grace) engraved on the blade. The notes are for bass voice -- it is thought that the knife was part of a

Background imageNotes Collection: The World of Sport 1897

The World of Sport 1897
The World of Sport, 1897. Racing notes by Captain Coe. Before the Derby race. Epsom Stand, showing Tattenham Corner. Date: 1897

Background imageNotes Collection: Office Worker Making Notes, 1928 (screen print)

Office Worker Making Notes, 1928 (screen print)
3036150 Office Worker Making Notes, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a woman office worker making notes in a notepad; screen print)

Background imageNotes Collection: Bacon was generally accompanied by a gentleman of his household

Bacon was generally accompanied by a gentleman of his household
3949289 Bacon was generally accompanied by a gentleman of his household, from English Literature pub.by T C & EC Jack, c.1920 (colour litho) by Skelton, J. R

Background imageNotes Collection: Marianne beside the French Tricolore flag, a globe and telescope and a display of francs

Marianne beside the French Tricolore flag, a globe and telescope and a display of francs
488429 Marianne beside the French Tricolore flag, a globe and telescope and a display of francs, c.1890 (colour litho) by French School

Background imageNotes Collection: Scene from an unidentified play in the Cockpit-in-Court, 1639 (pen & ink on paper)

Scene from an unidentified play in the Cockpit-in-Court, 1639 (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407589 Scene from an unidentified play in the Cockpit-in-Court, 1639 (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Royal Cockpit theatre)

Background imageNotes Collection: Sketch of the Bell Tower at New College, showing detail of leaded roof

Sketch of the Bell Tower at New College, showing detail of leaded roof
NCO404086 Sketch of the Bell Tower at New College, showing detail of leaded roof, 1908 (pencil on paper) by New, Edmund Hort (1871-1931); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageNotes Collection: Design for the South Front, Chatsworth House (w / c on paper)

Design for the South Front, Chatsworth House (w / c on paper)
621572 Design for the South Front, Chatsworth House (w/c on paper) by Wyatville, Jeffry (1766-1840); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; (add.info.: Chatsworth House, North Derbyshire)

Background imageNotes Collection: The Elder Sister (chromolitho)

The Elder Sister (chromolitho)
668348 The Elder Sister (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Elder Sister. From The Girls Own Paper. Kronheim print.); © Look and Learn

Background imageNotes Collection: Choral miniature with the Annunciation (pigment on vellum)

Choral miniature with the Annunciation (pigment on vellum)
703209 Choral miniature with the Annunciation (pigment on vellum) by Italian School; Abbey of Monte Cassino, Cassino, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNotes Collection: Map of Philadelphia Lead Works, 1889 (colour litho)

Map of Philadelphia Lead Works, 1889 (colour litho)
694069 Map of Philadelphia Lead Works, 1889 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: John T. Lewis & Bros)

Background imageNotes Collection: Trompe l Oeil Still Life (oil on canvas)

Trompe l Oeil Still Life (oil on canvas)
CAC157201 Trompe l Oeil Still Life (oil on canvas) by English School, (20th century); Chelsea Arts Club, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageNotes Collection: Guild of Fish Sellers (vellum)

Guild of Fish Sellers (vellum)
XIR174480 Guild of Fish Sellers (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: fish vendors corporation; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNotes Collection: Cover design, Home Notes, September 1945

Cover design, Home Notes, September 1945. 1945

Background imageNotes Collection: Correspondence written by Giuseppe Verdi (pen & ink on paper)

Correspondence written by Giuseppe Verdi (pen & ink on paper)
ALI328215 Correspondence written by Giuseppe Verdi (pen & ink on paper) by Verdi, Giuseppe (1813-1901); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageNotes Collection: Albinus, Uterus II, Pl. V, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum

Albinus, Uterus II, Pl. V, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum
HMB306116 Albinus, Uterus II, Pl. V, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum, by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770), published by J.&H. Verbeek, bibliop

Background imageNotes Collection: Albinus, Uterus, Pl. III, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum

Albinus, Uterus, Pl. III, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum
HMB306115 Albinus, Uterus, Pl. III, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum, by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770), published by J.&H. Verbeek, bibliop

Background imageNotes Collection: Albinus, Uterus, Pl. II, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum

Albinus, Uterus, Pl. II, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum
HMB306114 Albinus, Uterus, Pl. II, illustration from Tabulae ossium humanorum, by Bernhard Siegfried Albinus (1697-1770), published by J.&H. Verbeek, bibliop

Background imageNotes Collection: Illustration of a species of fungus, from Diarium Botanicum by the artist

Illustration of a species of fungus, from Diarium Botanicum by the artist
BLT177810 Illustration of a species of fungus, from Diarium Botanicum by the artist, 1786 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Cuvier, Georges (1769-1832); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Background imageNotes Collection: Six Contre Dances, 1784 (pen & ink on paper)

Six Contre Dances, 1784 (pen & ink on paper)
NBY335546 Six Contre Dances, 1784 (pen & ink on paper) by Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-91); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageNotes Collection: Ground plan of the Vatican, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) (b / w photo)

Ground plan of the Vatican, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF347983 Ground plan of the Vatican, Rome, engraved by Alessandro Specchi (engraving) (b/w photo) by Fontana, Carlo (c.1636-1714) (after); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNotes Collection: Architectural sketch for an Ideal City, fol. 16 (recto) from Paris Manuscript B

Architectural sketch for an Ideal City, fol. 16 (recto) from Paris Manuscript B
BIF267170 Architectural sketch for an Ideal City, fol. 16 (recto) from Paris Manuscript B, 1488-90 (pen and ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France

Background imageNotes Collection: Ms B 2173 fol. 74r Studies of wing articulation, 1487-90 (pen & ink on paper)

Ms B 2173 fol. 74r Studies of wing articulation, 1487-90 (pen & ink on paper)
XJF308791 Ms B 2173 fol. 74r Studies of wing articulation, 1487-90 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; Italian

Background imageNotes Collection: Fol. 20r from Paris Manuscript B, 1488-90 (pen & ink on paper)

Fol. 20r from Paris Manuscript B, 1488-90 (pen & ink on paper)
XJF308778 Fol. 20r from Paris Manuscript B, 1488-90 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris, France; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageNotes Collection: Musical Instruments, Christmas Card (chromolitho)

Musical Instruments, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731033 Musical Instruments, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical Instruments)

Background imageNotes Collection: Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 45

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 45. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageNotes Collection: Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1561

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1561. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageNotes Collection: Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1610

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1610. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageNotes Collection: Rhodope tulip, Tulipa hungarica

Rhodope tulip, Tulipa hungarica. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageNotes Collection: Hybrid of waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana

Hybrid of waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana x maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R

Background imageNotes Collection: Hybrids of maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii

Hybrids of maculate tulip, Tulipa greigii x waterlily tulip, Tulipa kaufmanniana. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R

Background imageNotes Collection: Tubergens tulip, Tulipa ingens. Tubergen s

Tubergens tulip, Tulipa ingens. Tubergen s
Tubergens tulip, Tulipa ingens. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Background imageNotes Collection: Tulipa orphanidea No. 702

Tulipa orphanidea No. 702. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930



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"Unveiling the Tales of Time: From Da Vinci's Crossbow to Saucy Dancers and Electric Guitars" In this captivating collection, a five-pound note takes us on an extraordinary journey through history. It all begins with Da Vinci's crossbow, a masterpiece that transcends time and showcases the genius of one of history's greatest minds. Flipping through the pages, we stumble upon Plate 3 from the Book of the Dead, revealing ancient Egyptian secrets etched onto delicate papyrus. The notes whisper stories of an era long gone but forever imprinted in our collective memory. As we turn further into these remarkable notes, we encounter the tumultuous year 1923 in Germany when hyperinflation wreaked havoc on its currency. Witnessing stacks of worthless banknotes piled high reminds us of the fragility and power held within paper money. But fear not. British banknotes come to our rescue like a knight in shining armor. Their intricate illustrations are reminiscent of rolled paper scrolls tied with golden ribbons—a symbol of prosperity and stability amidst chaos. Suddenly, a saucy dancer wearing only balloons catches our eye—her vibrant spirit defying conventions even after facing raids by prudish authorities. She represents rebellion against societal norms and serves as a reminder that art can never be silenced. The melody changes as an electric guitar and amplifier appear on stage—an iconic duo that revolutionized music forever. These electrifying notes transcend language barriers, uniting people across generations with their soul-stirring tunes. And then there are Leonardo da Vinci's own handwritten notes—a glimpse into his brilliant mind where ideas flowed freely like ink onto parchment. His sketches reveal his insatiable curiosity about everything under the sun—from anatomy to inventions yet to be realized. William Heath Robinson adds humor to this symphony with "More Golfing Notes, " showcasing his whimsical contraptions designed for golf enthusiasts seeking unconventional ways to conquer the course.