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Advert for The Rolex Oyster waterproof wrist watch 1930
Jabez Wolffe timing Miss Micky West for forth-coming attempt on Channel records. The most accurate wrist watch in the World made waterproof. Date: 1930

Gas proof pram, 1938. A resident of Hextable in Kent, invented a gas proof pram in which a baby could be kept safe during an air raid

Mathematical series, 18th century

House to house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR
House to house fighting during the bitter battle amongst the ruins of the battered city of Stalingrad (Volgograd), USSR

The Proof of the Pudding is in the Eating
" From " Proverbs", a series of postcards. " 1904

The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley s
Arthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts

Einstein and Eddington, 1930
Einstein and Eddington. German-born physicist Albert Einstein (1879-1955), at left, was famous for his theories of relativity

The benefits of taking the water at Bad Wildungen, Germany
Comic illustration of the wonderful benefits to a ladys urinary tract (!) having taken the water at Bad Wildungen - a German therapeutic spa Town with springs that bring forth water containing iron

Nebulae drawn by William Herschel, 1811 C002 / 5044
Nebulae drawn by the British astronomer William Herschel (1738-1822), published in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society in 1811

The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho)
8661080 The Pedigree of El-Moizz (litho) by Dudley, Robert Ambrose (1867-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedigree of El-Moizz)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638749 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

How we know the Earth is round (litho)
8673156 How we know the Earth is round (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How we know the Earth is round)

Monks, throws the locket proving Oliver's true identity
2604839 Monks, throws the locket proving Oliver's true identity; (add.info.: Monks, throws the locket proving Oliver's true identity through the old mill trapdoor into the river)

Coral Reef: hand coloured engraving published 1849. Time taken for building of coral reefs
530404 Coral Reef: hand coloured engraving published 1849. Time taken for building of coral reefs and islands was a proof used by Charles Darwin to support the theory of a long geological timescale.;

Do You Know: What is the origin of saluting? (colour litho)
8668590 Do You Know: What is the origin of saluting? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: What is the origin of saluting)

Darwinism: everyday proof of man's origins. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1861). Wood engraving
530399 Darwinism: everyday proof of man's origins. Cartoon from Punch (London, 1861). Wood engraving.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Votaries of the Weed No 2 (colour litho)
8660491 Votaries of the Weed No 2 (colour litho) by Clarke, Joseph Clayton (Kyd) (1856-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Votaries of the Weed, No 2)

Portrait of Antoine Francois, Comte de Fourcroy (1755-1809), late 18th century. Creator: Francois Dumont
Portrait of Antoine Francois, Comte de Fourcroy (1755-1809), late 18th century

Portrait of Jacob Maris, c.1890. Creator: Pieter de Josselin de Jong
Portrait of Jacob Maris, c.1890. Epreuve unique du 1er etat, retouchee apres nature par l'artiste'. Dutch artist, painter, etcher

Capriccio of Antique Ruins with Men Gazing at a Classical Orator, 1720s. Creator: Marco Ricci
Capriccio of Antique Ruins with Men Gazing at a Classical Orator, 1720s

Lévêque de Drontheimhus apporte la preuve de l'innocence de Christian Ordener, c.1889
Leveque de Drontheimhus apporte la preuve de l'innocence de Christian Ordener, c.1889

The Road Crossing Mount Praco, from Ricci to Genoa, c. 1764. Creator: Franz Edmund Weirotter
The Road Crossing Mount Praco, from Ricci to Genoa, c. 1764

The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome, c. 1764. Creator: Franz Edmund Weirotter
The Outskirts of Florence, on the Way to Rome, c. 1764

The Pyramid of Sesto near the Gates of St. Pauli in Rome, c. 1764. Creator: Franz Edmund Weirotter
The Pyramid of Sesto near the Gates of St. Pauli in Rome, c. 1764

The Old Palace at Tivoli, c. 1764. Creator: Franz Edmund Weirotter
The Old Palace at Tivoli, c. 1764

Harbor at Livorno, c. 1764. Creator: Franz Edmund Weirotter
Harbor at Livorno, c. 1764

Fragment of the Old City Wall at San Giovanni Laterano, 1764. Creator: Franz Edmund Weirotter
Fragment of the Old City Wall at San Giovanni Laterano, 1764

Death of the Virgin. Creator: Hans Wechtlin the Elder
Death of the Virgin

Death of the Virgin. Creator: Hans Wechtlin the Elder
Death of the Virgin

The Superb Lily, 1799. Creator: William Ward
The Superb Lily, 1799

The Transfiguration, published 1829. Creator: W Walton
The Transfiguration, published 1829

Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus, published 1829. Creator: W Walton
Minerva, From a Bronze by Daedalus, published 1829

Statue on the Pediment over the West Front of a Temple at Egina, published 1829. Creator: W Walton
Statue on the Pediment over the West Front of a Temple at Egina, published 1829

Last Judgment, Lincoln Cathedral, published 1829. Creator: W Walton
Last Judgment, Lincoln Cathedral, published 1829

Gredin de Sort!... 1823. Creator: Emile Jean-Horace Vernet
Gredin de Sort!... 1823

Artist Carrying Easel with a Lithographic Stone, 1818. Creator: Emile Jean-Horace Vernet
Artist Carrying Easel with a Lithographic Stone, 1818

Figure of Bubaste or Isis, published 1829. Creator: W Walton
Figure of Bubaste or Isis, published 1829

Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrow of Achilles, published 1829. Creator: W Walton
Bronze Figure of Minerva, Found in the Barrow of Achilles, published 1829

Leopards, 1798. Creator: Samuel William Reynolds
Leopards, 1798

The Port of Genoa, c. 1877. Creator: Adolphe Appian
The Port of Genoa, c. 1877

Gaspar de Gusman, Count of Olivares, c. 1626. Creator: Paulus Pontius
Gaspar de Gusman, Count of Olivares, c. 1626

Blinding of Elymas, c. 1807. Creator: John Constable
Blinding of Elymas, c. 1807

macaws parrot Anodorhynchus Cyanopsitta Primolius Orthopsittaca Diopsittaca Macaws are small to large, often colourful New World parrots

R. A. F. Attire
This illustration shows an assortment of Royal Air Force attire. 1. R.A.F. Battledress. 2. Sidcot outer suit of windproof canvas. 3. Sidcot inner lining. 4. Irvingsuit lambskin leather jacket. 5

Advertising blotter, Admiring the Portfolio of Art Prints - Burlington Gallery, London Proof Prints Date: circa 1900

The Peacocks Skirt
An original, vintage, poster of The Peacock Skirt, an 1893 illustration by Aubrey Beardsley, published by Big O Posters Inc, in about 1969

White Star Line - antique brass flare pistol
White Star Line - rare antique brass SPRA flare pistol, stamped White Star Line 22368 with proof mark. Barrel 3.75 inches. with deactivation certificate, dated 5/4/00

La Rue des Mauvais Garcons
This proof on Chinese paper, shows two dark figures, conversing in a shadowed street in France. (The street of the bad boys). A very rare example, purchased by Mr

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"Proof: A Glimpse into the Unwavering Certainty of Time and Life" Step back in time to 1930, when Rolex introduced the revolutionary Oyster waterproof wristwatch. An advert that showcased its resilience against water, proving its durability even in the harshest conditions. In 1938, a gas-proof pram emerged as a testament to human ingenuity and determination. A symbol of protection for our little ones amidst uncertain times. Witness the indomitable spirit during house-to-house fighting in Stalingrad, USSR. The ultimate proof of bravery and resilience displayed by soldiers who fought tooth and nail for their homeland. Delve into the world of mathematics in the 18th century, where intricate mathematical series stood as irrefutable proof of logic's power to unravel complex mysteries. Marvel at extraordinary individuals like "The Pain-Proof Man" and Captain Ringman Jack from Ripley's Believe It or Not. Their astonishing feats were undeniable evidence that humans can transcend physical limitations. Einstein and Eddington's collaboration in 1930 provided empirical proof for Einstein's theory of general relativity – an intellectual breakthrough that reshaped our understanding of space-time itself. Discover the healing benefits found within Bad Wildungen, Germany's waters – nature's own testimony to their therapeutic properties proven through centuries-old tradition. Explore nebulae drawn by William Herschel in 1811; his meticulous sketches offered tangible evidence that expanded our knowledge about celestial wonders beyond Earth’s boundaries. Experience Portsmouth, Southsea & Isle of Wight Aviation Poster capturing mankind’s relentless pursuit to conquer skies - an emblematic portrayal showcasing aviation technology taking flight against all odds Admire R. A. F attire - uniforms worn with pride by brave men and women who served their country selflessly. Proof that dedication knows no bounds when it comes to protecting what we hold dear.