Sales Collection

The Biba Boutique in West London. Kensington High Street area Young ladies, possibly staff, models, and friends help move the clothes down the street

The Biba Boutique in West London. Kensington High Street area. Young ladies, possibly staff, models, and friends help move the clothes down the street

Picture shows Ready Steady Go! presenter Cathy McGowan at the door of Biba Boutique in Kensington Church Street, West London. She is 2nd from the right, with her friend singer Cilla Black, far right

Advert, Richard Irvin & Sons, Aberdeen, Scotland
Advert, Richard Irvin & Sons, Steam Fishing Vessel Owners, Licensed Auctioneers and Fish Salesmen, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Nash car showroom
Warren. Nash Motor Corporation, Interior, sales room, B way & 58th Street

1932 Hillman Wizard. Creator: Unknown
1932 Hillman Wizard

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 4
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. An auctioneer holds his gavel to knock down each sale. He stands above the sheep pens during an auction Date: 1994

Grand Leader Co Department Store, Chicago, Illinois, USA
Grand Leader Co Department Store, West 22nd Street, Chicago, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1910

North American SNJ-2 Texan N66082 at La Guardia Airport NY. Constructed as a SNJ-2 (MSN 65-2026) with Bureau of Aeronautics No. 2037. Taken on Strength-Charge with the United States Navy 1946

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 3
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. Farmers lean over a sheep pen during an auction. one-man sprays a colour onto a sheep to show ownership Date: 1994

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 1
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. A farmer beside a pen of sheep - viewed from above Date: 1994

Advert, Rudge-Whitworth Quality Motor Cycles Date: 1939

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 2
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. A group of farmers chat outside the store cattle shed Date: 1994

Used Car Dealership Forecourt 2009

Blondin Audience Ledger
A fascinating unused page from a ledger to record the ticket sales and money accrued from a performance of the legendary tightrop walker Charles Blondin The Hero of Niagara

January Sales 1980S
People queueing outside Hamleys toy shop and the sportswear shop next door, during the January sales, central London

Gulab jamuns (traditional Indian sweet) are on display for sale at a sweets shop in Mumbai, India, April 20, 2018. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330402 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

Stone monument recording the sale of an estate
3330376 Stone monument recording the sale of an estate; (add.info.: Stone monument recording the sale of an estate with a goddess depicted helping with negotiations)

The pirates' ruse luring a merchantman in the olden days, 1896 (b/w print) (black and white print)
1574436 The pirates' ruse luring a merchantman in the olden days, 1896 (b/w print) (black and white print); (add.info)

Cartoon depicting a fresh fish cart in the streets of London, 19th century
5308855 Cartoon depicting a fresh fish cart in the streets of London, 19th century; (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a fresh fish cart in the streets of London)

An Italian woman from San Remo selling cheese
3732839 An Italian woman from San Remo selling cheese; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an Italian woman from San Remo selling cheese. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A bogus salesman known as Jack Bogus, 1890 (engraving)
5616306 A bogus salesman known as Jack Bogus, 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a pedlar displaying his tray of wares to a country housewife, 19th century
5311015 An engraving depicting a pedlar displaying his tray of wares to a country housewife, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1825); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Shoeseller
Yavuz Pancareken

The fish monger
Lorenzo Grifantini

Sales rooms at the Elysée Palace, in 1797, current 8th arrondissement, 1797. Creator: Jacques-Albert Senave
Sales rooms at the Elysee Palace, in 1797, current 8th arrondissement, 1797

The Biba Boutique in West London. Young ladies, possibly staff, models, and friends help move the clothes down the street. Biba was a London fashion store of the 1960s and 1970s

Picture shows Biba Boutique in its 2nd home at 19-21 Kensington Church Street. London Kensington High Street area The shop assistants in their hoop mini dress uniforms

R. A. F. Colerne, Wiltshire, sell off their museum planes
R.A.F. Colerne, Wiltshire, sell off their museum planes. The station is closing at the end of the year. 1976. A Gloster Javelin on sale at R.A.F. Colerne, Wiltshire. February 1976 P004667

Fruits are display for sale at a stall in Islamabad, Pakistan, January 31, 2018. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood

French shop, belonging to La Soie corporation
3784854 French shop, belonging to La Soie corporation; (add.info.: French shop, belonging to La Soie corporation (societe anonyme). Early 20th century?); Lebrecht History

Christmas Fair at The Rosie Hospital, Cambridges first purpose-built maternity hospital, organised by midwives (left-right) Sue Holland, Alex Le-Roux, Sian Harper and Jean Bunting, Cambridge

Harveys Sale, Guildford, Surrey, Tuesday 5th January 1971

2nd STORE - BIBA Biba Boutique in its 2nd home at 19-21 Kensington Church Street. Ready Steady Go - Teenage TV pop music and dancing show on ATV TV from 1963-1966

Picture shows Biba Fashion boutique- The first store, in Abingdon Road in Kensington, London as opened in September 1964. Picture taken 10th May 1965

Picture shows Biba - The first store, in Abingdon Road in Kensington, was opened in September 1964. Biba was a London fashion store of the 1960s and 1970s

January Sales. A queue of anxious shoppers try to be first into the shop as the shop keeper tries to keep order. Picture location is unknown

Post Christmas Sales at Debenhams. London. The scene outside Debenhams, Oxford Street, 07.45am. Some people have been queuing since Friday 23rd December. Picture taken 27th December 1977

Ken Dodds success with his song Tears is reflected in this silver disc, presented to him at the London Palladium to mark sales of over 250, 000 of the song

Trojan mens clothing shop, Liverpool, Merseyside. Circa 1967

A woman wearing curlers in her hair enjoying shopping in the sales after Christmas. 31st December 1974

Biba Boutique fashion centre in London June 1966 Biba Boutique in its 2nd home at 19-21 Kensington Church Street. London. Twin sisters Nicole

Sud-Aviation Caravelle VII F-BJAO - Caravelle Santa Maria
Sud-Aviation Caravelle VII F-BJAO / N420GE (msn 042) Caravelle Santa MariaThis was a Caravelle Series III (c/n 042) that was purchased by General Electric

Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market - 5
Bakewell, Derbyshire Cattle Market. Three old male farmers watch a sheep auction Date: 1994

Newmarket Sales Date: 1929

Sir Mark Norman, Managing Director of Britten-Norman Sales, circa 1970. Sir Mark was the brother of company co-founder Desmond Norman. Date: circa 1970

Wholesale Fishmarket, Howth, County Dublin, Ireland

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"Sales: From Adverts to Auctions, the Art of Selling Shines Bright" In the bustling city of Aberdeen, Scotland, Richard Irvin & Sons proudly display their sales prowess. With a reputation for excellence, they have become synonymous with quality and reliability. At the Nash car showroom, customers are greeted by a stunning array of vehicles that promise both style and performance. The showroom is a testament to the power of salesmanship in capturing hearts and minds. A snapshot from another era takes us back to Ready Steady Go. Presenter Cathy McGowan standing at the door of Biba Boutique in London. This iconic image showcases how effective marketing can create an irresistible allure for shoppers. Meanwhile, at a used car dealership, buyers hunt for hidden gems among rows of pre-loved automobiles. Salesmen skillfully navigate negotiations as they strive to find the perfect match between buyer and vehicle. The North American SNJ-2 Texan N66082 soars through the skies above Bakewell's Derbyshire Cattle Market - a reminder that even unconventional items find their way into successful sales transactions. Across continents in Chicago, Illinois stands Grand Leader Co Department Store - an emblematic symbol of America's retail industry. Its towering presence reflects not only its size but also its ability to cater to diverse customer needs. Delving into history reveals Blondin Audience Ledger - documenting ticket sales during thrilling tightrope performances. It serves as proof that captivating experiences can be monetized through clever marketing strategies. January Sales in the 1980s bring nostalgic memories flooding back - eager shoppers flocking stores seeking unbeatable deals on fashion trends long gone but never forgotten. Transporting us further back in time is a 1920s magazine plate from La Vie Parisienne showcasing French elegance. It reminds us that selling dreams has always been an art form deeply embedded within our society's fabric. Finally, we journey eastward towards Myanmar (Burma), where vibrant marketplaces burst with colors, sounds, and the spirit of entrepreneurship.