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"Unveiling the Pages of Knowledge: Exploring the Fascinating World of Textbooks" Step into a time machine and journey back to the early 19th century

Background imageTextbook Collection: The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank

The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank
CARTOON: SURGEONS, 1811. The Examination of a Young Surgeon. Satirical etching, 1811, by George Cruikshank

Background imageTextbook Collection: McGUFFEYs PRIMER, c1840. Title page of William Holmes McGuffeys Eclectic Primer

McGUFFEYs PRIMER, c1840. Title page of William Holmes McGuffeys Eclectic Primer, published in Cincinnati, Ohio, c1840

Background imageTextbook Collection: Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France)

Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France)
PCT4298092 Le Petit Lavisse - double page illustrated from Le Petit Lavisse (book of History of France) beg 20th century (engraving); (add.info)

Background imageTextbook Collection: The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving)

The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving)
2625841 The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustrations by Govard Bidloo)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Pages from 'The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid' by Oliver Byrne published in 1847

Pages from 'The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid' by Oliver Byrne published in 1847
5668984 Pages from 'The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid' by Oliver Byrne published in 1847; (add.info.: Photograph of page from original 1847 first edition)

Background imageTextbook Collection: The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving)

The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving)
2625813 The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustrations by Govard Bidloo)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Woodcut showing the title page of Eucharius Poesslin Der Schwangeren frawen und Hebammen

Woodcut showing the title page of Eucharius Poesslin Der Schwangeren frawen und Hebammen Rosegarten, Hagenau, 1513
5311182 Woodcut showing the title page of Eucharius Poesslin Der Schwangeren frawen und Hebammen Rosegarten, Hagenau, 1513, the first printed textbook on midwifery; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background imageTextbook Collection: Noah Webster

Noah Webster
3585808 Noah Webster; (add.info.: Portrait of Noah Webster (1758-1843) an American lexicographer, textbook pioneer, English-language spelling reformer, political writer, editor, and prolific author

Background imageTextbook Collection: The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving)

The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving)
2625814 The anatomy textbook 'Ontleding des Menschelyken Lichaams', 1690 (engraving); (add.info.: Illustrations by Govard Bidloo)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Title page from 'The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid' by Oliver Byrne published in 1847

Title page from 'The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid' by Oliver Byrne published in 1847
5668983 Title page from 'The First Six Books of the elements of Euclid' by Oliver Byrne published in 1847; (add.info.: Photograph of title page from original 1847 first edition)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Man and Book

Man and Book
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Background imageTextbook Collection: Scientific Instruments of 19th century

Scientific Instruments of 19th century
Image of the original illustration from the Elementary Treatise on Physics by Ganots published by E. Atkinson in 1872

Background imageTextbook Collection: Le Tour de la France par Deux Enfants by G. Bruno: L-R: Front cover of the 368th edition printed

Le Tour de la France par Deux Enfants by G. Bruno: L-R: Front cover of the 368th edition printed in 1914; title page of
CHT180398 Le Tour de la France par Deux Enfants by G. Bruno: L-R: Front cover of the 368th edition printed in 1914; title page of the 300th edition printed in 1900 by French School

Background imageTextbook Collection: Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)

Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d. c)
488665 Map and diagram of the world, folio a4v of Orbis Breviarium by Zaccaria Lilio (d.c.1522), Florence, 1493 (print & woodcut) by Italian School

Background imageTextbook Collection: Initial T, detail from a page of De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem

Initial T, detail from a page of De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem
CH466699 Initial T, detail from a page of De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem by Andreas Vesalius (1514-64), published by Johannes Oporinus, Basel, June 1543 (colour woodcut) by Venetian School

Background imageTextbook Collection: Street crime, 1554 (woodcut)

Street crime, 1554 (woodcut)
XJF277664 Street crime, 1554 (woodcut) by Jode, Gerard de (1509-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from ENCHIRIDION RERUM CRIMINALIUM or PRAXIS RERUM CRIMINALIUM by the lawyer Joost de)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Frontispiece to Florence Nightingales Notes on Nursing: What it is

Frontispiece to Florence Nightingales Notes on Nursing: What it is
XJF349358 Frontispiece to Florence Nightingales Notes on Nursing: What it is, and What it is not, published in 1860 (litho) (b/w photo) by English School

Background imageTextbook Collection: Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488343 Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Background imageTextbook Collection: Binding of The Birds of America; from Original Drawings by John James Audubon

Binding of The Birds of America; from Original Drawings by John James Audubon
3435206 Binding of The Birds of America; from Original Drawings by John James Audubon, London, 1838 (leather) by English School, (19th century); 99.3x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: AUDUBON)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Prima Musculorum Tabula, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri

Prima Musculorum Tabula, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri
CH469000 Prima Musculorum Tabula, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem by Andreas Vesalius (1514-64), published by Johannes Oporinus, Basel

Background imageTextbook Collection: Noah Webster: American lexicographer (engraving)

Noah Webster: American lexicographer (engraving)
5669010 Noah Webster: American lexicographer (engraving) by Durand, Asher Brown (1796-1886); (add.info.: Noah Webster (1758-1843)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Colouring book for children, The Relief of Poilus, 1917 (colour litho)

Colouring book for children, The Relief of Poilus, 1917 (colour litho)
698825 Colouring book for children, The Relief of Poilus, 1917 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: album a colorier)

Background imageTextbook Collection: The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German

The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German
CHT307403 The healing and therapeutic uses of honey in Medicine, illustration from a German treatise on medicines published in Strasbourg in 1573 (coloured woodcut) by German School

Background imageTextbook Collection: A Page from Abraham Lincolns (1808-65) mathematics schoolbook (litho)

A Page from Abraham Lincolns (1808-65) mathematics schoolbook (litho)
PNP257046 A Page from Abraham Lincolns (1808-65) mathematics schoolbook (litho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageTextbook Collection: A potter, from Orbis Sensualium Pictus, pub. 1658 (woodcut)

A potter, from Orbis Sensualium Pictus, pub. 1658 (woodcut)
STC347526 A potter, from Orbis Sensualium Pictus, pub. 1658 (woodcut) by Comenius, John Amos (1592-1670); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Czech, out of copyright

Background imageTextbook Collection: Portrait of Andreas Vesalius from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem

Portrait of Andreas Vesalius from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem
CH466698 Portrait of Andreas Vesalius from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem by Andreas Vesalius (1514-64), published by Johannes Oporinus, Basel, June 1543 (colour woodcut) by Venetian School

Background imageTextbook Collection: Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488345 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Background imageTextbook Collection: Todays Italians (Colour Litho)

Todays Italians (Colour Litho)
2778324 Todays Italians (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Todays Italians. In a gymnasium in Oslo, a Norwegian professor talks about Italy)

Background imageTextbook Collection: The Mason, The Stone Cutter and Stone Sawyer, c. 1860 (colour litho)

The Mason, The Stone Cutter and Stone Sawyer, c. 1860 (colour litho)
CHT271791 The Mason, The Stone Cutter and Stone Sawyer, c.1860 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Le Macon)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Frontispiece from Monas Hieroglyphica by John Dee, published in 1564 (print)

Frontispiece from Monas Hieroglyphica by John Dee, published in 1564 (print)
XJF365356 Frontispiece from Monas Hieroglyphica by John Dee, published in 1564 (print) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: the Monas Hieroglyphica)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Anatomical study, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Librorum Epitome

Anatomical study, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Librorum Epitome
CHT326112 Anatomical study, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Librorum Epitome by Andreas Vesalius (1514-64) published in Basel, 1543 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Flemish School

Background imageTextbook Collection: Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488347 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-46) by Remiet

Background imageTextbook Collection: Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488342 Page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Background imageTextbook Collection: Humani Corporis Ossium, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri

Humani Corporis Ossium, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri
CH469001 Humani Corporis Ossium, illustration from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem by Andreas Vesalius (1514-64), published by Johannes Oporinus, Basel

Background imageTextbook Collection: Use of handguns in the 15th century, illustration from the Rudicum Novitiorum

Use of handguns in the 15th century, illustration from the Rudicum Novitiorum
PNP386845 Use of handguns in the 15th century, illustration from the Rudicum Novitiorum, 1475 (woodcut) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handbook for Beginners)

Background imageTextbook Collection: Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488346 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

Background imageTextbook Collection: Frontispiece to De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem

Frontispiece to De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem
CH466697 Frontispiece to De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem by Andreas Vesalius (1514-64), published by Johannes Oporinus, Basel, June 1543 (colour woodcut) (see also 233019) by Venetian School

Background imageTextbook Collection: Cherokee Primer, 1845 (engraving)

Cherokee Primer, 1845 (engraving)
PNP245305 Cherokee Primer, 1845 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark American Pictures; American, out of copyright

Background imageTextbook Collection: Frontispiece from The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster, Boston

Frontispiece from The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster, Boston
5954169 Frontispiece from The American Spelling Book by Noah Webster, Boston, 1789 (print) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Background imageTextbook Collection: Hercules, illustration from, De Humani Corporis Fabrica Librorum Epitome, Basel

Hercules, illustration from, De Humani Corporis Fabrica Librorum Epitome, Basel
1764424 Hercules, illustration from, De Humani Corporis Fabrica Librorum Epitome, Basel, 1543 (vellum) by Vesalius, Andreas (1514-64); Glasgow University Library



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"Unveiling the Pages of Knowledge: Exploring the Fascinating World of Textbooks" Step into a time machine and journey back to the early 19th century, where an intriguing satirical etching by George Cruikshank titled "The Examination of a Young Surgeon" captures our attention. This captivating artwork provides a glimpse into the world of medical education during that era. As we turn another page, we encounter William Holmes McGuffey's Eclectic Primer from around 1840. Its title page beckons us with promises of foundational knowledge and literacy for young minds eager to explore new horizons. Our exploration takes us further as we stumble upon wood engravings depicting female medical students studying dissection in the 19th century. These images challenge societal norms and remind us of the remarkable progress made towards gender equality in academia. Amongst these historical treasures lies an enchanting image entitled "Man and Book, " symbolizing humanity's timeless pursuit of knowledge through literature. It serves as a reminder that textbooks have long been companions on our intellectual journeys, guiding us towards enlightenment. Scientific instruments from the 19th century come alive before our eyes, showcasing technological advancements that revolutionized research methodologies. These tools paved the way for groundbreaking discoveries and propelled scientific understanding forward. Le Tour de la France par Deux Enfants by G. Bruno captivates us with its vivid front cover illustrations, inviting readers to embark on an educational adventure across France through its richly detailed pages. Meanwhile, Orbis Breviarium presents maps and diagrams that expand our understanding of geography while highlighting Zaccaria Lilio's mastery in printmaking. Delving deeper into history, we uncover intricate details within initial T from De Humani Corporis Fabrica Libri Septem – a testament to Andreas Vesalius' revolutionary anatomical studies during Renaissance times. The delicate beauty captured within Codex Guelferbytanus reminds us of the intricate artistry that accompanied ancient texts.