Volumes Collection (page 2)

Chiesa dis Eusebio Delle magnificenze Roma antica
Chiesa di S. Eusebio, Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna, Vasi, Giuseppe, 1710-1782, Engraving, 1747-1761, plate 49, volume 3 (book contains volumes 3 and 4)

Chiesa dis Sabba Abate Delle magnificenze Roma
Chiesa di S. Sabba Abate, Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna, Vasi, Giuseppe, 1710-1782, Engraving, 1747-1761, plate 57, volume 3 (book contains volumes 3 and 4)

S Maria Trastevere Delle magnificenze Roma antica
S. Maria in Trastevere, Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna, Vasi, Giuseppe, 1710-1782, Engraving, 1747-1761, plate 60, volume 3 (book contains volumes 3 and 4)

Library Of The University Of Leiden In The 17Th Century, Showing Chained Books. From Les Artes Au Moyen Age, Published Paris 1873

Male And Female Booksellers Working In 17Th Century Bookshop

Phola Singh Nihang. Watercolour by a Company artist, Punjab, 1865 (c). From the second of two volumes of watercolours titled, The Kingdom of the Punjab

Bookbinding / Diderot
The interior of a French book binding establishment : preparing the leather, sewing the gatherings, making the boards, pressing the volumes. Date: circa 1760

Botanical illustration Sempervivum arboreum
Sempervivum arboreum: plate from John Sibthorps book on the plants of Greece Flora Graeca Sibthorpiana published 1806-40 in 10 volumes

Botanical illustration Glaucium phoenicum (Sibthorp)
Glaucium phoenicum: plate from John Sibthorps book on the plants of Greece Flora Graeca Sibthorpiana published 1806-40 in 10 volumes

Botanical illustration Morina persica from Sibthorp
Morina Persica: plate from John Sibthorps book on the plants of Greece Flora Graeca Sibthorpiana published 1806-40 in 10 volumes

Caricature of William Ballantine, Serjeant-at-law
Caricature of William Ballantine (1812-1887), Serjeant-at-law, a legal position abolished in the reforms of 1873. In the early 1880s he retired from the law and published several volumes of memoirs

Braille Books on Shelf
A young woman holds a novel in one hand & the same novel made up of seven braille volumes in the other. Date: circa 1930s

Binding Braille Books
Binding Braille books for the blind. The large volumes each contain 100 pages. Date: circa 1930s

Reading W / Book Machine
A man uses a circular contraption to read books, enabling him to move between volumes with ease. Date: 1588

Celia Thaxter - Poet
Celia Thaxter (1835 - 1894) American poet; her volumes of verse include " Poems" (1872), " Driftweed" (1879), & " Poems for Children" (1884)

The Letters of Gertrude Bell Volumes I and II. Date: 1927

Bruce Ingram
Sir Bruce Stirling Ingram (1877 - 1963), journalist and newspaper editor. The grandson of the papers founder, Herbert Ingram, he edited the Illustrated London News from 1900 to 1963

Paul Hamilton Hayne
PAUL HAMILTON HAYNE American poet, nephew of the noted lawyer, who left us several volumes of poems, none of which you have read, have you ? Date: 1830 - 1886

Virgin Child Attended Angels 1457 / 58-1504 Pen
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Theodor Gottlieb von Hippel (author), Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki (artist), German (1741-1796), LebenslaÔé¼ufe nach Aufsteigender Linie nebst Beylagen A, B, C, 1778-1781

Stoat (Mustela erminea), member of the Weasel family. The stoat in the white winter coat with black tail tip, the source of the fur Ermine, of animals in the colder parts of its range (Asia)

Roe Deer (Capreolus capreolus), Eurasian species of deer. From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828), one of the volumes in William Jardines Naturalists Library series

Hedgehog (Erinaceus europeas), the Common Spiny Hedgehog, an insectivorous mammal of the Old World.From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828)

Weasel (Putorius nivalis / Mustela vulgaris) the smallest European carnivore. Often
Weasel (Putorius nivalis/Mustela vulgaris) the smallest European carnivore. Often confused with its larger relative the Stoat (Mustela erminea)

The Common Mole (Talpa europea), 1828. Small burrowing mammal with distribution from Britain to Japan. From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828)

Pipistrelle Bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus), small mouse-like flying mammal. From British Quadrupeds
Pipistrelle Bat (Pipistrellus pipistrellus), small mouse-like flying mammal.From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828)

European Wild Cat (Felis silvestris). From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828), one of the volumes in William Jardines Naturalists Library series. Hand-coloured engraving

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris), also known as the Black Water Rat. This animal is the Ratty of the childrens classic The Wind in the Willows, Kenneth Grahame, (London)

Brown Rat (Rattus rattus). Probably originating in central Asia, now distribution is world-wide, having been transported in European ships

Common or Red Fox (Vulpes vulpes), native of the Old World. A dog fox. From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828), one of the volumes in William Jardines Naturalists Library series

Common Dormouse (Muscardinus arvellanarius), hibernating rodent. From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828), one of the volumes in William Jardines Naturalists Library series

Red Squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris), tree-living rodent native to Europe and Asia. In Britain its range and numbers have diminished of the past 50 years because of competition from the Grey Squirrel (S)

Rabbit (Oryctolagus cuniculus), the Old World rabbit. (1828). A rodent introduced to Britain by the Normans in the 11th century as a protein source, it has become an agricultural pest

The Hare (Lepus europaeus). In colder parts of its range this rodent develops a white winter coat as a camouflage in snowy regions

Polecat (Mustela putorius), member of the Weasel family. Its reputation for the strong smell from anal gland secretions is hinted at in its Latin name

Harvest Mouse (Micromys minutus) of the Old World. (1828). At 6 to 7 1 / 2 cm it is
Harvest Mouse (Micromys minutus) of the Old World. (1828). At 6 to 7 1/2 cm it is one of the smallest rodents. From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828)

Common or Eurasian Badger (Meles meles), mammal with popular English name of Brock. From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828)

Long-eared Bat (Plectorus auritus), small mouse-like flying mammal. (1828). From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828)

Natterers Bat (Myotis nattereri) small mouse-like flying mammal. From British Quadrupeds, W MacGillivray, (Edinburgh, 1828), one of the volumes in William Jardines Naturalists Library series

Alfred Crowquill (pseudonym of Alfred Henry Forrester 1804-1872) English writer and illustrator. A contributor to the early volumes of Punch. Engraving, 1846

Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) teacher and ornithologist. Born in Paisley, Scotland, he emigrated to America in 1794 and became an American citizen in 1804

Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) teacher and ornithologist. Born in Paisley, Scotland, he emigrated to America in 1794 and became an American citizen in 1804

Volumes of silhouettes by August Edouart
A group of volumes containing 5, 579 English portraits taken from 1825 - 1839 and 3, 625 American portraits taken from 1839 to 1845 by the famous (and prolific) silhouette artist, August Edouart

Portrait of the silhouette artist, August Edouart
A portrait of August Edouart, the famous 19th century silhouettist, seated in his library where some of his folio volumes of silhouette portraits are on display. Date: c. 1840

Vols. I, II and III
Three ladies read by the sea on a bench, observed by two small dogs. Date: 1889

Selfridges, London - Book Section
Selfridges & Co, Oxford Street, London - Book Section. Founded by American-born retail magnate Harry Gordon Selfridge (1858 - 1947), the Flagship store in Oxford Street was opened in 1909

The Book Shop
Two girls (one hardly older than a toddler!) look through a variety of volumes in a Bookshop

The oldest bookseller in Paris
A wonderful photographic postcard showing the Oldest Book Dealer in Paris - an old bearded man selling volumes from large wooden crates on the banks of the Seine

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"Exploring the Depths: A Journey Through Volumes" Step into a world of knowledge and imagination as we delve into the captivating realm of volumes. From Agnes Maria Bennett to Anthony Trollope, these literary giants have left their mark on history. The White Star Line's RMS Titanic carried not only passengers but also six books, each holding stories waiting to be discovered. The five book covers adorned with elegance and charm offer a glimpse into the past. Ocean liners like Mauretania, Lusitania, and Aquitania sailed through pages filled with tales of adventure and romance. These vessels became more than just transportation; they were symbols of grandeur and luxury. Within three bound volumes of The Engineer from 1910-1911 lies a treasure trove of technological advancements that shaped our modern world. These pages hold secrets waiting to be unveiled. Five maritime books take us on voyages across vast oceans, revealing the triumphs and tragedies that occurred upon their waves. They remind us of the power and unpredictability of nature's forces. Financial records may seem mundane at first glance, but within them lie stories of ambition, success, or perhaps even failure. They provide insights into economic landscapes long gone by. Sir John Sinclair of Ulbster, Bt was an influential figure whose legacy lives on in countless volumes documenting his contributions to society. His impact is etched within those pages for generations to come. A display showcasing bound illustrated volumes transports us back to circa 1954 – an era where artistry met literature in perfect harmony. Each volume tells its own story through intricate illustrations that captivate our senses. Imagine stepping foot into an elegant Edwardian reception room adorned with shelves upon shelves filled with volumes awaiting exploration, and is here where worlds collide between fact and fiction; where dreams are born from ink-stained pages. Bernard Barton Circa Quaker Poet Who Published his thoughts through verses captured the essence of humanity within his volumes.