Writ Collection

Debtor Served with Writ
A debtor is served with a writ

Bailiff and Writ
TAPPING - a bailiff corners a young man in the street and serves a writ on him, perhaps a tailors bill he has forgotten to pay, perhaps something more serious

their charm is writ Along a liquid sky, Robert Bridges (b / w photo)
6002100... their charm is writ Along a liquid sky, Robert Bridges (b/w photo) by Burdekin, Harold (1899-1944); Private Collection; (add.info.: their charm is writ Along a liquid sky, Robert Bridges)

Writ of Edward I, directing the sheriffs of London to return two members to parliament (colour litho)
3652464 Writ of Edward I, directing the sheriffs of London to return two members to parliament (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Writ of Edward I)

The Fear of the World; or, Living for Appearances, by the Brothers Mayhew (engraving)
1611943 The Fear of the World; or, Living for Appearances, by the Brothers Mayhew (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fear of the World; or)

Mr Esmond... had Writ Verses for her, that she had Sung at the Harpsichord (engraving)
3625604 Mr Esmond...had Writ Verses for her, that she had Sung at the Harpsichord (engraving) by Thomson, Hugh (1860-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Esmond...had Writ Verses for her)

"Whats the demd total?"(colour litho)
956091 " Whats the demd total?" (colour litho) by Brock, Charles Edmund (1870-1938); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Bailiff and an Attorney - A Match for the Devil, c
1630657 A Bailiff and an Attorney - A Match for the Devil, c.1780, printed and sold by Carington Bowles, 1793 (hand-coloured mezzotint) by English School

The scene in the Lord Chancellors office... General Election, 1923, (1935). Creator: Unknown
The scene in the Lord Chancellors office when the writs were issued for the General Election, 1923, (1935). Officials with paperwork during the British general election of 1923

Stele depicting offerers. Egypt
Egyptian Art. New Empire. Stele depicting offerers. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Saint Jerome, 1646, by Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652)
Jusepe de Ribera (1591-1652). Spanish painter. Saint Jerome, 1646. National Gallery. Prague. Czech Republic

Egyptian hieroglyph shaped like an eagle
Hieroglyphic writing. EGYPT. Detail of a wall of the first court of Ramses II decorated with a drawing hieroglyph shaped like an eagle. TEMPLE OF LUXOR. Dynasty XIX. (1320-1200 B.C.). New Empire

Japan - Geisha Girls kneels at her low writing table to finish a letter Date: circa 1904

Funerary stele with inscription. Egypt
Egyptian Art. Late Period. Funerary stele with inscription. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Stele with a hymn to Amun. Detail of hieroglyphic writing. E
Egyptian Art. New Empire. Dynasty XVIII. Stele with a hymn to Amun. Detail of hieroglyphic writing. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Stele with a hymn to Amun. Egypt
Egyptian Art. New Empire. Dynasty XVIII. Stele with a hymn to Amun. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Egyptian art. Stele with inscriptions
Egyptian art. Middle Kingdom. Stele with inscriptions. Museum of Fine Arts. Budapest. Hungary

Egyptian hieroglyph shaped like a bull
Hieroglyphic writing. EGYPT. Detail of a wall of the first court of Ramses II decorated with a drawing hieroglyph shaped like a bull. TEMPLE OF LUXOR. Dynasty XIX. (1320-1200 B.C.). New Empire

Hieroglyphic writing. Egypt
Hieroglyphic writing. EGYPT. Detail of a wall of the first court of Ramses II. TEMPLE OF LUXOR. Dynasty XIX. (1320-1200 B.C.). New Empire

Keats / Rome / Grave
JOHN KEATS English poets grave in Rome: the inscription reads Here lies One Whose Name was Writ in Water Date: 1795 - 1821

Typesetting (antique engraving)
19-th century illustration of a typesetting

Typesetting font parts
19-th century illustration of a Typesetting font parts

Widow Costards cow and goods, distrained for taxes, are redeemed by the generosity of Johnny Pearmain, Edward Penny, 1714-1791, British

WRIT OF DEBT, 1762. Writ issued to the sheriff of Litchfield County, Connecticut, by the court clerk, 23 February 1762, ordering him to obtain satisfaction of a debt from one Samuel Osborn or have

BLACKSMITH: WRIT, 1786. A Massachusetts blacksmith served with a writ of attachment for debt during Shays Rebellion in 1786. Engraving, 19th century

NIAGARA FALLS BRIDGE, 1876. The Only Route via Niagara Falls & Suspension Bridge: the railroad suspension bridge at Niagara Falls, New York

FILM: THE THIEF OF BAGDAD: American movie poster, 1924

SHEET MUSIC COVER, 1922. American sheet music cover for Three O Clock in the Morning, one of the hit musical numbers featured in the Greenwich Village Follies, 1922

ALEXANDER KIPNIS (1891-1978). Ukrainian operatic basso. Pencil drawing

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A Debtor Served with Writ: The Legal Consequences Unveiled In the realm of law, a powerful tool known as the writ is wielded to enforce justice and uphold order. When a debtor finds themselves served with a writ, their world is turned upside down as they face the consequences of their actions. Picture this scene: A Bailiff and Writ stand side by side, representing authority and accountability. With determination in their eyes, they embark on a mission to ensure that justice prevails. Travel back in time to ancient Egypt, where a stele depicting offerers tells tales of an era long gone. The power of words written on stone echoes through history, reminding us that even centuries later, our actions are etched into eternity. Saint Jerome's portrait by Jusepe de Ribera captures the essence of wisdom and contemplation. His writings inspire generations to seek knowledge and enlightenment through penmanship. "Their charm is writ Along a liquid sky, " penned Robert Bridges. As we gaze upon his black-and-white photograph against an ethereal backdrop, we are reminded that beauty can be found in simplicity; it only takes words carefully crafted to paint vivid pictures in our minds. Edward I's authoritative writ directs London's sheriffs to return two members to parliament. This colorful lithograph serves as evidence that even rulers must adhere to legal procedures when governing their subjects. Abraham Meyer Jacob seeks protection under the sheltering wings of a "Writ of Protection. " In times when discrimination prevailed, such documents provided solace for marginalized communities seeking safety from persecution. The Brothers Mayhew's engraving depicts "The Fear of the World; or Living for Appearances. " It reminds us how society often judges based on superficiality rather than true character - an unfortunate reality still prevalent today. Mr Esmond's romantic gesture shines through an engraving capturing him writing verses for his beloved at her harpsichord.