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SAINT MARK. Manuscript illumination from a Greek Gospel Lectionary, late 11th century

Circular world map by Hecataeus of Miletus
Cartography, 6th-5th century b.C. Circular world map by Hecataeus of Miletus

Coconut palm tree (Cocos nucifera) from the East Indies, Asia, drawing, 1600-1625
Herbal, 17th century. A History of East Indian Trees and Plants, and of their Medicinal Properties, 1600-1625. Plate: palm trees, coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) from the East Indies, Asia. Drawing

Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border)
1195373 Madeline, 1924 (full page miniature on thick vellum, with ornamental border) by Sangorski, Alberto (1862-1932); 13x9.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British

Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321233 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi
5321234 Title page from the libretto of Handels opera Rinaldo, by Giacomo Rossi, 1717 (print) by English School, (18th century); height: 18 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

The Sceptical Chymist (1661). This title page is from the first edition of this work by the Anglo-Irish natural philosopher Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

ROBIN HOOD. Robin Hood meets Will Scarlet. Pen and ink drawing by Howard Pyle from The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood, 1883

Three nose types, 17th century
Three nose types. 17th-century artwork comparing three noses in profile: small, medium and large. This artwork was published in a study of physiognomy

France, Paris, Fables (The carter and the butterfly) by Jean de La Fontaine, engraving
French literature, 17th century - Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695). Fables, The carter and the butterfly, engraving

Feast from Book of Esther, 1430 artwork
Feast from Book of Esther. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting the feast given by Queen Vashti and King Ahasuerus of Persia (The Book of Esther)

Faraday on magnetism and gravity, 1849
Faraday on magnetism and gravity. Page from the notebooks of British physicist Michael Faraday (1791-1867), showing notes and a diagram of an apparatus for investigating magnetism and gravity

Vespasian, Roman emperor
Vespasian (9 AD-79 AD), Roman emperor. Vespasian was the ninth emperor of the Roman Empire, ascending to power after a year of civil wars and ruling for nearly 10 years from 69 AD until his death

ANNE BRADSTREET POEMS. Two pages of Bradstreets Poems, Boston, 1678

WINCHESTER RIFLE AD, 1895. Engraved advertisement for Winchester Repeating Rifles from the Montgomery Ward & Company mail-order catalogue of 1895

Kidney stone, 18th century

Lunar map of 1854. This map of the Moons surface was published in Germany, and the title across top in in German. The Moon is orientated with celestial North at bottom

John Eliots Indian Bible
Title page of John Eliots translation of the Bible into a Native American language, 1663. Document

PLIT2A-00051
Title page of Francis Bacons " Advancement of Learning, " 1633. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

PLIT2A-00045
Title page of the 1605 " Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Antelope Canyon, Page, Arizona, United States of America, North America

Knight, from the Codex Capodilista (vellum)
488825 Knight, from the Codex Capodilista (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Civica, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Chevalier)

Common Prayer, HMs Printers 1662 (b / w photo)
5988900 Common Prayer, HMs Printers 1662 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Common Prayer, HMs Printers 1662)

T Hobbes, Leviathan, A Crooke 1651 (b / w photo)
5988923 T Hobbes, Leviathan, A Crooke 1651 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T Hobbes, Leviathan, A Crooke 1651)

Sir W Raleigh, The History of the World, W Stansby for W Burre 1614 (b / w photo)
5988844 Sir W Raleigh, The History of the World, W Stansby for W Burre 1614 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir W Raleigh)

Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
985771 Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); 54.6x35.7 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Virginia and Florida)

USA, Arizona, Page, Upper Antelope Canyon

A Page from the Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours, (1370), 1937
A Page from the Egerton Bohun Psalter-Hours, 1370. This is one of a group of manuscripts made for members of the Bohun family, who were earls of Hereford, Essex

Marcus Valerius Martialis, Roman poet, (1814). Artist: Page
Marcus Valerius Martialis, Roman poet, (1814). Marcus Valerius Martialis, known in English as Martial, was a Latin poet who lived in Hispania (Spain) during the 1st century AD

EUCLID: ELEMENTS. A page from Euclids Elements, translated by English scholar Adelard of Bath from Arabic into Latin, 12th century

CABRAL: FLEET, 1500. Six of the 13 Portuguese ships in Pedro Alvares Cabrals expedition to India in 1500, which resulted in the discoveries of Brazil and Madagascar

PROLOGUE: THE KNIGHT. Woodcut from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucers Canterbury Tales, from William Caxtons second edition, c1484

Aztec: page from Vienna Nahua manuscript of Zapotec origin. Lithograph

Harmonielehre (Theory of Harmony) by Arnold Schonberg
Arnold SchA

Spain, Two pages from the Arab manuscript, considerations about grammar by Izz Al-Din-Al-Zayani, 1257 13th century, Biblioteca (Library)

AZ, Arizona, Page. Glen Canyon Dam on Colorado River

JOE PAGE (1917-1980). American baseball pitcher. Pitching the New York Yankees to victory over the Brooklyn Dodgers in the ninth inning of the seventh and deciding game of the 1947 World Series

Page from the Illustrated London News with map

System of mines and countermines of Turins citadel during siege of 1706. attack front and Pietro Miccas mine
Italy, 18th century. The system of mines and countermines of Turins citadel during the siege of 1706. The attack front and Pietro Miccas mine. From a drawing by Colonel Pietro Magni

PETERS JUL, c1870. Peters Jul (Peters Christmas), a Danish childrens story published at Copenhagen, c1870

RIFLE RELOADING TOOLS AD. An engraved advertisement for Winchester rifle reloading tools from the Montgomery Ward & Company mail-order catalogue of 1900

Botanical illustrations, 17th century

African rhinoceros horns, 18th century

Luigi Groto, Italian poet
Luigi Groto (1541-1585), Italian poet. The circular Italian inscription gives his name, calls him the blind man of Hadria (referring to Adria, northern Italy)

PLIT2A-00110
First edition title page of Whitmans " Leaves of Grass, " 1855. Hand-colored woodcut

Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor, reputed to have said Give me a lever
531057 Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor, reputed to have said Give me a lever and I will move the Earth

A Journey to the Moon
5312044 A Journey to the Moon; (add.info.: Title page of A Journey to the Moon, an early 19th century pamphlet on space travel. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Page from Euclid Opus Elementorum
5307870 Page from Euclid Opus Elementorum.; (add.info.: Page from Euclid Opus Elementorum showing (centre bottom) the diagram of Pythagoras's theorem on the right-angled triangle

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"Pages of History: From Babar to Bach, a Journey Through Time" Step into the enchanting world of literature and art as we explore the diverse realms captured within the pages. In Jean de Brunhoff's Babar books from the 1930s, witness the whimsical adventures of Babar, king of the elephants, and Celeste playing tennis at Celesteville. Travel further back in time to marvel at the intricate illustrations found in the Book of Kells depicting St. Matthew. The meticulous craftsmanship transports us to medieval Ireland, where beauty met devotion. Delve into science with Mendeleyev's groundbreaking periodic table from 1869. This revolutionary page revolutionized our understanding of elements and their properties. Uncover dark chapters in history through court records documenting testimony during the infamous Salem witch trials in 1692. These haunting pages remind us of humanity's capacity for fear and injustice. Turn towards spirituality with a glimpse into Lindisfarne Gospels' illuminated page, showcasing divine artistry that transcends centuries. Its vibrant colors and intricate details speak volumes about faith and dedication. Witness tradition unfold as Her Majesty Queen Mother is accompanied by her loyal pages in an iconic photograph from 1953 by Sterling Henry Nahum Baron. A testament to royal heritage preserved on these cherished pages. Nature comes alive through pressed seaweed specimens meticulously cataloged as C016 / 6127 – a reminder that even delicate flora can leave an indelible mark on paper. Immerse yourself in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales as you read its prologue on a captivating page that sets off this timeless literary masterpiece – transporting readers across ages while celebrating storytelling itself. Marvel at celestial mechanics with epicycles illustrating Mercury and Venus' orbits from 1823 (C017 /8061). These scientific diagrams showcase mankind's relentless pursuit to understand our universe better.