Publications Collection (#5)

A study of students day at the National Gallery
Photograph of Too Many Cooks! A study of students day at the National Gallery, London from the picture by Webster Murray in the Sketch of 19th December 1928. Date: 19th December 1928

Photo of Leslie Henson entertaining Tell Me More company
Black and white photograph in the Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News of comedian, actor and producer Leslie Henson entertaining cast members from his most recent revue Tell Me More on his

And So Home - By Christmas Moonlight in the Sketch
Colour photograph of And So Home - By Christmas Moonlight, from the picture by Lendon, published in the Sketch of 26th December 1928. Date: 26th December 1928

Miss Lauri Devine as Lorelei of This Year of Grace
Colour photograph in the Sketch of 26th December 1926 of dancer Miss Lauri Devine as Lorelei in This Year of Grace, the successful revue by Noel Coward

Photographs of Cecil Aldin in the Sketch
Black and white photographs of artist Cecil Aldin at home in Purley with his dogs Mickey the Irish wolfhound and Cracker, the bull-terrier. Date: 19th December 1928

Photo of Stephen Bone in the Sketch
Black and white photograph of artist Stephen Bone in the Sketch of 12th December 1928, painting a mural in the new Piccadilly underground station. Date: 12th December 1928

Advertisement for Cannes, French Riviera in the Sketch
Black and white full page advertisement in the Sketch for the resort of Cannes on the French Riviera showing a photo of the boulevard La Croisette at Christmas time

Advertisement for Selfridges in the Sketch
Black and white half page advertisement for Nursery Rhyme fancy dress characters in the Juvenile Fancy Dress Department at Selfridges

Famous folk in wax in the Sketch
Black and white photographs of famous faces made into waxworks by M Pierre Imans to adorn big shops and stores in Paris to boost sales

Advertisement for Harrods in the Sketch
Black and white half-page advertisement for Harrods Fancy Dress department in the Sketch, 28th November 1928. Date: 28th November 1928

Mrs Spencer-Watson and Miss Mary Spencer-Watson
Black and white photograph in the Sketch of Mrs Spencer-Watson and Miss Mary Spencer-Watson as G Arnolfini of Luca and his Wife by J Van Eyck at the Picture Ball given by the Society of

Mrs Ronald Armstrong-Jones in The Sketch
Black and white photograph of Mrs Ronald Armstrong-Jones dressed as Ice and Snow for the Ball of the Midnight Sun organised by Mrs Robin d Erlanger at the Park Lane Hotel

Lady Diana Cooper in The Sketch
Black and white photograph of Lady Diana Cooper dressed as Sir Peter Lelys Diana - complete with greyhounds - at the Picture costume ball held at the Grafton Galleries, London

Miss Nancy Beaton
Black and white photograph of Miss Nancy Beaton in her Air dress for the Tha Ball of the Midnight Sun organised by Mrs Robin d Erlanger at the Park Lane Hotel, London on 22nd November 1928

Printing Machine at hatworks
Photographed at Battersbys hat factory in Turncroft Lane, Offerton Stockport, a printing machine possibly for hat labels or publications within the works. Date: circa 1906

Advert for Jigsaw puzzles, 1939
Advert for The London Electrotype Agency. Theres nothing like a puzzle ! To keep the children out of mischief... to amuse and entertain the convalescent

Candelabrum Two Victory Figures Ornamenti Diversi
Artokoloro

Prang Publications Easter 1895 Lithograph Sheet
Artokoloro

Midsummer Night Dream 1870 Illustrations commercial process
Artokoloro

Portrait of Margaret Lucas, print maker: Pieter van Schuppen, Abraham van Diepenbeeck, 1645 - 1673

Portrait of Alexandre Noel, Pieter van Schuppen, 1701

Constellation of The Pleiades (Seven Sisters) photographed with the 36 inch Crossley reflector at the Lick Observatory. From The Publications of the Lick Observatory Vol.VIII, Sacramento 1908

First Edition of L ILLUSTRATION 1843
L Illustration was one of the first to follow in the footsteps of the Illustrated London News, following its page size and format for nearly one hundred years. Date: 4 March 1843

Nurse the baby Your protection against trouble : Inform yourself through the Health Bureau publications and consult your doctor

The Federal Arts Projects for New York City welcome the National Education Association of the United States Presenting plays, concerts, radio programs, art exhibits, publications, historical records

Books on bookshelves

House of the Free Press, Bucharest, Romania
View of the House of the Free Press (or Press Freedom House) in Bucharest, Romania, the headquarters of various newspapers and media publications. It was built between 1952 and 1956

Henry Hamilton Fyfe (1869-1951) English war reporter who wrote for amongst other publications, War Illustrated

New York Times of 1904
The offices of the New York Times, built in 1904

Petit Journal - 2
In the Service des Archives, back numbers of the paper can be consulted : Le petit Journal is one of Frances leading daily newspapers

Petit Journal - 8
Le service des Expeditions, where the days papers are packed, to be sent throughout the country : for this is one of Frances leading journals

New York Times New 1924
The new offices of the New York Times

Advert / Press Prangs 1896
Poster for Prangs Easter Publications, USA

Figaro Caricatured
LE FIGARO French newspaper caricatured as a rather run-down Figaro character from the operas of Mozart and Rossini

Daily Mail Composing Rm
Anxious moments in the Daily Mail composing room

Mr Punch Character
The Mister Punch character holding a copy of the first issue of Punch magazine

Francis Bacon / Organum
LORD FRANCIS BACON Viscount St Albans English philosopher, statesman and author, shown with one of his publications, Novum Organum (1620)

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Step into the captivating world of publications, where history and art intertwine to create a mesmerizing tapestry of stories. Gaze upon the timeless elegance of The Dolly Sisters in a vintage photograph, their beauty immortalized for generations to come. Travel back in time with an advertisement for The Graphic, a window into the past that showcases the trends and aspirations of yesteryears. Marvel at Miss Alice Delysia's enchanting portrait, her grace captured in every brushstroke as she becomes an emblem of sophistication. Immerse yourself in the thrill of a fox hunt through silhouettes etched against the backdrop of York and Ainsty country; each figure tells its own tale within this intricate scene. Discover the allure of Miss Nina Payne as she graces the pages of Sketch magazine, her photographs capturing both her talent and charisma effortlessly. Witness royalty aboard HMS Repulse as HRH Prince Wales commands attention with his regal presence; a snapshot that epitomizes power and authority. Allow your imagination to roam freely amidst "The Huntsman, " W Smithson Broadhead's masterpiece painting that transports you deep into nature's embrace. Indulge your senses with Finnigans' exquisite offerings on New Bond Street - London's epicenter for luxury and refinement since times immemorial. Unleash your inner reveler by joining the Happy New Year Costume Ball on 31st December 1925 - an invitation to celebrate life's joys under shimmering lights and glittering gowns. Delve into Lilburne / John / Gucht's artistic prowess, where engravings breathe life into tales untold, inviting you to unravel their mysteries one stroke at a time. Celebrate Stephen Bone's creative genius showcased in Sketch magazine - his photographs capturing fleeting moments frozen forever within their frames. Embark on voyages across vast oceans through four hardbound books dedicated to ocean liners - each page a portal to explore the grandeur and majesty of these magnificent vessels.