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The state tinkers, Gillray, James, 1756-1815, engraver, Published Feb y 10th 1780 by W. Humphrey, 1780. 1 print : engraving, color. Three men breaking a large bowl which is cracked and patched

The first aerial mail is posted

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on postcard (back)
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 - as seen here, it was posted from Northern Ireland much later, in 1939

White Star Line, RMS Olympic, with crane, on a postcard
White Star Line, RMS Olympic, rare original postcard by Walton of Belfast, either 1910 or 1911 (posted from Northern Ireland much later)

Titanic postcard from passenger and victim Alfonzo Meo
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - postcard written by Third-Class passenger and victim Alfonzo Meo-Martino from Queenstown, Ireland, on 11 April 1912

Ocean Liners - four postcards
Ocean Liner: four postcards, including American Bankers Association, showing Titanic/Olympic posted Pennsylvania July 1912 advertising traveller's cheques

White Star Line, Titanic lettercard written on board
White Star Line, RMS Titanic - Second Class passenger and victim Henry James Beauchamp, rare Titanic lettercard written on board and posted with original one penny stamp

Marabout Oasis near Misrata, Gulf of Sidra, Libya Date: circa 1940s

Cambridge Military Hospital, Aldershot Date: circa 1905

Belgain Internal circulation Postcard
The card carries extra printed strips at each end that give instructions in French and Flemish about where the card can be used. It was posted in Louvain on 5 June 1874 Date: circa 1870

First Belgian Postcard
This postcard is entitled Carte Correpondance. It was posted on 4 September 1872 to Amvers and carries a 5 Centimes printed stamp. Date: circa 1870

The card that pleased Ireland
This card for overseas mail replaced the one issued on 1 April (unfortunate date!) which had left Ireland off the title. It was posted from Hull to Magdeburg

Superb four horse fire engine with firemen
This magnificent highly polished fire engine with six helmeted firemen standing to attention on top, is outside its Fire Station. The card was posted in Bootle so the Station is probably there

Pit pony with handler underground in Lanarkshire mine
Pony is pulling trolleys, known as hutches, of coal along small railway lines. From a postcard posted from Hamilton to the French Legation in Tangier Date: 1902

Elegant French ladies dancing at a masked ball
This is an advertising postcard for Ruinart Pere et Fils, the oldest French Champagne house in Reims.The ball is one of two which will take place at the Theatre Royal de la Monnai

Thomas Cook Vesuvius Postcard pictures & map
Cook had the Funicular built for their growing tours. Travellers rushed to the kiosk at the top to buy and then post right there a postcard

Cameo portraits of seven Allied Generals
Posted from the BEF in France the card shows the team United against the Barbarians'. Passed by Censor 1332. WW1 Date: 1915

Sir Richard Douglas Powell (1842 - 1925), British physician, M.D. medical adviser to the Royal family and present at the death of both Queen Victoria in 1901 and Edward VII in 1910

The Presidential Election in Argentina, the Polling-Station at the Church of La Merced, Buenos Ayres (engraving)
1056201 The Presidential Election in Argentina, the Polling-Station at the Church of La Merced, Buenos Ayres (engraving) by Durand

Covenanters meeting on the hillside, sentries posted (engraving)
7192160 Covenanters meeting on the hillside, sentries posted (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covenanters meeting on the hillside, sentries posted)

Reduced Fac-simile of a "No Rent"Placard posted on the Chapel Gate at Kilfinane (engraving)
1054763 Reduced Fac-simile of a " No Rent" Placard posted on the Chapel Gate at Kilfinane (engraving) by English School

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Good Night, Forces
The Caption is Good Night Forces. This is a play on the closing words of BBC Forces Radio which broadcast to the BEF. It began in 1940 and finished in 1944 well before this card was posted

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Something Accomplished
The Caption says Something accomplished, something done, has earned a nights repose! The card was posted on the third anniversary of the start of WW2. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1942

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Wool without coupons
The Caption is Wool without coupons. Although the card was posted in 1947, the drawing is about wartime clothes rationing which did not finish until 1949. Cute Kids WW2 Wartime humour Date: 1947

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - I C I. O. U. A P. C
This is a particularly interesting card. The girl with the pen is writing a message in a simple code. The card was posted from Bletchley - the hub of the code breakers of WW2

WW2 era - Comic Postcard - Dreamin of thee
The caption is Dreamin of thee. The card was posted on 24 September 1944 just three months after D-Day, and the war has almost another 8 months to run

Streets of China (b / w photo)
1593184 Streets of China (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streets of China. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 12 January 1901)

Pillar where Jesus Christs death sentence was posted
Pillar where Jesus Christs death sentence was affixed, Jerusalem 1800s. Colonna su cui fu appesa la Sentenza di morte di Gesu Cristo

Passed by the censor. Article in Britannia & Eve, 1942, giving advice about writing to men posted abroad in wartime. Date: 1942

The Transvaal Crisis (litho)
1592613 The Transvaal Crisis (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Transvaal Crisis)

Mural Decorations at Sir Walter Trevelyan s, Wallington (engraving)
2812400 Mural Decorations at Sir Walter Trevelyan s, Wallington (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mural Decorations at Sir Walter Trevelyan s, Wallington)

The Revolt in the Transvaal, General Colleys Camp and the Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February (engraving)
1037829 The Revolt in the Transvaal, General Colleys Camp and the Battle of Majuba Hill, 27 February (engraving) by English School

An Artists Visit to the Battlefields of Crecy and Agincourt (engraving)
1046126 An Artists Visit to the Battlefields of Crecy and Agincourt (engraving) by Absolon, John (1815-95); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gustave Dores Don Quixote: "He posted himself just before the door of the cage"(engraving)
6008384 Gustave Dores Don Quixote: " He posted himself just before the door of the cage" (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Strawberry Club (engraving)
1592243 The Strawberry Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Strawberry Club. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, Christmas Number 1891)

The Coronation of Their Majesties, the Colonial Guard and Escort (b / w photo)
1600899 The Coronation of Their Majesties, the Colonial Guard and Escort (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Coronation of Their Majesties)

Crowds outside Buckingham Palace, London 1902
Date: June 1902

Post box, Reykjavik, Iceland
Iceland, Reykjavik, Post box

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Greece, Attica, Athens, Greek post box

British soldiers machine guns posted Jaffa Gate
British soldiers with machine guns posted at Jaffa Gate. 1920, Jerusalem, Israel

Placard Posted In Boston During Philips War From The Book The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine May To October 1883

Switzerland shown as a mother shielding her children
This is an official Swiss Red Cross Card posted in Switzerland on 1 August 1917. The reverse has a picture of Henri Dunant the founder of the Red Cross. WW1 Date: 1917

Callsign postcard for Puerto Rico, North Atlantic Ocean
Callsign postcard KP4BC for LM Rundlett in San Juan, Puerto Rico, North Atlantic Ocean, with handwritten details filled in, dated 17 November 1947

Fire Engine & Hospital, Chipping Norton, England
Fire Engine & Hospital, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, England. Also posted 1910. Date: 1910

Suffragette Militant Money Box 1914
A suffragette money box in the form of a papier mÔú¿Úá▓ed pillar box with removable base. When a penny is posted in the letter box a figure of a woman pops up

Suffragette Militant Money Box 1913
A suffragette money box in the form of a papier mache red pillar box with removable base. When a penny is posted in the letter box a figure of a woman pops up

A Japanese general election, results being posted up
A Japanese general election. Election results in Tokyo are posted up on a board outside a newspaper office during the cleaner politics general election, in which the left made important gains

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"The State Tinkers: A Glimpse into the World of James Gillray, Engraver (1756-1815)" Step back in time and explore the artistic brilliance of James Gillray, a renowned engraver whose works captivated audiences during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Published on February 10th, his masterpieces continue to amaze art enthusiasts worldwide. Witness history unfold as you discover "The First Aerial Mail is Posted. " Experience the awe-inspiring moment when humanity took flight, forever changing communication methods. This groundbreaking event paved the way for modern postal services we rely on today. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with a postcard featuring White Star Line's majestic RMS Olympic gracefully perched upon a crane. Let your imagination soar as you envision this magnificent vessel sailing across vast oceans, carrying dreams and aspirations within its sturdy hull. Delve deeper into maritime history with another captivating postcard showcasing White Star Line's iconic RMS Olympic alongside its ill-fated sister ship Titanic. Sent by passenger Alfonzo Meo before tragedy struck, this poignant artifact serves as a haunting reminder of lives lost at sea. Embark on an enchanting journey through time with four mesmerizing ocean liner postcards. Each card tells a unique tale of grandeur and elegance that once graced our shores, evoking feelings of wanderlust and longing for bygone eras. Uncover hidden gems like Marabout Oasis near Misrata in Libya or Cambridge Military Hospital in Aldershot through vintage postcards that transport you to distant lands and forgotten times. These snapshots offer glimpses into different cultures and historical landmarks worth exploring. Experience Belgian ingenuity firsthand with their first-ever internal circulation postcard—a testament to their innovative spirit. Celebrate Belgium's rich heritage while marveling at this remarkable piece of postal history that revolutionized communication within their borders. Finally, rejoice in "The Card That Pleased Ireland, " a postcard that symbolizes unity and pride.